• Swarm Intelligence
• Agent Technologies
• Theory of Computation
• Memory Models

Publications:    
 

FULL PAPERS:

1. Jayarathna M.I.M., Weerakoon W.A.C. (2021) Healthy Sri Lankan Meal Planner with Evolutionary Computing Approach. In: Shakya S., Balas V.E., Haoxiang W., Baig Z. (eds) Proceedings of International Conference on Sustainable Expert Systems. Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems, vol 176. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-33-4355-9_17 (SCOPUS Indexed).

   Book: Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems

   Print ISBN: 978-981-334-354-2, Electronic ISBN: 978-981-334-355-9

   Copyright Year: 2021

   DOI:    https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-33-4355-9_17

   Chapter: 17

2. Weerakoon, C., Karunananda, A., & Dias, N. (2020, December). On Computing Memory as a Result of Processing. In 4 th SLAAI-International Conference on Artificial Intelligence, ISSN 2602-8549 (Printed), ISSN 2602-8557(Online), Open University of Sri Lanka.
3. Weerakoon C, Karunananda A, Dias N. (2020) Human-mind-inspired processing model for computing Mind & Society, Vol. 19, issue 2, pg 237–256, DOI 10.1007/s11299-020-00236-2, ISSN 1593-7879, Springer-Verlag GmbH Germany. (SCOPUS Indexed).
4. Weerakoon C, Karunananda A, Dias N. (2019) Formal Verification of Conditionally Evolving Memory. International Journal of Computer Engineering and Information Technology 11, no. 11: 243-257, Dorma Trading, Est. Publishing Manager, Dubai - United Arab Emirates.
5. Weerakoon C., Karunananda A., Dias N. (2019) Six-State Continuous Processing Model for a New Theory of Computing. In: Hemanth J., Silva T., Karunananda A. (eds) Artificial Intelligence. SLAAI-ICAI 2018. Communications in Computer and Information Science, vol 890. Springer, Singapore (SCOPUS Indexed).

   Book: Artificial Intelligence, Communications in Computer and Information Science

   Print ISBN: 978-981-13-9128-6, Electronic ISBN: 978-981-13-9129-3

   Copyright Year: 2019

   DOI:    https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-9129-3_3

   Chapter: 3

6. Weerakoon W. A. C., Karunanda A. S. and Dias N. G. J. (2013), A Tactics Memory for a New Theory of Computing, The 8th International Conference on Computer Science & Education (ICCSE 2013), ISBN: 978-1-4673-4462-3, IEEE Catalog Number: CFP1389F-CDR, SaB1.1, pp. 153-158, April 26-28, 2013, Colombo, Sri Lanka. EI-Compendex Indexed, (SCOPUS Indexed).
7. Weerakoon W. A. C., De Silva C. H. (2010), An Information Enabled Workflow Engine, International Research Conference on Business and Information 2010, Faculty of Commerce and Management studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.

EXTENDED ABSTRACT: 

1. W.A.C. Weerakoon, A.S. Karunananda and N.G.J. Dias, (2015), Conditionally Evolving Memory for Computers, Proceedings of the 15th International Conference on Advances in ICT for Emerging Regions, ISBN: 978-1-4673-9439-0, p271, IEEE Catalog Number: CEP1586L-CDR. (SCOPUS Indexed).

ABSTRACTS: 

1. W. A. C. Weerakoon, M. I. M. Jayarathna, My Smart Diet: Genetic Algorithm Approach for Healthy Sri Lankan Meal Planner, Proceedings of International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 2019, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, November 2019.
2. W. A. C. Weerakoon, A. S. Karunananda, and N.G.J. Dias, Six-state Continuous Processing Model for a New Theory of Computing, Abstract Booklet of the Proceedings of SLAAI International Conference on Artificial Intelligence (SLAAI-ICAI-2018), Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, ISSN 2602-8549 (Printed), ISSN 2602-8557(Online), December 2018.
3. Weerakoon W. A. C., Gunathilake M. D. T., (2017) Automated Financial Management System with an Android Application, Proceedings of Kelaniya International Conference on Advances in Computing and Technology (KICACT‒2017), Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 28th July 2017, p15. ISBN: 978-955-704-048-6.
4. W.A.C. Weerakoon, A.S. Karunananda and N.G.J. Dias, (2016) New Processing Model for Operating Systems, Proceedings of International Postgraduate Research Conference 2016, University of Kelaniya, December, 2016, p153.
5. Weerakoon W. A. C., Pushpakumara D. C., (2016) Student Attendance Management System based on Fingerprint Recognition, Proceedings of Kelaniya International Conference of Advances in Computing and Technology 2016, Hilton Residencies, Colombo, November, 2016, ISBN : 978-955-704-013-4.
6. Weerakoon W. A. C., Bandara K. S. N., (2016) Smart Meter - Multifunctional Electricity Usage Meter, Proceedings of Kelaniya International Conference of Advances in Computing and Technology 2016, Hilton Residencies, Colombo, November, 2016, ISBN : 978-955-704-013-4.
7. W.A.C. Weerakoon, A.S. Karunananda and N.G.J. Dias, (2015), A Plug-in to Boost the Behaviour of a Rule-Based Expert System More Like a Human, Proceedings of International Postgraduate Research Conference 2015, University of Kelaniya, p153.
8. W.A.C. Weerakoon, A.S. Karunananda and N.G.J. Dias, (2015), Enhancing the Functionality of Rule-Based Expert Systems, 4th Int'l Conference on Advances in Engineering Sciences & Applied Mathematics (ICAESAM'2015) Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), p95. (Received Best Session Paper Award)

PRESENTATIONS : 

1. On Computing Memory as a Result of Processing: SLAAI International Conference on Artificial Intelligence (SLAAI-ICAI-2020), Nawala, Sri Lanka, December 2018. 
2. Six-state Continuous Processing Model for a New Theory of Computing: SLAAI International Conference on Artificial Intelligence (SLAAI-ICAI-2018), Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, December 2018. 
3. A.C. Weerakoon, A.S. Karunananda and N.G.J. Dias, (2016) New Processing Model for Operating Systems, Proceedings of International Postgraduate Research Conference 2016, University of Kelaniya, December, 2016, p153.
4. A.C. Weerakoon, A.S. Karunananda and N.G.J. Dias, (2015), A Plug-in to Boost the Behaviour of a Rule-Based Expert System More Like a Human, Proceedings of International Postgraduate Research Conference 2015, University of Kelaniya, December, 2015, p153.
5. A.C. Weerakoon, A.S. Karunananda and N.G.J. Dias, (2015), Enhancing the Functionality of Rule-Based Expert Systems, 4th Int'l Conference on Advances in Engineering Sciences & Applied Mathematics (ICAESAM'2015) Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), Dec. 8-9, 2015, p95. (Received Best Session Paper Award)
6. A.C. Weerakoon, A.S. Karunananda and N.G.J. Dias, (2015), Conditionally Evolving Memory for Computers, Proceedings of the 15th International Conference on Advances in ICT for Emerging Regions.
7. Weerakoon W. A. C., Karunanda A. S. and Dias N. G. J. (2013), A Tactics Memory for a New Theory of Computing, The 8th International Conference on Computer Science & Education (ICCSE 2013), April 26-28, 2013, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
8. Weerakoon W. A. C., Karunanda A. S. and Dias N. G. J. (2012), Modelling Memory as Conditional Phenomena for a New Theory of Computing, The 9th Annual Sessions of Sri Lanka Association for Artificial Intelligence, December 18, 2012, The Open University of Sri Lanka.
9. Weerakoon W. A. C., De Silva C. H. (2010), An Information Enabled Workflow Engine, International Research Conference on Business and Information 2010, Faculty of Commerce and Management studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.

ARTICLE IN RESEARCHGATE:

1. Weerakoon W. A. C., De Zoysa T. N. K. (2015), Secure Network to Share Music Files. (DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.1.3849.4568/1, 2015-07-30 T 06:14:35 UTC)

THESES :

1. Weerakoon W. A. C., De Silva C. H. (2010), An Information Enabled Workflow Engine, undergraduate thesis, Department of Statistics & Computer Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.
2. Weerakoon W. A. C., De Zoysa T. N. K., (2015) Group Key Establishment Protocol based on ECC for Mobile Ad-hoc Networks to share Music File, DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.24236.97922 (Full Technical Report).
3. Weerakoon W. A. C., Karunanda A. S. and Dias N. G. J. (2020), Modelling Memory as a Conditional Phenomena for a New Theory of Computing, Department of Computational Mathematics, University of Moratuwa.

Editorial Duties 

1. Proceedings of SLAAI-International Conference on Artificial Intelligence, Vol. 4, ISSN 2602-8549 (Printed), ISSN 2602-8557(Online) (2020)
2. Proceedings of SLAAI-International Conference on Artificial Intelligence, Vol. 3, ISSN 2602-8549 (Printed), ISSN 2602-8557(Online) (2019)
3. Proceedings of SLAAI-International Conference on Artificial Intelligence, Vol. 2, ISSN 2602-8549 (Printed), ISSN 2602-8557(Online) (2018)
4. Proceedings of SLAAI-International Conference on Artificial Intelligence, Vol. 1, ISSN 2602-8549 (Printed), ISSN 2602-8557(Online) (2017)
5. Proceedings of International Conference in Emerging Trends in Artificial Intelligence (ICE^TAI 2015) organized by Sri Lanka Association for Artificial Intelligence.
6. Proceedings of SLAAI 11^th Annual Sessions 2014 organized by Sri Lanka Association for Artificial Intelligence.

PUBLISHED TALK

1. Weerakoon W. A. C., E-Learning, 06/2015, Audience: Technical Staff of Faculty of Applied science, Wayamba University of Sri lanka, TOR No: HETC/QIG/R2/W2/WUSL /FAS/NC/2014/24, Available at DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.24691.32801

HANDS ON SESSION

1.  Weerakoon W. A. C., How to Install and Work with Wamp Server and Moodle, Technical Staff of Faculty of Applied science, Wayamba University of Sri lanka, TOR No: HETC/QIG/R2/W2 /WUSL/FAS/NC/2014/24, referring (Annex VII)

CURRICULUM/ MATERIALS/ REFERENCES DESIGN

1. Computer Science/ Computer Studies Curriculum Revisions – 2020/ 2021
2. Structuring the workshop and designing and preparing other relevant Materials to introduce E-Learning to the Technical staff of Faculty of Applied science, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka as the consultant of the project. (TOR No: HETC/QIG/R2/W2/WUSL/FAS/NC/ 2014/24.)
3. Design and Preparing two books covering two modules for the course ‘Information Technology for Social Sciences’, which will be an eligibility requirement to sit for the University Competency Test of Information Technology (UCTIT) exam conducted by the Ministry of Higher Education and the University Grants Commission. (HETC-IDAS Project, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya)

1. Treasurer, Vice President Sri Lanka Association for Artificial Intelligence (SLAAI) – 2021.
2. Assistant Editor- Conference Proceedings, SLAAI-International Conference on Artificial Intelligence, Open University of Sri Lanka, Nawala Nugegoda, Sri Lanka, 2nd December 2020. Volume 4, ISSN 2602-8549 (Printed), ISSN 2602-8557(Online).
3. Treasurer / Sri Lanka Association for Artificial Intelligence (SLAAI) – 2020.
4. Assistant Editor- Conference Proceedings, SLAAI-International Conference on Artificial Intelligence, Belihuloya, Sri Lanka, 12^th December 2019. Volume 3, ISSN 2602-8549 (Printed), ISSN 2602-8557(Online).
5. Secretory – Research Committee / Sri Lanka Association for Artificial Intelligence (SLAAI) – 2019.
6. Assistant Editor- Conference Proceedings, SLAAI-International Conference on Artificial Intelligence, Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, 20^th December 2018. Volume 2, ISSN 2602-8549 (Printed), ISSN 2602-8557(Online).
7. Secretory – Research Committee / Sri Lanka Association for Artificial Intelligence (SLAAI) – 2018.
8. Assistant Editor- Conference Proceedings, SLAAI-International Conference on Artificial Intelligence, Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, 31^st October 2017. Volume 1, ISSN 2602-8549 (Printed), ISSN 2602-8557(Online).
9. Secretory – Popularization Committee / Sri Lanka Association for Artificial Intelligence (SLAAI) – 2017.
10. Assistant Editor- Proceedings of International Conference in Emerging Trends in Artificial Intelligence (ICE^TAI 2015) organized by Sri Lanka Association for Artificial Intelligence.
11. Secretory – Research Committee / Sri Lanka Association for Artificial Intelligence (SLAAI) – 2015, 2016.
12. Member of the organizing committee of the international conference organized by SLAAI from 2014-2021, as a steering committee member and publicity and logistic co-chair

WORKING EXPERIENCE:

1. Senior Lecturer II in Department of Statistics & Computer Science, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. (from 30.06.2020).
2. Lecturer in Department of Statistics & Computer Science, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. (16.06.2014 – 29.06.2020).
3. Department Coordinator of Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Electronics and Computer Science 2021 – 2024.
4. Chair - Web Committee Member of the International Conference on Applied and Pure Sciences, ICAPS 2021, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.
5. Abstract reviewer and technical committee member of International Conference on Applied and Pure Sciences, ICAPS 2020, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.
6. Reviewer of SLAAI-International Conference on Artificial Intelligence. 2019 – 2020.
7. Technical Committee member of International Conference on Applied and Pure Sciences, ICAPS 2020, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.
8. Team Member of Preparations of Site Visit Evaluation, Institutional Review 2020.
9. Served as a Resource Person in the Statistics & Computer Science Camp 2019, organized by the department of Statistics & Computer Science, University of Kelaniya.
10. A workshop in “Sampling Techniques” was organized in 2019 for undergraduates of University of Kelaniya.
11. A workshop was organized for the Advanced Level ICT students in Kelaniya Zone – 2019, which was held at Vihara Maha Devi Balika Vidyalaya, Kiribathgoda.
12. A workshop in “Academic Landscape of Artificial Intelligence” was organized for the undergraduate students of University of Kelaniya – 2017, held at University of Kelaniya.
13. Three field visits to software companies and one workshop in “Agent Technology and Semantic Web” for undergraduates, were organized, being as the shadow coordinator in Computer Science at the department for HETC project - 2015.
14. Worked as a Visiting Lecturer (Web Development and E-Learning) in Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka from 02.07.2012 to end of the 2^nd semester of the academic year 2010/2011.
15. Worked as a Lecturer in IT in NIIT (Bambalapitiya Centre), Sri Lanka from 18.01.2011 to 30.06.2011.
16. Worked as a Temporary Lecturer in Computer Science in the Dept. of Statistics and Computer Science, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka from 10.11.2009 to 06.09.2010.
17. Worked as a Temporary Tutor in Computer Science in the Dept. of Statistics and Computer Science, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka from 18.08.2008 to 26.09.2009.