Welcome to my GitHub profile! I am Deshan Koshala Sumanathilaka, a passionate researcher and lecturer specializing in Machine Translation, Computer Linguistics, Transliteration, Machine Learning, and Bioinformatics. I believe in the power of technology to solve complex problems and improve our lives.
- PhD(Reading), Swansea University, Wales, United Kingdom.
- Master of Science, University of Colombo (2023)
- Thesis: Swa Bhasha: Romanized Sinhala to Sinhala Reverse Transliteration Using a Hybrid Approach
- Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science and Engineering, National Institute of Technology Calicut, India
I work as a Visiting lecturer at the Informatics Institute of Technology. In this role, I am actively involved in shaping the minds of future technologists while conducting cutting-edge research in my areas of expertise.
- Machine Translation: Exploring techniques and algorithms to enable seamless and accurate translation between languages.
- Computer Linguistics: Investigating the application of computational methods to analyze and understand human language.
- Transliteration: Developing efficient algorithms and models to convert text from one script to another while preserving its meaning.
- Machine Learning: Applying machine learning algorithms to solve real-world problems and extract valuable insights from data.
- Bioinformatics: Leveraging computational methods to analyze biological data, unravel genetic patterns, and discover novel drug targets.
- Emotion Detection Using Bi-directional LSTM with an Effective Text Pre-processing Method, 12th International Conference On Computing, Communication And Networking Technologies (ICCCNT), Indian Institute Of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur 2021 (IEEE)
- Swa Bhasha: Message-Based Singlish to Sinhala Transliteration. International Conference on Innovations in Info-business & Technology (ICIIT2022), Informatics Institute of Technology, Colombo 006, Sri Lanka
- Swa-Bhasha: Romanized Sinhala to Sinhala Reverse Transliteration using a Hybrid Approach, 03rd International Conference on Advanced Research in Computing - ICARC 2023, Department of Computing and Information Systems, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka (ICARC 2023)
- Deep Learning Based Framework for Reliable Sri Lankan Currency Authentication and Counterfeit Prevention, IEEE 13th International Conference on System Engineering and Technology (ICSET 2023) held at Shah Alam, Malaysia. · Oct 2, 2023 (IEEE)
- TAMZi!: Shorthand Romanized Tamil to Tamil Reverse Transliteration Using Novel Hybrid Approach, The University of Colombo organized the 23rd ICTER International Conference. · Nov 8, 2023
- Improving The Accuracy Of Predicting Lung Cancer Patient Survival Time Using Lstm Neural Network. 7th International Conference of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka (ICSUSL) 2019 (ICSUSL)
- Apekska (अपेक्षा): A Study of Machine Learning Models on Lung Cancer Patient’s Survival Time Prediction. International Conference on Innovation and Emerging Technologies 2021 Faculty of Technology, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka.
- IDENTIFY – A Face Image Generation Approach for Identification of Criminals, International Conference on Innovation and Emerging Technologies 2021 Faculty of Technology, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka.
- GIS-SHILPA: Multi-Criteria-based Geographical Information System (GIS) for Education Development, International Conference on Innovation and Emerging Technologies 2021 Faculty of Technology, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka.
- Emotional Analysis of News Using Affective Computing and Sentimental Analysis International Conference on Innovations in Info-business & Technology (ICIIT2022), Informatics Institute of Technology, Colombo 006, Sri Lanka
- Wicket Keeping Technique Analysis With Deep Neural Networks And Pose Estimations International Conference on Innovations in Info-business & Technology (ICIIT2022), Informatics Institute of Technology, Colombo 006, Sri Lanka
- Romanized Sinhala to Sinhala Transliteration using a Hybrid Approach International Conference on Innovations in Info-business & Technology (ICIIT2022), Informatics Institute of Technology, Colombo 006, Sri Lanka
I am always excited to collaborate on research projects or discuss interesting ideas. Feel free to reach out to me via email at deshankoshala@gmail.com / deshan.s@iit.ac.lk or connect with me on https://www.linkedin.com/in/deshan-sumanathilaka-32473b170/
Let's innovate, learn, and make a positive impact together!