Congratulations to the Best Undergraduate Researchers of Computing!
We are delighted to celebrate the remarkable achievements of two outstanding researchers, Mr. Abisheth Varman and Mr. Ashen Iranga Hewarathna, from the Faculty of Computing, for winning the prestigious Best Undergraduate Researcher of Computing Gold Medal. This accolade, presented by the Department of Computing and Information Systems, was awarded at the 25th General Convocation of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, held on 13th September 2024.
Their exceptional final-year research projects were:
Mr. Vadivel Abishethvarman: "Detecting and Categorizing Fake News: A Machine Learning-Based Approach for User Profiling", supervised by Professor B.T.G.S. Kumara.
Mr. Ashen Iranga Hewarathna: "A Comprehensive Approach for Detecting Changes and Identifying High-Threat Zones in Forest Ecosystems", supervised by Mr. P. Vigneshwaran.
Both projects, conducted under expert supervision, address critical societal issues by harnessing the power of computing to tackle digital misinformation and environmental conservation. Their groundbreaking research has resulted in several esteemed publications and conference presentations, demonstrating the impact of their work on society today.
The Faculty of Computing consistently fosters a culture of research excellence, with a firm belief that computing research is pivotal in shaping the future of humanity.
Congratulations once again, Mr. Varman and Mr. Hewarathna! Your dedication and achievements are truly inspiring!