The Department of Computer Science recently conducted a workshop on November 26, 2024, at the Sheraton Hotel in Koskoda to review and enhance the curriculum for the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) subject offered by the department. This event was attended by Prof. TGI Fernando, various department members, the Dean of the Faculty of Applied Sciences (FAS), and the Senior Assistant Registrar of FAS. The workshop aimed to ensure that the curriculum aligns with current industry standards and educational requirements, fostering a more effective learning environment for students.
Prof. TGI Fernando with Dr. Kasun Jinasena, Dr. Anuradha Ariyaratne, and Dr. Ravimal Bandara at the Research Awards Ceremony of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, held at the Golden Rose Hotel, Borelesgamuwa, on November 22, 2024. The event recognized outstanding research achievements for the years 2021, 2022, and 2023.
With Dr. WMKS Ilmini, a PhD graduate in Computer Science under the supervision of Prof. TGI Fernando, at the 50th Convocation of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura on October 30, 2024. Dr. Ilmini was awarded the Research Excellence Gold Medal – Doctor of Philosophy (Board of Physical Science).
Professor Fernando was awarded the President’s Award for Scientific Research for the research paper titled “Solving Systems of Nonlinear Equations Using a Modified Firefly Algorithm (MODFA),” co-authored with MKA Ariyaratne and S. Weerakoon, published in the journal “Swarm and Evolutionary Computation” (Vol. 48, pp. 72-92) in 2019.
With the Vice Chancellor Senior Professor M. M. Pathmalal at the President’s Award Ceremony at BMICH on November 21, 2023.
With Emeritus Professor Sunethra Weerakoon at the President’s Award Ceremony at BMICH on November 21, 2023.
Graduation Party of BSc (Honors) degree in Computer Science (2016/17 Batch) at Tango Restaurant, Borelesgamuwa on 19th November 2022.
Prof. Fernando served as the chairperson of the Technical (Parallel) Session II of the Faculty of Computing which was held on the 30th September 2022 at General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Ratmalana.
Prof. Fernando served as the chairperson of the Technical (Parallel) Session II of the Faculty of Computing which was held on the 30th September 2022 at General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Ratmalana.
Prof. Fernando served as the chairperson of the Technical (Parallel) Session II of the Faculty of Computing which was held on the 30th September 2022 at General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Ratmalana.
Dr. Fernando and a team of academics from Department of Computer Science and Department of Statistics participated in a study visit to Greece and the Netherlands from Nov 02-18, 2019 with primary objective of designing curriculum, together with other partner universities, for the Master’s degree program in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence. This visit and program was organized and sponsored by Erasmus+ DS&AI project. This group photo was taken at Leiden University, Leiden, The Netherlands.
Dr. Fernando and a team of academics from Department of Computer Science and Department of Statistics participated in a study visit to Greece and the Netherlands from Nov 02-18, 2019 with primary objective of designing curriculum, together with other partner universities, for the Master’s degree program in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence. This visit and program was organized and sponsored by Erasmus+ DS&AI project. This group photo was taken at Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB), Greece.
Dr. Fernando and a team of academics from Department of Computer Science and Department of Statistics participated in a study visit to Greece and the Netherlands from Nov 02-18, 2019 with primary objective of designing curriculum, together with other partner universities, for the Master’s degree program in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence. This visit and program was organized and sponsored by Erasmus+ DS&AI project. This group photo was taken at Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB), Greece.
With Dr. MKA Ariyaratne (who obtained a PhD degree in Computer Science under the supervision of Dr. TGI Fernando and Retired Senior Professor Sunethra Weerakoon) at the 45th Convocation of University of Sri Jayewardenepura in 2019 [Date: September 11, 2019]
At the 45th Convocation Ceremony of University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka held in BMICH, Sri Lanka [Date: September 11, 2019]
At the 45th Convocation Ceremony of University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka held in BMICH, Sri Lanka [Date: September 11, 2019]
At the 45th Convocation Ceremony of University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka held in BMICH, Sri Lanka [Date: September 11, 2019]
Mr. Priyankan Kirupaharan and Dr. T.G.I. Fernando receiving the certificate of appreciation under the Business and Commerce category at Digital Social Impact Awards organized by “eSwabhimani” which was held on November 29th, 2018 at Galle Face Hotel, Colombo, Sri Lanka.Mr. Priyankan Kirupaharan received this certificate for his final year undergraduate project titled “A Mobile Application to Identify Fish Species Using Convolutional Neural Networks” and the project was supervised by Dr. T.G.I. Fernando.
Dr. Fernando’s undergraduate research students’ Mr. Dulan Dias and Mr. Priyankan Kirupaharan won the Silver and Bronze awards respectively for the Tertiary Student Projects (Technology) Category at the National Best Quality ICT (NBQSA) Awards (2018) and Mr. Dulan Dias won the Gold Medal of the Tertiary Category at the APICTA (Asia Pacific ICT Awards) 2018 event held in China. From Left: Mr. Priyankan Kirupaharan, Mr. Dulan Dias, Senior Prof. Sampath Amaratunge (Vice Chancellor, USJP) and Dr. T. G. I. Fernando
At the 11th International Research Conference 2018 of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University Sri Lanka as the session chair of “Optimal Thinking towards Intelligent Behavior” held on September 14, 2018
President’s Award for Scientific Publications in 2015, Sri Lanka [Date: November 06, 2017]
With Ms IDID Ariyasinghe (who obtained an MPhil degree in Computer Science under the supervision of Dr. TGI Fernando) at President’s Awards Ceremony for Scientific Publications in 2015 [Date: November 06, 2017]
Research Awards, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka (2016)
Research Awards, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka (2016)
With Computer Science Special Batch [2009-10]
With Computer Science and Statistics Special Batches [2006-07]
As a PhD student at Library, Uxbridge Campus, Brunel University, UK
As a PhD student at Howell Building, Brunel University, UK
Academic Staff of Department of Statistics and Computer Science [2005]
Academic Staff – Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science [2005]
With batchmates, Physical Science, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka [1993]