Chandimal Jayawardena

Research Interests

Artificial Intelligence Computer Communications Networks Cybersecurity Robotics

Dr Chandimal Jayawardena

Lecturer, Cybersecurity

School of Computer Science and Information Technology

College of Engineering and Information Technology

Eligible to supervise Masters and PhD - email supervisor to discuss availability.

Dr Chandimal Jayawardena received his BScEng (Hons) and MEng degrees in Electronic and Telecommunication Engineering from the University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, and obtained his PhD in Robotics and Intelligent Systems from Saga University, Japan, in 2006. He also holds a Master of Higher Education (MHEd) from the University of Otago, New Zealand. He has extensive experience in both industry and academia, and has undertaken postdoctoral research at the University of Auckland, New Zealand, contributing to the design and development of socially assistive robotic systems for healthcare applications.
 
He is currently a Lecturer in Cybersecurity, with expertise spanning cybersecurity, network engineering, intelligent systems, and robotics. His current research focuses on the development of resilient and intelligent systems to address emerging cyber threats.
Chandimal is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and has over 18 years of experience as a Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)-level instructor, reflecting strong engagement with industry practices in networking and cybersecurity.
 
He maintains an active research profile with publications in internationally recognised journals and supervises postgraduate and doctoral research in cybersecurity and intelligent systems. His current research interests include the application of Digital Twin technologies for enhancing cybersecurity resilience, along with broader interests in artificial intelligence and robotics. 
 
His work bridges theoretical research and practical application, with a focus on developing secure, adaptive, and human-aware systems that address real-world engineering challenges.

Language Competency
English Can read, write, speak, understand spoken and peer review
Sinhala; Sinhalese Can read, write, speak, understand spoken and peer review

Date Institution name Country Title
2024 - 2025 Otago University New Zealand Master of Higher Education - MHEd
2003 - 2006 Saga University Japan Doctor of Philosphy - PhD
2001 - 2003 University of Moratuwa Sri Lanka Master of Engineering - MEng
1995 - 1999 University of Moratuwa Sri Lanka Bachelor of Science in Engineering Honours - BScEng (Hons)

Date Title Institution name Country
— Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) ISC2 United States
— Chartered Information Technology Professional (CITP) British Computer Society United Kingdom
— Chartered Engineer (CEng) Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka (IESL) Sri Lanka
— Cisco Network Academy Instructor Cisco Systems (United States) United States

Year Citation
2026 Harischandra, S., Rajapaksha, U. U. S., Silva, B. N., & Jayawardena, C. (2026). Hybrid ABC–HBA feature optimization with self-training using simulated unlabelled data for robust intrusion detection. Expert Systems with Applications, 326, 132661.
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2025 Jayawardena, C., Chen, J., Bhalla, A., & Bui, L. (2025). Comparative analysis of POX and Ryu SDN controllers in scalable networks. International Journal of Computer Networks and Communications, 17(2), 35-51.
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2022 Rajapaksha, U. U. S., Jayawardena, C., & MacDonald, B. A. (2022). Design, implementation, and performance evaluation of a web-based multiple robot control system. Journal of Robotics, 2022(9289625), 1-24.
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2020 Aryal, S., Nadarajah, D., Rupasinghe, P. L., Jayawardena, C., & Kasthurirathna, D. (2020). Comparative analysis of deep learning models for multi-step prediction of financial time series. Journal of Computer Science, 16(10), 1401-1416.
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2018 Vinh, T. N., Jayawardena, C., & Ardekani, I. (2018). A navigation model for side-by-side robotic wheelchairs for optimizing social comfort in crossing situations. Robotics and Autonomous Systems, 100, 27-40.
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2016 Jayawardena, C., Kuo, I. H., Broadbent, E., & MacDonald, B. A. (2016). Socially assistive robot HealthBot: design, implementation, and field trials. IEEE Systems Journal, 10(3, article no. 6871336), 1056-1067.
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2016 Broadbent, E., Kerse, N., Peri, K., Robinson, H., Jayawardena, C., Kuo, T., . . . MacDonald, B. (2016). Benefits and problems of health-care robots in aged care settings: a comparison trial. Australasian Journal on Ageing, 35(1), 23-29.
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2016 Peri, K., Kerse, N., Broadbent, E., Jayawardena, C., Kuo, T., Datta, C., . . . MacDonald, B. (2016). Lounging with robots - social spaces of residents in care: a comparison trial. Australasian Journal on Ageing, 35(1), 1-6.
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2014 Stafford, R. Q., MacDonald, B. A., Jayawardena, C., Wegner, D. M., & Broadbent, E. (2014). Does the Robot Have a Mind? Mind Perception and Attitudes Towards Robots Predict Use of an Eldercare Robot. International Journal of Social Robotics, 6(1), 17-32.
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2011 Kuo, I. H., Jayawardena, C., Broadbent, E., & MacDonald, B. A. (2011). Multidisciplinary Design Approach for Implementation of Interactive Services: Communication Initiation and user Identification for Healthcare Service Robots. International Journal of Social Robotics, 3(4), 443-456.
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2007 Jayawardena, C., Watanabe, K., & Izumi, K. (2007). Learning from Approximate Human Decisions by a Robot. Journal of Robotics and Mechatronics, 19(1), 68-76.
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2007 Jayawardena, C., Watanabe, K., & Izumi, K. (2007). Posture control of robot manipulators with fuzzy voice commands using a fuzzy coach–player system. Advanced Robotics, 21(3-4), 293-328.
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2007 Jayawardena, C., Watanabe, K., & Izumi, K. (2007). Controlling a robot manipulator with fuzzy voice commands using a probabilistic neural network. Neural Computing and Applications, 16(2), 155-166.
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Year Citation
2023 Jayawardena, T. S. S., & Jayawardena, C. (2023). Analytical network process in decision making. In C. A. Saliya (Ed.), Source details - Title: Social Research Methodology and Publishing Results: A Guide to Non-Native English Speakers (pp. 180-196). US: IGI Global.
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2006 Jayawardena, C., Watanabe, K., & Izumi, K. (2006). Fuzzy coach-player system for controlling a robot manipulator. In Artificial Intelligence and Integrated Intelligent Information Systems Emerging Technologies and Applications (pp. 229-250). IGI Global.
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Year Citation
2022 Jayawardena, C., Reyal, S., Kekirideniya, K. R., Wijayawardhana, G. H. T., Rupasinghe, D. G. I. U., & Lakranda, S. Y. R. M. (2022). Artificial intelligence based smart library management system. In 2021 6th IEEE International Conference on Recent Advances and Innovations in Engineering, ICRAIE 2021 (pp. 1-6). US: IEEE.
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2022 Chamath, H. M., Dilshan, A. W. C., Eshandi, A. A. M. R., Dinithi, P. L., Jayawardena, C., & Udara, I. (2022). A secure and intelligent smart home controlling system. In 3rd International Informatics and Software Engineering Conference, IISEC 2022 (pp. 1-6). US: IEEE.
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2022 Fernando, W. A. M., Jayawardena, C., & Rajapaksha, U. U. S. (2022). Developing a user-friendly interface from robotic applications development. In Proceedings - International Research Conference on Smart Computing and Systems Engineering, SCSE 2022 (pp. 196-204). US: IEEE.
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2022 Pradeepani, M. K. T., Jayawardena, C., & Rajapaksha, U. U. S. (2022). Adding commonsense to robotic application using ontology-based model retraining. In Proceedings - International Research Conference on Smart Computing and Systems Engineering, SCSE 2022 (pp. 157-164). US: IEEE.
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2022 Lakshan, K. K. P., Rajapaksha, U. U. S., & Jayawardena, C. (2022). Identifying objects with related angles using vision-based system integrated with service robots. In 2022 IEEE 7th International conference for Convergence in Technology, I2CT 2022 (pp. 1-6). US: IEEE.
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2022 De Silva, G., Rajapaksha, S., & Jayawarden, C. (2022). Adding common sense to robots by completing the incomplete natural language instructions. In 2022 IEEE 7th International conference for Convergence in Technology, I2CT 2022 (pp. 1-6). US: IEEE.
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2022 Panagoda, M., Lokuliyanage, M., Senarath, A., Nisansala, N. N. K. V. M. N., Rajapakshe, R. W. A. D. U., Rajapaksha, U. U. S., & Jayawardena, C. (2022). Moving robots in unknown environments using potential field graphs. In ICARC 2022 - 2nd International Conference on Advanced Research in Computing: Towards a Digitally Empowered Society (pp. 96-101). US: IEEE.
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2022 Rajapaksha, U. U. S., Jayawardena, C., & MacDonald, B. A. (2022). ROS supported heterogeneous multiple robots registration and communication with user instructions. In ICARC 2022 - 2nd International Conference on Advanced Research in Computing: Towards a Digitally Empowered Society (pp. 102-107). US: IEEE.
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2022 Perera, S., Gamage, S., Weerasinghe, C., Jayawardena, C., Pathinayake, K., & Rajapaksha, S. (2022). Intelligent wheelchair with emotion analysis and voice recognition. In 7th International Conference on Information Technology Research: Digital Resilience and Reinvention, ICITR 2022 - Proceedings (pp. 1-6). US: IEEE.
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2022 Jayawardana, J. T. H., Dilshan, H. V. V., Wijethilaka, R. G. K. H., Balasooriya, T. D., Rajapaksha, U. U. S., Harshanath, S. M. B., & Jayawardena, C. (2022). Train a robot to climb staircase using vision-base system. In IEEE Region 10 Humanitarian Technology Conference, R10-HTC Vol. 2022-September (pp. 294-299). US: IEEE.
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2022 Gayashani, K. K. P., Rajapaksha, U. U. S., & Jayawardena, C. (2022). Moving a robot in unknown areas without collision using robot operating system. In ICARC 2022 - 2nd International Conference on Advanced Research in Computing: Towards a Digitally Empowered Society (pp. 84-89). US: IEEE.
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2021 Pasindu, I., Viraj, S., Dilshan, R., Kalhara, A., Senaweera, O., De Silva, R., & Jayawardena, C. (2021). Smart monitoring and disease detection for robotic harvesting of tomatoes. In ICAC 2021 - 3rd International Conference on Advancements in Computing, Proceedings (pp. 282-287). US: IEEE.
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2021 Rajapaksha, D. D., Mohamed Nuhuman, M. N., Gunawardhana, S. D., Sivalingam, A., Mohamed Hassan, M. N., Rajapaksha, S., & Jayawardena, C. (2021). Web based user-friendly graphical interface to control robots with ROS environment. In Proceedings of 6th International Conference on Information Technology Research: Digital Resilience and Reinvention, ICITR 2021 (pp. 1-6). US: IEEE.
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2021 Rajapaksha, U. U. S., Jayawardena, C., & MacDonald, B. A. (2021). ROS based multiple service robots control and communication with high level user instruction with ontology. In 2021 10th International Conference on Information and Automation for Sustainability, ICIAfS 2021 (pp. 381-386). US: IEEE.
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2021 Rajapaksha, U. U. S. K., Jayawardena, C., & MacDonald, B. A. (2021). ROS based heterogeneous multiple robots control using high level user instructions. In IEEE Region 10 Annual International Conference, Proceedings/TENCON Vol. 2021-December (pp. 163-168). US: IEEE.
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2021 Dassanayake, W., Ardekani, I., Gamage, N., Jayawardena, C., & Sharifzadeh, H. (2021). Effectiveness of stock index forecasting using ARIMA model: evidence from New Zealand. In ICAC 2021 - 3rd International Conference on Advancements in Computing, Proceedings (pp. 13-18). US: IEEE.
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2020 Rajapaksha, S. U. U., & Jayawardena, C. (2020). Ontology based optimized algorithms to communicate with a service robot using a user command with unknown terms. In ICAC 2020 - 2nd International Conference on Advancements in Computing, Proceedings (pp. 258-262). US: IEEE.
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2019 Aryal, S., Nadarajah, D., Kasthurirathna, D., Rupasinghe, L., & Jayawardena, C. (2019). Comparative analysis of the application of deep learning techniques for forex rate prediction. In 2019 International Conference on Advancements in Computing, ICAC 2019 (pp. 329-333). US: IEEE.
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2019 Jayawardena, C., Balasuriya, B. K., Lokuhettiarachchi, N. P., & Ranasinghe, A. R. M. D. N. (2019). Intelligent platform for visually impaired children for learning indoor and outdoor objects. In IEEE Region 10 Annual International Conference, Proceedings/TENCON Vol. 2019-October (pp. 2572-2577). US: IEEE.
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2019 Sen, S., & Jayawardena, C. (2019). Analysis of cyber-attack in big data IoT and cyber-physical systems - a technical approach to cybersecurity modeling. In 2019 IEEE 5th International Conference for Convergence in Technology, I2CT 2019 (pp. 1-7). US: IEEE.
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2019 Abeydeera, S. S., Bandaranayake, M., Karunarathna, H. U., Pallewatta, S., Dharmasiri, P., Gunathilake, B., . . . Jayawardena, C. (2019). Smart mirror with virtual twin. In 2019 International Conference on Advancements in Computing, ICAC 2019 (pp. 238-243). US: IEEE.
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2019 Sirimevan, N. I. G., Mamalgaha, I. G. U. H., Jayasekara, C., Mayuran, Y. S., & Jayawardena, C. (2019). Stock market prediction using machine learning techniques. In International Conference on Advancements in Computing, ICAC 2019 (pp. 192-197). US: IEEE.
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2019 Sen, S., & Jayawardena, C. (2019). Reliability and cybersecurity improvement strategies in wireless sensor networks for IoT-enabled smart infrastructures. In 2019 Global Conference for Advancement in Technology, GCAT 2019 (pp. 1-8). US: IEEE.
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2019 Jayawardena, C., Kehelella, P., & De Silva, R. (2019). Modeling vision utility for side-by-side navigation of robot-human pairs. In IEEE Region 10 Annual International Conference, Proceedings/TENCON Vol. 2019-October (pp. 1428-1433). US: IEEE.
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2019 Sen, S., & Jayawardena, C. (2019). Cybersecurity and metwork performance modeling in vyber-physical communication for BigData and Industrial IoT Technologies. In 2019 IEEE Bombay Section Signature Conference, IBSSC 2019 Vol. 2019January (pp. 1-8). US: IEEE.
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2019 Sen, S., & Jayawardena, C. (2019). Operational performance and security improvement approach for integrated bigdata and industrial iot in cyber-physical communication systems. In International Conference on High Performance Big Data and Intelligent Systems, HPBD and IS 2019 (pp. 47-54). US: IEEE.
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2019 Sen, S., & Jayawardena, C. (2019). Analysis of network techniques and cybersecurity for improving performance of big data IoT and cyber-physical communication internetwork. In 2019 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Technology (IEEE ICIT) Vol. 2019-February (pp. 780-787). US: IEEE.
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2018 Jayawardena, R. R. A. M. P., Thiwanthi, G. A. D., Suriyaarachchi, P. S., Withana, K. I., & Jayawardena, C. (2018). Automated exam paper marking system for structured questions and block diagrams. In 2018 IEEE 9th International Conference on Information and Automation for Sustainability, ICIAfS 2018 (pp. 1-5). US: IEEE.
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2018 Balasuriya, B., Lokuhettiarachchi, N. P., Ranasinghe, A. R. M. D. N., Shiwantha, K. D. C., & Jayawardena, C. (2018). Learning platform for visually impaired children through artificial intelligence and computer vision. In International Conference on Software, Knowledge Information, Industrial Management and Applications, SKIMA Vol. 2017-December (pp. 1-7). US: IEEE.
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2018 Kalhara, P., Jayasinghearachchd, V., Dias, A., Ratnayake, V., Jayawardena, C., & Kuruwitaarachchi, N. (2018). TreeSpirit: Illegal logging detection and alerting system using audio identification over an IoT network. In International Conference on Software, Knowledge Information, Industrial Management and Applications, SKIMA Vol. 2017 December (pp. 1-7). US: IEEE.
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2017 Dassanayake, W., & Jayawardena, C. (2017). Determinants of stock market index movements: evidence from New Zealand stock market. In Proceedings of the 2017 6th National Conference on Technology and Management: Excel in Research and Build the Nation, NCTM 2017 (pp. 6-11). US: IEEE.
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2016 The, V. N., & Jayawardena, C. (2016). A decision making model for optimizing social relationship for side-by-side robotic wheelchairs in active mode. In Proceedings of the IEEE RAS and EMBS International Conference on Biomedical Robotics and Biomechatronics Vol. 2016-July (pp. 735-740). US: IEEE.
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2015 Narayan, S., Jayawardena, C., Wang, J., Ma, W., & Geetu, G. (2015). Performance test of IEEE 802.11ac wireless devices. In 2015 International Conference on Computer Communication and Informatics Iccci 2015 (pp. 1-6). IEEE.
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2014 Broadbent, E., Peri, K., Kerse, N., Jayawardena, C., Kuo, I., Datta, C., & MacDonald, B. (2014). Robots in older people’s homes to improve medication adherence and quality of life: A randomised cross-over trial. In Lecture Notes in Computer Science Including Subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics Vol. 8755 (pp. 64-73). Springer International Publishing.
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2014 Jayawardena, C., & Sarrafzadeh, A. (2014). An alternative approach for developing socially assistive robots. In Proceedings of the IEEE Ras and EMBS International Conference on Biomedical Robotics and Biomechatronics (pp. 573-578). IEEE.
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2014 Kuo, I. H., & Jayawardena, C. (2014). Application of fuzzy techniques in human-robot interaction - A review. In Lecture Notes in Computer Science Including Subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics Vol. 8755 (pp. 249-255). Springer International Publishing.
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2013 Jayawardena, C., Kuo, I. H., & MacDonald, B. A. (2013). An efficient programming framework for socially assistive robots based on separation of robot behavior description from execution. In IEEE Conference on Robotics Automation and Mechatronics Ram Proceedings (pp. 150-155). IEEE.
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2013 Jayawardena, C., Baghaei, N., Ganeshan, K., & Sarrafzadeh, A. (2013). Designing a socially assistive companion robotic wheel chair: RoboChair. In IEEE Conference on Robotics Automation and Mechatronics Ram Proceedings (pp. 231-236). IEEE.
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2012 Datta, C., MacDonald, B. A., Jayawardena, C., & Kuo, I. H. (2012). Programming behaviour of a personal service robot with application to healthcare. In Lecture Notes in Computer Science Including Subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics Vol. 7621 LNAI (pp. 228-237). Springer Berlin Heidelberg.
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2012 Jayawardena, C., Kuo, I., Datta, C., Stafford, R. Q., Broadbent, E., & MacDonald, B. A. (2012). Design, implementation and field tests of a socially assistive robot for the elderly: HealthBot version 2. In Proceedings of the IEEE Ras and EMBS International Conference on Biomedical Robotics and Biomechatronics (pp. 1837-1842). IEEE.
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2012 Datta, C., Jayawardena, C., Kuo, I. H., & MacDonald, B. A. (2012). RoboStudio: A visual programming environment for rapid authoring and customization of complex services on a personal service robot. In IEEE International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (pp. 2352-2357). IEEE.
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2012 Kuo, I. H., Jayawardena, C., Broadbent, E., Stafford, R. Q., & MacDonald, B. A. (2012). HRI evaluation of a healthcare service robot. In Lecture Notes in Computer Science Including Subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics Vol. 7621 LNAI (pp. 178-187). Springer Berlin Heidelberg.
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2011 Broadbent, E., Jayawardena, C., Kerse, N., Stafford, R. Q., & MacDonald, B. A. (2011). Human-robot interaction research to improve quality of life in elder care - An approach and issues. In Aaai Workshop Technical Report Vol. WS-11-12 (pp. 13-19).
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2011 Tiwari, P., Warren, J., Day, K., MacDonald, B., Jayawardena, C., Kuo, I. H., . . . Datta, C. (2011). Feasibility study of a robotic medication assistant for the elderly. In Conferences in Research and Practice in Information Technology Series Vol. 117 (pp. 57-66).
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2010 Jayawardena, C., Kuo, I. H., Unger, U., Igic, A., Wong, R., Watson, C. I., . . . MacDonald, B. A. (2010). Deployment of a service robot to help older people. In IEEE Rsj 2010 International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems Iros 2010 Conference Proceedings (pp. 5990-5995). IEEE.
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2010 Kuo, I. H., Jayawardena, C., Tiwari, P., Broadbent, E., & MacDonald, B. A. (2010). User identification for healthcare service robots: Multidisciplinary design for implementation of interactive services. In Lecture Notes in Computer Science Including Subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics Vol. 6414 LNAI (pp. 20-29). Springer Berlin Heidelberg.
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2010 Stafford, R. Q., Broadbent, E., Jayawardena, C., Unger, U., Kuo, I. H., Igic, A., . . . MacDonald, B. A. (2010). Improved robot attitudes and emotions at a retirement home after meeting a robot. In Proceedings IEEE International Workshop on Robot and Human Interactive Communication (pp. 82-87). IEEE.
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2008 Senevirathna, S. B., Jayawardena, C., Perera, S. S., Perera, C. L., Ranasignhe, D., Wijerathna, S. R., & Bandara, T. N. (2008). Carrier frequency offset estimation for ofdm system using extended kalman filter. In Proceedings of the 2008 4th International Conference on Information and Automation for Sustainability Iciafs 2008 (pp. 351-354). IEEE.
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2006 Watanabe, K., Jayawardena, C., & Izumi, K. (2006). Intelligent interface using natural voice and vision for supporting the acquisition of robot behaviors. In Proceedings of IEEE Sensors (pp. 374-377). IEEE.
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2006 Watanabe, K., Jayawardena, C., & Izumi, K. (2006). Approximate decision making by natural language commands for robots. In IECON Proceedings Industrial Electronics Conference (pp. 4480-4485). IEEE.
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2006 Jayawardena, C., Watanabe, K., & Izumi, K. (2006). Learning of object identification by robots commanded by natural language. In Intelligent Autonomous Systems 9 IAS 2006 (pp. 913-920).
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2005 Jayawardena, C., Watanabe, K., & Izumi, K. (2005). Teaching a tele-robot using natural language commands. In Proceedings of the 2005 International Symposium on Micro Nanomechatronics and Human Science Eighth Symposium on Micro and Nano Mechatronics for Information Based Society the 21st Century COE Progr Vol. 2005 (pp. 59-64). IEEE.
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Courses I teach

  • INFS 5115 Security Principles (2025)
  • INFT 5021 Capstone Professional Project (2025)
  • INFT 5042 Security Operations (2025)
  • INFS 5115 Security Principles (2024)
  • INFT 5032 Network Infrastructure (2024)
  • INFT 5042 Security Operations (2024)

Date Role Research Topic Program Degree Type Student Load Student Name
2026 Principal Supervisor Adversarially Robust Anomaly Detection for Network Intrusion Detection Systems - Doctorate Full Time Mr Sopheara Hean
2025 Principal Supervisor Secure and Trustworthy Human-Robot Interaction for Social Robots based on Digital Twin Technology - Doctorate Part Time Mr Weerahannedige Francis Dominic Shohan Fernando
2025 Co-Supervisor Embedding Compliance in Digital Identity Management: A Framework for Inclusive Public Transport - Doctorate Full Time Ms Lillian Li
2025 Principal Supervisor Enhancing Cybersecurity Resilience in Enterprise Networks Using Digital Twin Concept: A Simulation and Predictive Approach - Doctorate Part Time Mr Stephen Hindle

Date Role Committee Institution Country
2025 - ongoing Co-Chair Organizing Committee of the International Conference on Advancements in Computing (ICAC) International Conference on Advancements in Computing (ICAC) Sri Lanka
2023 - ongoing - Inclusion Chair - IEEE RO-MAN 2023 Conference IEEE Robotics and Automation Society Korea, Republic of
2019 - ongoing Chair Organizing Committee of the International Conference on Advancements in Computing (ICAC) International Conference on Advancements in Computing (ICAC) Sri Lanka
2019 - ongoing Chair IEEE Sri Lanka Section IEEE Sri Lanka

Date Role Membership Country
2012 - ongoing - IEEE Senior Member (SMIEEE) -
2010 - ongoing - Fellow of the British Computer Society (FBCS) -
2003 - ongoing - Member of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (MIET) -

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