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  1. Karunasena, G.M.K.B., Herath, H.M.K.K.M.B., Rathnayake, R.M.P.M.D., Priyankara, H.D.N.S., & Madhusanka, B.G.D.A. (2024). Detecting Deepfakes Through the Classification of Facial Active and Passive Features Using Machine Learning. In Data Protection: The Wake of AI and Machine Learning (pp. 213-249). Cham: Springer Nature Switzerland.
  2. Herath, H.M.S.S., Herath, H.M.K.K.M.B., Madhusanka, B.G.D.A., & Guruge, L.G.P.K. (2024). Data Protection Challenges in the Processing of Sensitive Data. In Data Protection: The Wake of AI and Machine Learning (pp. 155-179). Cham: Springer Nature Switzerland.
  3. Herath, H.M.K.K.M.B., Herath, H.M.S.S., Karunasena, G.M.K.B., & Yasakethu, S.L.P. (2024). Metaverse Meets Robotics: Addressing Data Protection and Privacy in Robotic Environment. In Data Protection: The Wake of AI and Machine Learning (pp. 181-211). Cham: Springer Nature Switzerland.
  4. Herath, H.M.K.K.M.B., Dhanushi, R.G.D., & Madhusanka, B.G.D.A., (2022). High-performance medicine in cognitive impairment: Brain–computer interfacing for prodromal Alzheimer’s disease. In Predictive Modeling in Biomedical Data Mining and Analysis, Vol 1. Elsevier.
  5. Herath, H.M.K.K.M.B., Karunasena, G.M.K.B., Mittal, M. (2022). Monitoring the Impact of Stress on Facial Skin Using Affective Computing. In Predictive Analytics of Psychological Disorders in Healthcare. Lecture Notes on Data Engineering and Communications Technologies, vol 128. Springer, Singapore.
  1. Manoharan, A., Sriskantharajah, A., Herath, H. M. K. K. M. B., Guruge, L. G. P. K., & Yasakethu, S. L. P. (2025). MetaHuman based phishing attacks in the metaverse realm: Awareness for cyber security education. Education and Information Technologies, 1-27.
  2. Samarakoon, S. M. U. S., Herath, H. M. K. K. M. B., Yasakethu, S. L. P., Fernando, D., Madusanka, N., Yi, M., & Lee, B. I. (2025). Long Short-Term Memory-Enabled Electromyography-Controlled Adaptive Wearable Robotic Exoskeleton for Upper Arm Rehabilitation. Biomimetics, 10(2), 106.
  3. Welihinda, D., Gunarathne, L., Herath, H., Yasakethu, S., Madusanka, N., & Lee, B. I. (2024, March). EEG and EMG-based human-machine interface for navigation of mobility-related assistive wheelchair (MRA-W). Heliyon, e27777.
  4. Gunaratne, D. A. N. P., Herath, H. M. K. K. M. B., Dhanushi, R. G. D., & Yasakethu, S. L. P. (2024). Evaluation of Functional Mobility of Elders Using Vision Attentive Model for Parkinson’s Disease. SN Computer Science, 5(7), 940.
  5. Herath, H.M.K.K.M.B., de Mel, W.R., & Mittal, M. (2023). Brain-computer interfacing for flexion and extension of bio-inspired robot fingers. International Journal of Cognitive Computing in Engineering, Elsevier, 4, 89-99.
  6. Herath, H.M.K.K.M.B., & Mittal, M. (2022). Adoption of artificial intelligence in smart cities: A comprehensive review. International Journal of Information Management Data Insights, Elsevier, 2(1), 100076.
  1. Kandanaarachchi,E. K., Hasanthi,T. V. C., Samarakoon,S.M.U.S., Herath,H. M. K. K. M. B., Yasakethu,S. L. P., Udesh Oruthota Integrating Adaptive Cruise Control into Autonomous Wheelchair Navigation for Unstructured Outdoor Terrain, 2025 19th Conference on Industrial and Information Systems (ICIIS)(Inpress). IEEE.
  2. Shakil Arifeen, Ometh Perera, Samarakoon,S.M.U.S., Perera,C. N., Herath,H. M. K. K. M. B., Yasakethu,S. L. P. Environment-Aware Intention Generation in Robots via Multistage Perception and Language Reasoning, 2025 19th Conference on Industrial and Information Systems (ICIIS)(Inpress). IEEE.
  3. Balakrishnan Tharish, Isuru, M.A.K., Samarakoon, S.M.U.S., Samarasinghe, N.S.K. LSTM-Based Fault Diagnosis for Industrial Blast Freezers Using Multisensor Time-Series Data, 2025 19th Conference on Industrial and Information Systems (ICIIS)(Inpress). IEEE.
  4. Liyanage, T.D.P., Kaushalya, M.K.S., Herath, H.M.K.K.M.B., Yasakethu, S. L. P.GPT-5 Enabled Real-Time Contour Mapping for Interactive Terrain Monitoring under Sea-Level Rise Scenarios. 2025 10th International Conference on Information Technology Research (ICITR)(pp. 1-6). IEEE.
  5. Gunawardana, A. G. M. S., Madhubhashini, G. G. K. N., Herath, H.M.K.K.M.B., Yasakethu, S. L. P.AI-enabled Vision Attentive System for Detection of Emotional Anxiety and Digital Fatigue among University Students. 2025 10th International Conference on Information Technology Research (ICITR)(pp.1-6). IEEE.
  6. Dayaratne, S.D., Hettiarachchi, A.S., Perera, C.N., Herath, H.M.K.K.M.B., Yasakethu, S.L.P., Madhusanka, B.G.D.A. (2025).Lifelike Virtual Reality Experiences Using Shape Adaptive Haptic Gloves with Digital Twin. 2025 Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon). IEEE.
  7. Rathnayake, P.S., Lokuhennadige, L.C.D., Samarakoon, S.M.U.S., Herath, H.M.K.K.M.B., Madhusanka, B.G.D.A., Yasakethu, S.L.P. (2025).Sinhala Language Specific Vocal Biomarker Extraction for Parkinson's Diagnosis Using Machine Learning. 2025 Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon). IEEE.
  8. Mihijaya, H.M.K., Karunarathna, A.S.D., Samarakoon, S.M.U.S., Sankalana, M.G.S.N., Herath, H.M.K.K.M.B., Yasakethu, S.L.P.(2025).Vision-Driven Diagnostic Intelligence Through Deep Learning for Retinal Health Analytics. 2025 Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon). IEEE.
  9. Kawshan, K.P.D., Hafeel, M.M.M., Perera, C.N., Alahakoon, A.M.L.S., Herath, H.M.K.K.M.B., & Yasakethu, S.L.P. (2025). Eagle-leg biomechanics for enhanced gesture-based robotic gripping. In Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Bio-engineering for Smart Technologies (BioSMART). IEEE.
  10. Wickramasingha, K.B., Karunasena, G.M.K.B., Herath, H.M.K.K.M.B., & Madhusanka, B.G.D.A. (2025).Eye-gaze-based navigation for accessible wheelchair control in domestic environments. In Proceedings of the 2025 International Research Conference on Smart Computing and Systems Engineering (SCSE). IEEE.
  11. Udana, H.L.A.I., Mendis, B.M.N.U., Herath, H.M.K.K.M.B., Yasakethu, S.L.P., & Oruthota, U.S. Tactile Device for Braille-Based Communication in Inclusive Education. In 9th International Conference on Information Technology Research (ICITR 2024) (pp. 1-6). IEEE.
  12. Perera, C.N., Ananda, B.G.C., Samarakoon, S.M.U.S., Herath, H.M.K.K.M.B., & Yasakethu, S.L.P. Assistive Cartesian Healthcare Robot for Forearm Vein Puncturing. In 2024 6th International Conference on Advancements in Computing (ICAC) (pp. 1-6). IEEE.
  13. Mel, W.H.D., Karunaratne, K.P.G.C.M., Perera, C.N., Herath, H.M.K.K.M.B., & Yasakethu, S.L.P. Smart Walking Cane for Enhanced Mobility and Safety of Visually Impaired Residents. In 2024 6th International Conference on Advancements in Computing (ICAC) (pp. 1-6). IEEE.
  14. Senanayake, S.M.R.B., Herath, H.M.K.K.M.B., Yasakethu, S.L.P., & Madhusanka, B.G.D.A. Semantic Segmentation in Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Surveillance for Detailed Urban Tree Mapping and Species Classification. In 2024 6th International Conference on Advancements in Computing (ICAC) (pp. 1-6). IEEE.
  15. Chamalsha, A.C., Nadeeshan, R.A.K., Herath, H.M.K.K.M.B., Yasakethu, S.L.P., & Oruthota, U.S. User-Centric Design of Contactless Smart Wheelchair System for Elderly People. In 2024 6th International Conference on Advancements in Computing (ICAC) (pp. 1-6). IEEE.
  16. Rupasinghe, A.S., Chathuranga, T.P.G.M., Herath, H.M.K.K.M.B., Madhusanka, B.G.D.A., Yasakethu, S.L.P., & Oruthota, U.S. (2024, Oct). A novel approach for robot-student interaction (RSI) in laboratory teaching. In 5th International Conference on Electrical, Communication and Computer Engineering (ICECCE) (pp. 1-6). IEEE.
  17. Gunarathne, L.K.P., Welihinda, D.V.D.S., Herath, H.M.K.K.M.B., & Yasakethu, S.L.P. (2023, May). EEG-Assisted EMG-Controlled Wheelchair for Improved Mobility of Paresis Patients. In 2023 IEEE IAS Global Conference on Emerging Technologies (GlobConET) (pp. 1-6). IEEE.
  18. Fernando, S. A. S. I., Yasakethu, S. L. P., Wanasinghe, P. W. M. G. N., & Herath, H. M. K. K. M. B. (2023, May). IoT-Enabled Smart Camping Tent for Dynamic Environment. In 2023 International Conference on Signal Processing, Computation, Electronics, Power and Telecommunication (IConSCEPT) (pp. 1-6). IEEE.
  19. Nandasena, N.A.S.N., Vimukthi, W.A.A., Herath, H.M.K.K.M.B., Wijesinghe, R., & Yasakethu, S. L. P. Real-time Upper Body Motion Tracking using Computer Vision for Improved Human-Robot Interaction and Teleoperation. In Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference 2023 (MERCon 2023) (pp. 1-6). IEEE.
  20. Kalatuwage, I. U., Herath, H. M. K. K. M. B., Madhusanka, B. G. D. A., & Yasakethu, S. L. P. (2023, December). Development of a Self-Balancing Robot Platform and Information Recording System for Hazardous Environment. In 2023 5th International Conference on Advancements in Computing (ICAC) (pp. 816-821). IEEE.

Our Achievements

Convocation of Class of 2025

🏆 Shakil Arifeen:
• Dean's Award for Academic Excellence in the Faculty of Engineering
• Gold Medal for Academic Excellence in Mechatronics Engineering

🥉 Ashini Rupasinghe:
• Bronze Medal for Best Contribution to Research & Innovations
Convocation 2025
SLTC Research & Innovation Awards 2025

Dr. Lasith Yasakethu:
🏅 University level: Outstanding Research Excellence Award – Gold Category
🏅 Faculty level: Excellence in Research Performance Award – Honors Category

Ms. Ashini Rupasinghe:
🏅 Best Inventor – Student Category Award
Research Awards 2025
National AI Expo & Conference 2025

✨ Ashini Rupasinghe and Melan Chathuranga presented HEALE — a smart lab assistant robot.

✨ Shakil Arifeen, Ometh Perera, and Dilshan Pradeep introduced Convera — an AI-powered vision system.
AI Expo
Outstanding Paper Award - ICAC 2024

Outstanding paper award at the International Conference on Advancements in Computing (ICAC) 2024
Best Paper Award
First Runner Up - Make-A-Thon 2024

First Runner Up in the "Make-A-Thon" for 3D Printed Assistive Medical Technology 2024
Make-A-Thon
Manamperi Award 2023

1st Runner-up position in the Manamperi Award (Group Category) 2023 - Section C
Manamperi Award
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