Dr. Edgar Santos-Fernandez obtained his PhD in Statistics, in 2017 from the Massey University - New Zealand. He is currently Senior Research Fellow as well as a Lecturer in Data Science at Queensland University of Technology, Australia. His research focuses on statistics, applied statistics, Bayesian modelling, data science, challenging data, and data analysis. He has published a significant number of research papers (around 20) in the area of applied statistics, and He is the author of the book “Multivariate Statistical Quality Control Using R” which was published in Springer Briefs in Statistics.
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The Department of Mathematics at the University of Kelaniya extends our heartfelt congratulations to the winners of the Undergraduate Research Award 2024, awarded by the Section E1 (Physical Sciences) of the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (SLAAS). We are incredibly proud of your achievements and would like to recognize your dedication and hard work in achieving academic excellence.
We are especially delighted to congratulate:
Second Place: N.S.Senanayake, under the guidance of Dr. (Mrs) W.P.T. Hansameenu, Senior Lecturer, Department of Mathematics, University of Kelaniya
Third Place: W.A.N.A. Gunathilaka, under the supervision of Mr. N.G.A. Karunathilake, Senior Lecturer, Department of Mathematics, University of Kelaniya
Your innovative research and contributions to the field of Physical Sciences are commendable.
As a department, we are thrilled to see our students shine on such prestigious platforms and wish N.S.Senanayake and W.A.N.A. Gunathilaka continued success in your academic and professional endeavors!
We also extend our heartfelt appreciation to Dr. (Mrs) W.P.T. Hansameenu and Mr. N.G.A. Karunathilake for their exceptional mentorship and support in guiding these talented students.
We are confident that your remarkable achievements will continue to inspire others and contribute to the growth of the scientific community.
Once again, congratulations on this outstanding achievement!
On the third day of the Mathematics Department’s Research Lecture Series, we had the privilege of hosting Dr. Mihiri De Silva, a distinguished lecturer in the Department of Mathematics at the University of Kelaniya. Dr. De Silva holds a BSc (Hons) in Mathematics and a Ph.D. from Texas Tech University, with research interests spanning Mathematical Biology, Dynamical Systems, and Differential Equations. In this engaging session, Dr. De Silva shared her expertise on the important skill of "Grant Writing." She discussed strategies for writing successful research proposals, securing funding, and her experiences navigating the world of academic grants.
We are grateful to Dr. Mihiri De Silva for her valuable insights and look forward to more enriching sessions in the lecture series.
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An enlightening Workshop on Career Readiness, organized by the Department of Mathematics, University of Kelaniya, in collaboration with the Alumni of the Faculty of Science (Batch 2005/2006), was successfully held on the 21st of November 2024 at A7 406, Faculty of Science, empowering students to take the next step towards their professional journeys.
This workshop allowed students to gain valuable insights and tips on preparing for the professional world and covered essential aspects of career development.
Mr. Lakmal Silva, Lead of Application Development, Perituza Lanka Pvt Ltd; Mr. Dharshana Abayaweera, Director of GPMO R&D, Ansell Lanka Pvt Ltd.; Mr. Thushara Madhusanka, Senior Manager of Health, Safety & Quality Systems, Jaykay Marketing Services (Pvt) Ltd. (Keells Supermarkets); Ms. Kushina Hiripitiyage, Procurement Manager of Unilever Sri Lanka Ltd.; and Ms. Hansika Dissanayake, Customer Success Manager of BlueChip Technical Services, joined the resource panel.
The workshop witnessed the participation of the staff members of the department and more than 200 students.
The Department of Mathematics at the University of Kelaniya proudly launched its second session of the Research Methodology course on November 12, 2024.
Dr. Manjula Wijewickrema is a scholar in the field of Library and Information Science, currently serving as a Senior Assistant Librarian at Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, led the session Literature Survey and Documentation.
He earned his Dr. phil. from Humboldt University of Berlin, Germany, where his research focused on developing journal recommenders based on supervised learning. Additionally, Dr. Wijewickrema holds a Master’s Degree from the University of Colombo and a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Ruhuna, further enhancing his expertise in the field.