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Dr. HK Salinda Premadasa

Position: Senior Lecturer

salinda@ccs.sab.ac.lk

Research Interests

Internet of Things (IoT)

e-Learning

m-Learning

Educational theories

Social networks and education

Data communication and networks

 

Recent Publications

Indexed journals

  1. Fernando, P. A., & Premadasa, H. K. S. (2024). Use of gamification and game-based learning in educating Generation Alpha: A systematic literature review. Educational Technology & Society, Springer Publication, 27(2), 114-132. (Social Science Citation Index) Impact Factor: 4.865)
  2. Pumudu A. Fernando, and H.K. Salinda Premadasa., (2023)., "Game-based Activity Design in Primary School Students’ Learning Style Detection", Procedia Computer Science, vol, pp. (ELSEVIER)
  3. Dolawattha, Dhammika Manjula, Premadasa, H. K. S., and Prasad M. Jayaweera. (2022)., "Evaluating sustainability of mobile learning framework for higher education: a machine learning approach." The International Journal of Information and Learning Technology, 39(3) (Emerging Sources Citation Index)
  4. Dolawattha, D. D. M., Premadasa, H. K. S., Jayaweera, P., (2021)., "Modelling the Influencing Factors on Mobile Learning Tools", International Journal of Information and Communication Technology Education (IJICTE), IGI Global, 17(4) (Emerging Sources Citation Index)
  5. Premadasa H. K. S; Kapila Tharanga Rathnayaka R. M.; Waruni Thiranagama A.; Chaminda Niroshan Walpita (2018)., "Remodeling the educational usage of Facebook in smart-mobile age", Education and Information Technologies, Springer Publication, 24(1), 41-61, DOI-10.1007/s10639-018-9759-6 (Social Science Citation Index) Impact Factor: 5.5)
  6. ​Premadasa, H. K.S, and Meegama, R. G. N. (2016), "Two-way text messaging: an interactive mobile learning environment in higher education", Research in Learning Technology, Taylor and Francis Publication, 24(1), 31818. (Emerging Sources Citation Index)
  7. Premadasa, H. K. S, and Gayan N. Meegama, R. (2013), "Mobile learning environment with short messaging service: Application to a campus environment in a developing country", Campus-Wide Information Systems, Emerald Publication, 30(2), 106-123. (Emerging Sources Citation Index)

 

International peer-reviewed journals

  1. Wanniarachchi, W. A. A. M. , and Premadasa, H. K. S. (2024). “Identifying the Learning Style of Students Using Machine Learning Techniques: An Approach of Felder Silverman Learning Style Model (FSLSM)”. Asian Journal of Research in Computer Science 17 (3):15-37. https://doi.org/10.9734/ajrcos/2024/v17i3422.
  2. Dolawattha , D. D. M., & Premadasa , H. K. S. (2023). "A Novel Frequent Pattern Mining Algorithm for Evaluating Applicability of a Mobile Learning Framework". Global Journal of Computer Science and Technology, 23(C2), 1–16. https://computerresearch.org/index.php/computer/article/view/102325.
  3. Dolawattha , D. D. M., & Premadasa , H. K. S. (2023). "Novel Impact Model for Mobile Learning Adoption in Higher Education". Asian Journal of Research in Computer Science, 16(3), 167–180.
  4. Premadasa , H. K. S. (2023). "Securely Compressed Extensive Text Messages: The Interactive Mobile Learning for Distance Education in the COVID–19 Pandemic". Asian Journal of Research in Computer Science, 16(3), 181–196. https://doi.org/10.9734/ajrcos/2023/v16i3355
  5. Conara, T. A. Kaveen., Gunasekara, S. V. S., Premadasa, H. K. S. (2021)., "Vehicle Registration and Traffic Violation Details Detection System by Capturing the Vehicle Number Plate in Sri Lanka", CINEC Academic Journal, 5(1)
  6. Premadasa, H. K. S (2021)., "Short Message Service (SMS) Health Awareness for Chronic Kidney Decease of Uncertain Etiology (CKDu) Patients in Sri Lanka", Journal of Information Systems Engineering and Management (JISEM), 6(4)
  7. Premadasa, H. K. S (2021)., "Higher Life Expectancy for Diabetes Patients with Facebook Awareness", International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications (IJSRP), 11(2)
  8. Premadasa, H. K. S., Priyanath, H. M. S., & Walpita, C. N. (2020). "The Impact of Social Capital on Socioeconomic Condition of CKDu Patients in Sri Lanka: An Empirical Investigation", International Journal of Scientific Research and Management, 8(5), 377-388, DOI https://doi.org/10.18535/ijsrm/v8i05.sh01
  9. Dolawattha, D. D. M., Premadasa, H. K. S., Jayaweera, P., (2019)., "The Impact Model: Teachers' Mobile Learning Adoption in Higher Education", International Journal of Education and Development using Information and Communication Technology (IJEDICT), 15(4)

 

International conferences

  1. Dolawattha, D.D.M. and Premadasa, H.K.S., (2021, December). “Mobile learning application usability: A pattern mining approach”, International Conference on Applied and Pure Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka

  2. Dolawattha, D. D. M., Premadasa, H. K. S., Jayaweera, P., (2020, December)., "Influencing Factors on Mobile Learning: Learning Contents, Higher Education Institutes, and Communication Technology", Proceedings of International Conference on Advancements in Computing, IEEE
  3. Dolawattha, D. D. M., Premadasa, H. K. S., Jayaweera, P., (2020, November)., "Mobile Learning: Modelling the Influencing Factors on Mobile Devices", Proceedings of International Conference on Advances in ICT for Emerging Regions, IEEE
  4. Dolawattha, D. D. M., Premadasa, H. K. S., Jayaweera, P., (2018, October)., "Modelling the Learner’s Perspectives on Mobile Learning in Higher Education", Proceedings of International Conference on Advances in ICT for Emerging Regions, IEEE
  5. Premadasa, H. K. S., and Meegama, R. G. N. (2013, April)., "Implementation of concatenated short messaging service in a campus environment" In Computer Science & Education (ICCSE), 2013 8th International Conference on (pp. 207-212). IEEE.
  6. Premadasa, H. K.S, and Meegama, R. G. N. (2013, December)., "Extensive compression of text messages in interactive mobile communication", In Advances in ICT for Emerging Regions (ICTer), 2013 International Conference on (pp. 80-83). IEEE.
  7. Premadasa, H. K. S., and Meegama, R. G. N. (2013)., "Transmission of Concealed Data in Short Messaging Service", National Conference on Technology & Management,(pp. 120-124), SLIIT, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
  8. Premadasa, H. K.S, and Meegama, R. G. N. (2012, December)., "Concealed data in two way text messaging: A framework for interactive mobile learning environment", In Advances in ICT for Emerging Regions (ICTer), 2012 International Conference on (pp. 122-128). IEEE.
  9. Premadasa, H. K. S. and Meegama, R. G. N. (2012)., "Mobile Learning Environment with Short Messaging System", National Conference on Technology & Management, Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT), Colombo, Sri Lanka, 2012, pp. 95-99.

 

Magazines

  1. Premadasa, H. K. S., (2014), “Global Education in Mobile Age – Education with Mobile Technologies is beginning to make a breakthrough”, The Exposition Magazine, Dept. of Industrial Management, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Issue 10, (pp 10).

 

Abstracts

  1. Pumudu A. Fernando, & Premadasa, H. K. S., (2023)., “Identification of Sequential/Global Learning Dimension in FSLM Model via Game-based Activities”, 13th Annual Research Session, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, (pp 43)
  2. Gunasekara, L. M. S., and Premadasa, H. K. S., (2023), "Capturing sentence-level positional data into N-gram profiles for document classification", International Conference on Applied and Pure Sciences (ICAPS), (pp 119).
  3. Wanniarachchi, W. A. A. M., and Premadasa, H. K. S., (2023), “Integrated Model for Identifying the Learning Style of the Students using Machine Learning Techniques: An Approach of Felder Silverman Learning Style Model”, International Research Conference on Uwa Wellassa University (IRCUWU), (pp 69)
  4. Wanniarachchi, W. A. A. M., and Premadasa, H. K. S., (2023), "Supervised Machine Learning Techniques for Students Performance Prediction-An Approach of  Felder Silverman Learning Style (FSLSM)", International Conference on Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka (ICSUSL).
  5. Priyanath, H. M. S., Premadasa, H. K. S., Malavipathirana, S., and Walpita, C. N., (2018), "Strength of Social Capital on Living Condition of CKDu Patients: A Case from Rideemaliyadda Area in Sri Lanka", International Conference on Chronic Kidney Disease of Unknown Etiology (CKDu): Current Aspects and Future Prospects, (pp 43).
  6. Priyanath, H. M. S., Premadasa, H. K. S., and Walpita, C. N., (2018), “The Impact of Health Care Cost on the Living Conditions of Farmers Suffering from CKDu: A Case of Keselpotha Village in Rideemaliyadda Area in Sri Lanaka”, Annual Research Session, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, (pp 56)

 

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Completed Research Projects

Sabaragamuwa University Research Grant (Grant No. SUSL-RG-2017-02)

Consultancies

  1. Consultant – Quality Assurance Review of New Undergraduate Degree Programme - Bachelor of Technology Honours in Information and Communication Technology, Faculty of Technology, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, 2021
  2. Member – Department Industry Consultative Board (DICB) for curriculum planning, Faculty of Technology, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, 2021
  3. Member – Department Industry Consultative Board (DICB) for curriculum planning, Faculty of Computing, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, 2017
  4. Consultant – Conducting a workshop on “Curriculum Revision” for academic staff, conducted by Computer Center, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka under the HETC project, 14, 15, 19 and 20 of November, 2014

Research Grants/Research Awards

  1. GOLD AWARD - PhD research project "Tom's Adventures: Primary School Students' Learning Style Detection Using Game-Based Activities," led by PhD candidate Pumudu Anupama Fernando under the supervision of Dr. H. K. Salinda Premadasa, has been awarded the prestigious GOLD award in the postgraduate student projects in student category at the National ICT Awards NBQSA 2024.
  2. BEST STUDENT RESEARCH PROJECT OF THE YEAR - "Tom's Adventures: Primary School Students' Learning Style Detection Using Game-Based Activities," led by PhD candidate Pumudu Anupama Fernando under the supervision of Dr. H. K. Salinda Premadasa, has received the esteemed Best Student Research Project of the Year Award at the National ICT Awards NBQSA 2024. This innovative project, focused on transforming primary education through adaptive, game-based learning technologies, exemplifies excellence in research and development in the educational field.

Postgraduate Supervision

  1. Mr. Pumudu Anupama Fernando - PhD Supervision (On-going) - 2025; Faculty of Graduate Studies, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka; Thesis: "An Adaptive Gamification model for Primary Education” 
  2. Mr. WAAM Wanniarachchi - MPhil Supervision (Completed) - 2024; Faculty of Graduate Studies, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka; Thesis: "Machine Learning for Optimizing Teaching and Learning in Sri Lankan Higher Education"
  3. Dr. DDM Dolawattha - PhD Supervision (Completed) - 2022; Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Sri Jayewardenepura; Thesis: "Applicable and Sustainable Mobile Learning Framework for Sri Lankan Higher Education"
  4. Mr. RPID Wimaladasa, MSc. Supervision (Completed) - 2024; Faculty of Graduate Studies, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka; Thesis: “Trainee – Industry matching system for technical colleges in Sri Lanka”

Participation in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Programmes/Extension Courses/Short Courses/Visiting Lectures

CDP Programmes

  1. Resource person – Conducting a workshop for academic staff on “ICT Skills in Higher Education” , conducted by Staff Development Center, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 05.02.2021
  2. Resource person - Conducting a workshop on “Learning Management System (LMS)” for academic staff, conducted by Quality Assurance Cell, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 17.07.2019
  3. Resource person – Conducting a workshop for academic staff on “ICT Skills in Higher Education”, conducted by Staff Development Center, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 28.11.2014

 

Extension Courses/ Short Courses

  1. Resource Person – For the extension course on “Web Programming and Android Applications” under the Certificate in Advanced Java Programming, conducted by Center for Open and Distance Learning (CODL), Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2021/2022
  2. Resource Person – For the extension course in “EBBA 1234 – Information Communication Technology” under the Bachelor of Business Administration General (External) Degree, conducted by Center for Open and Distance Learning (CODL), Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2021/2022 
  3. Resource Person – For the extension course on “Networking Concepts, Network Installation & Maintenance and Linux Server Installation” under the Certificate in Network Installation and Maintenance, conducted by Center for Open and Distance Learning (CODL), Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2016/2017
  4. Resource Person – For the extension course on “Computer Networks and Applications” under the Certificate in Computer and Information Technology, conducted by Center for Open and Distance Learning (CODL), Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2016
  5. Resource Person – For the extension course on “Networking Concepts, Network Installation & Maintenance and Linux Server Installation” under the Certificate in Network Installation and Maintenance, conducted by Center for Open and Distance Learning (CODL), Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2015/2016
  6. Resource Person – For the extension course on “Network Installation & Maintenance/ Software Installation & Configuration/ Troubleshooting” under the Certificate in Network Installation and Maintenance Management, conducted by External Degree Programmes and Extension Services Unit (EDPESU), Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2014/2015
  7. Resource Person – For the extension course on “Software Engineering”, conducted by External Degree Programmes and Extension Services Unit (EDPESU), Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2014/2015

 

Visiting Lectures

  1. Department of Statistics and Computer Science, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya (Module Name – Advanced Computer Networks, System Administration and Network Installation) - 2024
  2. Department of Industrial Management, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya (Module Name – System Administration and Network Installation, Mobile Networks) - 2024
  3. Department of Statistics and Computer Science, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya (Module Name – Advanced Computer Networks, Data Communication and Network, System Administration and Network Installation) - 2023 Contract on Sabbatical Leave
  4. Department of Information Technology, Faculty of Computing, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (Module Name – Data Communication and Network, Mobile Computing) - 2022
  5. Department of Information Technology, Faculty of Computing, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (Module Name – Data Communication and Network, Mobile Computing) - 2022
  6. Department of Agribusiness Management, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka (Module Name – E-Business in Food Industry) - 2021/2019
  7. Department of Statistics and Computer Science, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya (Module Name – System Administration and Network Installation) - 2021
  8. Department of Agribusiness Management, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka (Module Name – Information Technology in Agribusiness) - 2019/2016
  9. Department of Industrial Management, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya (Module Name – Computer Network Management) - 2018
  10. Department of Information Technology, Faculty of Computing, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (Module Name – Rapid Application Development, Advanced Web Technologies) - 2018
  11. Department of Statistics and Computer Science, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya (Module Name – Wireless Communication and Networks, System Administration and Network Installation) - 2015/2016

Chapters and Books of Scholarly Work

Books

  1. Premadasa, H. K. S., (2024), "A Student Handbook for Graphic Design”, 1st Edition, Dakshina Prakashana, ISBN: 978-624-5124-09-1.
  2. Premadasa, H. K. S., (2024), "Data Communication and Computer Networks”, 1st Edition, Dakshina Prakashana, ISBN: 978-624-5124-08-4.
  3. Premadasa, H. K. S., (2024), "How to Be a Good Presenter - A Text book for University Students”, 1st Edition, Dakshina Prakashana, ISBN: 978-624-5124-07-7.

 

Book Chapters

  1. Premadasa, H. K. S., (2021), "Determining the Impact of Social Networks for Increasing Life Expectancy of Patients with Non-Communicable Diseases in COVID-19 Pandemic”, Issues and Development in Health Research Vol. 7, Chapter 4, pp. 37-46. DOI: 10.9734/bpi/idhr/v7/5312F
  2. Dolawattha, D. D. M., and Premadasa, H. K. S., (2021) “Determination of Mobile Learning Application Usability: A Pattern Mining Approach that Goes Beyond the Statistical Method”, New Visions in Science and Technology Vol. 6, Chapter 13, pp. 153–160. DOI: 10.9734/bpi/nvst/v6/5152F.

 

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Editor-in-Chief of Journals/Editorial Board Member/Program Chair/Reviewer

Reviewer

  1. International Research Conference on Smart Computing and Systems Engineering, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2025 
  2. 9th ICMR, Faculty of Management Studies, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2024
  3. International Conference on Applied and Pure Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, 2020.
  4. IEEE Access Journal, 2019
  5. International Research Conference on Smart Computing and Systems Engineering, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, 2019.
  6. 7th International Conference of Sri Lanka Forum of University Economists, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2018.
  7. 3rd International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences – IRSPAS, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, 2018.
  8. 10th Applied Science, Business & Industrial Research Symposium, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka. 2018.
  9. International Conference on Innovations in Info-business and Technology, “Business Innovation through Big Data Analytics Sri Lanka”, Informatics Institute of Technology (IIT), Colombo, Sri Lanka, 2017.
  10. 9th Applied Science, Business & Industrial Research Symposium, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, 2017.
  11. 6th International Conference of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka – ICSUSL 2017.