DrLakmini Abeywardhana
University Associate (Curtin Colombo)
Office of Global Curtin
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- University Associate (Curtin Colombo)Office of Global Curtin
BIOGRAPHY AND RESEARCH IMPACT
Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Computing, Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT). Holds a PhD in Information Technology and Entomology from the University of Colombo. Works across artificial intelligence and life sciences, applying machine learning and computer vision to biodiversity and agriculture.
ACADEMIC POSITIONS
- Assistant ProfessorSri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, Computer Science, Colombo, Sri Lanka30 Apr 2025 - present
- Senior Lecturer (Higher Grade)Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, Colombo, Sri Lanka30 Apr 2023 - 30 Apr 2025
- LecturerSri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, Colombo, Sri Lanka21 Jun 2021 - 31 Mar 2023
- Graduate Research AssistantUniversity of Colombo, Colombo, Sri Lanka1 May 2017 - 1 Nov 2020
DEGREES
- PhDUniversity of Colombo, Colombo, Sri Lanka
- BSc (Hons) in Information Technology (Software Engineering)Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, Colombo, Sri Lanka
LANGUAGES
- EnglishCan read, write, speak, understand and peer review
- Sinhala; SinhaleseCan read, write, speak, understand and peer review
ROLE
- Staff
SUPERVISOR LEVEL
- Level 2 (Co-Supervisor): Provides supporting supervision and subject-matter expertise alongside the primary supervisor.
DEPARTMENT
- Office of Global Curtin