Name: Mr. WAAM Wanniarachchi
Position: HOD – Department of Information Technology
Senior Lecturer Grade II
E-mail: ashenw@kdu.ac.lk
Qualifications
Research Interests
Publications
Teaching Areas
Achievements
Memberships
Experience
Qualifications
- M.Phil.- Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka (2024) – “Using Machine Learning Techniques for Improving Teaching And Learning Environment in Higher Education”
- Certificate of Teaching in Higher Education (2019) – General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University
- BSc. (Hons) In Information Technology – General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University
Research Interests
- Data Engineering
- Machine Learning
Publications
Book Chapters
- Ganepola, D., Maduranga, M.W.P., Wanniarachchi, W.A.A.M., Wijayaratne, W.M.S.R.B. (2025). Cost Sensitive Ensemble Learning Framework for EEG- Based Emotion Recognition. In: Anutariya, C., Bonsangue, M.M., Budhiarti-Nababan, E., Sitompul, O.S. (eds) Data Science and Artificial Intelligence. DSAI 2024. Communications in Computer and Information Science, vol 2318. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-97-9793-6_11
- “Machine Learning Techniques for Identifying Learning Style and Student’s Performance Prediction: An Approach of Felder Silverman Learning Style Model (FSLSM)”, Wanniarachchi WAAM and Premadasa HKS , Research Updates in Mathematics and Computer Science, Vol. 2,
https://stm.bookpi.org/RUMCS-V6/article/view/14494
- “Improved 3D Wireless Indoor Localization with Deep Learning Algorithms, M. W. P. Maduranga, H. K. I. S. Lakmal, Valmik Tilwari, W. A. A.M. Wanniarachchi & W. M. S. R. B. Wijayarathne, Proceedings of the International Conference on Machine Learning, Deep Learning and Computational Intelligence for Wireless Communication (2023)
https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-031-47942-7_19
Journal Publications
- “Identifying the Learning Style of Students Using Machine Learning Techniques: An Approach of Felder Silverman Learning Style Model (FSLSM)”, Wanniarachchi WAAM and Premadasa HKS, Asian Journal of Research in Computer Science, Issue: 2024 – Volume 17 [Issue 3], Page: 15-37, DOI:10.9734/ajrcos/2024/v17i3422
https://journalajrcos.com/index.php/AJRCOS/article/view/422
Conference Publications
- Alleviating geostrategic tensions: A machine learning based geostrategic hate speech detection approach for global peacebuilding. H.T. Gunasekara, W.A.A.M. Wanniarachchi, 8th International Research Conference of Uva Wellassa University, IRCUWU2024 https://irc.uwu.ac.lk/ircuwu2024-proceeding/
- “An Integrated Model to Identify Learning Style Using Machine Learning Techniques” Wanniarachchi W.A.A.M. and Premadasa H.K.S. 12th Annual Research Session of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka (ARS-2022).
- “An Integrated Model to Identifying the Learning Style of the Students: A Machine Learning Approach of Felder Silverman Learning Style Model (FSLSM)” WAAM Wanniarachchi, HKS Premadasa 7th International Research Conference of Uva Wellassa University (IRCUWU2023)
- “Integrated Model for Identifying the Learning Style of the Students Using Machine Learning Techniques: An Approach of Felder Silverman Learning Style Model (FSLSM)” Wanniarachchi WAAM, Premadasa HKS 16th International Research Conference.
- “Supervised Machine Learning Techniques for Students Performance Prediction-An Approach of Felder Silver-man Learning Style (FSLSM)” Wanniarachchi WAAM, Premadasa HKS ICSUSL 2023, 9th International Conference of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lank
- “Study on designing a high-performance IoT sensor node using a single board computer cluster” by YR Samarawickrama, NT Jayatilake, MWP Maduranga, WAAM Wanniarachchi and WMSRB Wijayarathne- IET Annual Technical Conference, 2022
- “A Meta-Analysis on e-Health Practices to Suggest Emerging Areas of e-Health Services within Sri Lanka”
(7thInternational Research Conference General Sir John Kotelawala Defense University -August 2014)
Authors: Ashen Wanniarachchi, Dewanmini Wanasinghe, Upeka Gamage, Asela Gunesekara - “Negative Consequences of the Expansion of Information Systems: A Case Study on Ez-Cash & M-Cash Payment Process, a Microeconomic Methodology Prevail In Sri Lanka”
(International Conference on Advancement of Development Administration, National Institute of Development Administration, Bangkok, Thailand -May 2015)
Authors: Ashen Wanniarachchi, Suresh Pakshaweera, Nandana Pathirage, Ishanka Wasalage, Lashini Alahendra - “Investigation On the Effect of Instructional Design for Human Cognition: A Case Study of Sri Lankan University Education”
(8thInternational Research Conference General Sir John Kotelawala Defense University –August2015)
Authors: Ashen Wanniarachchi, Dewanmini Wanasinghe, Upeka Gamage, Asela Gunesekara - “A Geo Model For Landfill Site Selection Process”
(8th International Research Conference General Sir John Kotelawala Defense University –August 2015)
Authors: Ashen Wanniarachchi, Nanadana Pathirage, Aminda Chainthaka - “Class Room Management System for Effective Teaching and Learning Environment”
(9th International Research Conference General Sir John KotelawalaDefense University –September 2016)
Authors: Kalindu Chandrasiri, Ashen Wanniarachchi, Pathum Kathiarachchi - A Comparative Study of Private and Public Sector E-Banking in Sri Lanka: Analysis of Critical Success Factors
(12thInternational Research Conference General Sir John Kotelawala Defense University -September 2019)
Authors: N Ekanayake, H Weerasinghe, N Wijekoon, WAAM Wanniarachchi P Katthriarachchi, WMSRB Wijayaratne - Relativity Among Germane Load of CLT & HCI in Reading Tasks – A Review
(12thInternational Research Conference General Sir John Kotelawala Defense University -September 2019)
Authors: ADAI Gunesekera, DMR Kulasekara, WAAM Wanniarachchi, VSS Nanayakkara - Investor oriented Stock market portfolio management and Stock prices prediction platform for Colombo Stock Exchange of Sri Lanka
VSS Nanayakkara, DU Vidanagama, WAAM Wanniarachchi
KDU IRC 2021- Best paper under FOC track - Automated Hospital Clinic Management System for Private Hospitals
WAN Malshani1, WAAM Wanniarachchi2
KDU IRC 2021 - Adaptive Stock market portfolio management and Stock prices prediction platform for Colombo Stock Exchange of Sri Lanka
Samudith Nanayakkara, Ashen Wanniarachchi, Dushyanthi Vidanagama
5th SLAAI – International Conference on Artificial Intelligence 2021- IEEE - An Interactive E-Commerce Website for The Beauty Industry in Sri Lanka.
GVDIK Perera#, W Gunatilake, WAAM Wanniarachchi
KDU IRC 2021 - Challenges of Manual Attendance System Towards Student Motivation
DMTS Dassanayake1# and WAAM Wanniarachchi2
KDU IRC 2021 - Investor oriented Stock market portfolio analyzer and management platform supported by Stock prices prediction for Colombo Stock Exchange of Sri Lanka
Samudith Nanayakkara, Ashen Wanniarachchi, Dushyanthi Vidanagama
IET SRI LANKA NETWORK -28th ANNUAL TECHNICAL CONFERENCE - Research Direction for Android Based Indoor Navigation Solution for shopping malls Through Augmented Reality -EasyMap
HMCK Herath1#, Ashen Wanniarachchi and Randima Fernando
KDU IRC 2021 - Investor Driven Adaptive and Automated Stock Market Portfolio Management Platform with Stock Prices Prediction for Colombo Stock Exchange of Sri Lanka
VSS Nanayakkara, DU Vidanagama, WAAM Wanniarachchi
1 No. 1 (2022): International Journal of Research in Computing (IJRC) - Study on Designing A High Performance IoT Sensor Node Using a Single Board Computer Cluster (SBC)
Authors: YR Samarawickrama, MWP Maduranga, NT Jayatilake, Ashen Wanniarachchi, WMSRB Wijayarathne
29th Annual Technical Conference of IET Sri Lanka Network 2022 - Using Machine Learning and Feedback Filters for Localization in Ambient Assisted Living (AAL) Applications
Authors: Mr. Hewa Kottage Isuru Shanaka Lakmal, Mr. Pasan Wellalage, Mr. RHNS Jayathissa, Mr. WMSRB Wijayarathne, and Mr. Ashen Madusanka Wanniarachchi
2022 6th SLAAI International Conference on Artificial Intelligence (SLAAI-ICAI) - An Integrated Model to Identify Learning Style Using Machine Learning Techniques
Authors: Wanniarachchi W.A.A.M. and Premadasa H.K.S.
12th Annual Research Sessions of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka ARS 2022 - The Potential of One-Shot Learning for Drug Discovery – A Review
Authors: K Anuradha#, DPM Lakshan, and WAAM Wanniarachchi
2022-15th International Research Conference General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University - Private Motorcoach Management System
Authors: HAA Madushanka#, WJ Samaraweera, and WAAM Wanniarachchi
2022-15th International Research Conference General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University - Automated Car Service Management System to Make Industry More Efficient
Authors: GMIP Aponsu#, WAAM Wanniarachchi, and GIF de Silva
2022-15th International Research Conference General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University - District Hospital Ambulance Management System
Authors: MSR Keerthisinghe#, Mr. WAAM Wanniarachchi, Eng. DB Wijesinghe, and Mr. PPNV Kumara
2022-15th International Research Conference General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University
Teaching Areas
- Database Management System
- Data Engineering
- Computer Networks
Achievements
- Dean’s list in – 2012 – BSc (Hons) in Information Technology – General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University
Memberships
- BCS
Experience
- Associate Business Analyst at Bellvantage (Pvt) Ltd