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Professor RMKT Rathnayaka

Professor

Applied Sciences

Email : kapilar@appsc.sab.ac.lk

    Qualifications

    1. Bachelor of Science (Special) Degree  in Mathematics and Statistics, First Class (Honours), University of   Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2002- 2008 .
    2. Master Degree of Science in Industrial Mathematics,  University of Sri Jayawardanapura, 2009- 2011 .
    3. Master Degree of Science in Statistics, Wuhan University of Technology, China , 2011-2013 .
    4. Doctoral Degree in Applied Statistics, Wuhan University of Technology, China , 2013-2016 .

     

    Profile

  • RECOGNIZED INTERNATIONAL / NATIONAL AWARDS

    1. The Scientific Achievements Award for the Publications , Wuhan University of Technology , 2015/2016 .
    2. Outstanding Graduate Student of the year  (Doctoral Degree) , Wuhan University of Technology , 2015/2016 .
    3. Outstanding Graduate Student of the year  (Master Degree) , Wuhan University of Technology , 2011-2013 .
    4. Chinese Scholarship Award for Outstanding student of the year , Wuhan University of Technology , 2013/2014 .
    5. Presidential Award for Outstanding Contributions , Wuhan University of Technology , 2014/2015 .
    6. Full scholarship awarded for Master of Science Degree in Statistics , China Scholarship Council  & Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka , 2011-2013 .
    7. Full scholarship awarded for Doctoral Degree , China Scholarship Council  & Wuhan University of Technology , 2013-2016 .

     

     

    Membership of Professional Bodies/Associations

    1. Deputy Secretary General of the 2019 International Congress on Grey Systems and Uncertainty Analysis (GSUA 2019), Institute for Grey Systems Studies, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics (NUAA)
    2. President, Research and Development Committee, Institute of Applied Statistics (IASSL), Sri Lanka, 2021/2022
    3. Secretary, AI Popularisation Committee, Sri Lanka Association for Artificial Intelligence, 2018/ 2019
    4. President, AI Popularisation Committee, Sri Lanka Association for Artificial Intelligence, 2019/2020
    5. Council Member,  International Association of Grey System and Uncertain Analysis(GSUA), Institute for Grey System Studies, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics. Jiangjun Avenue, Nanjing 211106, P.R. China.
    6. Council Member, International Association of Grey System and Uncertain Analysis(GSUA), Centre for Computational Intelligence, De Montfort University, The Gateway, Leicester LE19BH, UK.
    7. Council Member, Institute of Applied Statistics (IASSL), Sri Lanka, 2018/2019, 2019/ 2020
    8. Treasurer, Association of Sri Lankan Students Wuhan – China Association 2011/ 2012 
    9. Life Member, Sri Lanka Association for Advancement of Science (SLAAS), (Membership Number: 10673/ E1)
    10. Life Member, Institute of Applied Statistics (IASSL), Sri Lanka,  (Membership Number: 450)
    11. Life Member,  Young Scientists Forum (YSF), National Science & Technology Commission , (Membership Number: Y/R/49)
    12. Member, International Engineering and Technology Institute, No. 20160023MST, www.ieti.net

    Research Interests

    • Time Series Modeling and Forecasting
    • Data  Mining and Machine Learning, 
    • Big Data Analytics,
    • Image processing neural network applications,
    • Sentiment Analysis,
    • Business Models,
    • Machine Learning and Multi-objective Combinatorial Optimization,
    • Bioinformatics

    Current Research Projects

    • Categories Customers Using Data Mining for Effective Communication and Increased Profitability
    • Data mining methods for rainfall forecasting
    • Artificial Intelligence Approach for Modeling the Spread of COVID-19 Infection
    • Heart Disease Diagnosis Using Data Mining Techniques
    • Mobile telecommunication customers churn prediction model
    • Analyzing multimodal transportation problem and its application to artificial intelligence
    • Combining Lexicon and Learning based Approaches for financial Sentiment Analysis

    Completed Research Projects

  • Undergraduate Research

    • Mobile Telecommunication Customers Churn Prediction Model
    • Introducing Novel Classification Methodology For Health Science; A Case Study In Kidney Disease in Sri Lanka
    • Programmatic Approach to Evaluate Affiliate Offers
    • A Novel Rating Algorithm For Online Sellers
    • Implementation of Novel Authentication Methodology For Payment Card Users
    • A Novel Task Allocation and Optimization System Based on Data Mining Techniques
    • The Impact of Soft Productivity Factors on Employee Turnover In It Industry; A Case Study In Sri Lanka
    • Impacts of Digital Games on Sports Participation In Northern Province of Sri Lanka.
    • Influence of Smart Interactive Advertising for Sri Lankan People Based on Age and Gender
    • Impact of Social Media Marketing for Entrepreneurs In Sri Lankan Business Industry
    • Best Uses of Social Media For Future Political Campaign In Sri Lanka
    • Improving Accuracy In Emotion Recognition From Text
    • Electronic Games For Child Education
    • Impacts of Youtube on University Education In Srilanka
    • Infuence of Twitter In Maraketing Communication Rather Than Mass Media
    • Role of Human Computer Interaction, Interface Design In Business Domains
    • Influence of New Technologies and ICT Towards Reading Culture Among Undergraduates And Professionals
    • Computer Aided Segmentation Approach For Melanoma Skin Cancer Detection
    • The Possibilities Of E-Learning Based on Moodle In Secondary Education
    • An Interactive Library Management System Using   Moodle
    • Impact of Mobile Development Towards Sri Lanka Tourism
    • Interactive Responsive Web Design For Higher Art Education
    • Improving Effort Estimation Practices in Small Scale Agile Software Projects
    • Impact Of Social Media Usage on Students’ Academic Performance in Sri Lanka
    • People’s perception, selected physical properties of soils and mass movements with special reference to Aranayaka landslide area
    • Land use patterns and hydrology of the Ma Oya Basin with special reference to Aranayake landslide area
    • Effects of micro habitat variables for litter dwelling macro land snails in upper catchment of walawa basin
    • Land use patterns, Hydrology and the physical properties of soil of the Koslanda Landslide area
    • variation of lichen diversity with respect to rock types and other environmental factors in selected areas at Belihuloya,Sri Lanka
    • Spatial and temporal Distribution Patterns of Dengue virus in Colombo District.
    • A Designing Novel Product Ranking System Based on the Emoji Interpretations
    • THE EXTENDED VERSION OF DIJKSTRA’S ALGORITHM TO IDENTIFY OPTIMUM TOURIST DESTINATIONS; A CASE STUDY ON SRI LANKA
    • A SENTIMENT ANALYSIS OF SOCIAL MEDIA DATA WITHIN BIG DATA DISTRIBUTED ENVIRONMENT FOR STOCK PREDICTION: A CASE STUDY ON CSE
    • An analysis of underground utility networks of an area for selecting an optimal construction site
    • Automatic Fish Species Classification Using Deep Convolutional Neural Networks
    • ANN and Remote sensing based approache to estimate the paddy  yield prediction in Amapara distict
    • THE ARTIFICIAL NEURAL NETWORK BASED HYBRID APPROACH FOR STOCK MARKET FORECASTING; A CASE STUDY ON COLOMBO STOCK EXCHANGE, SRI LANKA
    • Development of BI adaption framework for IT based SMEs
    • A Deep Learning Approach for Tomato Plant Disease Detection Based on Leaf Images
    • An Improved Cut Order Planning Process to Reduce Cut Waste
    • THE SOCIAL MEDIA SENTIMENT FRAMEWORK FOR ANALYSING RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN SOCIAL MEDIA CONSUMER REPUTATION AND SALES PERFORMANCES
    • Convolutional Neural Network based Image Detection System to Reduce Human-Elephant Conflict
    • Removing adaptive noise from Speech signals based on Hybrid approach
    • A Mix Model Approach for Identifying Occupational Stress among the Information Technology Employees: A Case Study
    • Novel Biomedical Image Approach to Detect Diabetic Retinopathy Using the Deep Learning Based CNN

    Postgraduate Supervision

    • Fiscal deficit as a determinants of inflation , (2015-2019) : Final stage of the thesis writing

     

    • The proposition of a novel model for YouTube Sentiment Analysis, Visualization and Recommendation using data mining techniques in a Big Data Environment, Status: (2019-2022)

     

    • Design new model of pre-requisite Gymnastic elements for high different movements on the balancing beam among Sri Lankan female Gymnasts, Status: (2019-2021) 

     

    • Investigation of anti-diabetic activity of selected plants and isolation of their activity compounds   ,  Status: (2019-2021)

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

    1. Served as a resource person for the workshop on “Structural equation modeling in AMOS” organized by Academic Training committee   of the Institute of Applied Statistics Sri Lanka (IASSL) on 16th March 2019 from 9.00 A.M to 4.30 P.M at the IASSL Professional Center, Colombo.
    2. Served as a resource person for the workshop on “STATA” organized by AHEAD/ SME Project, Faculty of Social Sciences on 2nd August 2019 from 9.00 A.M to 4.30 P.M at the Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.
    3. Served as a resource person for the workshop on “Basic Statistics for Managers and Researchers” organized by the Academic Training committee   of the Institute of Applied Statistics Sri Lanka (IASSL) on 05th April 2019 from 9.00 A.M to 4.30 P.M at the IASSL Professional Center.
    4. Served as a resource person for the workshop on “Structural equation modeling in AMOS” organized by AHEAD/ SME Project, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka on 6th  December 2019 from 9.00 A.M to 4.30 P.M at the Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.
    5. Served as a resource person for the workshop on “Advanced Statistical Analysis with SPSS” organized by the Academic Training committee   of the Institute of Applied Statistics Sri Lanka (IASSL) on 15th March 2019 from 9.00 A.M to 4.30 P.M at the IASSL Professional Center.
    6. Served as a resource person for the Capacity Building workshop on “Advanced Statistical Techniques and Reference / Bibliography Management ” organized by the Human Resource Development Committee of the Faculty of Applied Sciences under the auspices of the Internal quality Assurance Cell, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka  on 19th July 2018
    7. Served as a resource person for the short course on “SPSS with Basic Statistics” organized by the Academic Training committee of the Institute of Applied Statistics Sri Lanka (IASSL) for the Administrative Staff of the Research Division, The Parliament of Sri Lanka on 02nd to 08th July 2019
    8. Served as a resource person for the short course on “Basic Statistics for Managers & Researchers” organized by the Academic Training committee of the Institute of Applied Statistics Sri Lanka (IASSL) for the Administrative Staff of Examinations & Registration Division, Department of Examinations Sri Lanka on 11th to 13th February 2019
    9. Served as a resource person of the workshop on “Artificial Intelligence” organized by the Kelaniya Zonal Educational Office focusing G.C.E (A/L) teachers and students who follow ICT subject, on 19th September 2019 at the Darmapala Secondary School, Bandarawela.
    10. Served as a resource person of the workshop on “Android Application Development with Android Studio” focusing G.C.E (A/L) teachers and students who follow ICT subject, on 05th November 2019 at the Viharamahadevi National School, Kiribathgoda.
    11. Served as a resource person to deliver a lecturer on “Rules & Regulations that governs the University Students” at the orientation programme 2016/2017 on 21st November 2017 at the auditorium of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.
    12. Served as a resource person to deliver a lecturer on “Rules & Regulations that governs the University Students” at the orientation programme 2017/2018 on 30th January 2019 at the Prof. J.W. Dayananda Somasundera auditorium of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

    Research Publication in Indexed Journals

    1. R. M. Kapila Tharanga Rathnayaka, D. M. K. N. Seneviratna & Wei Long (2018) The dynamic relationship between energy consumption and economic growth in China, Energy Sources, Part B: Economics, Planning, and Policy, Taylor and Francis , 13:5, 264-268, DOI: 10.1080/15567249.2015.1084402.
    2. R. M. Kapila Tharanga Rathnayaka, and D.M.K.N (2019). Taylor series approximation and unbiased GM(1,1) based hybrid statistical approach for forecasting daily gold price demands, Grey Systems: Theory and Application, 9 (1) : 5-18, ISSN : 2043-9377, https://doi.org/10.1108/GS-08-2018-0032
    3. R.M. Kapila Tharanga Rathnayaka, D.M.K.N. Seneviratna, Wei Jianguo, Hasitha Indika Arumawadu, (2016) "An unbiased GM(1,1)-based new hybrid approach for time series forecasting", Grey Systems: Theory and Application, Vol. 6 Issue: 3, pp.322-340, doi: 10.1108/GS-04-2016-0009.
    4. R.M. Kapila Tharanga Rathnayaka, D.M.K.N Seneviratna, Wei Jianguo, (2016) "Grey system based novel forecasting and portfolio mechanism on CSE", Grey Systems: Theory and Application, Vol. 6 Issue: 2, pp.126-142, doi.org: 10.1108/GS-02-2016-0004.
    5. R.M. Kapila Tharanga Rathnayaka D.M.K.N Seneviratna Wei Jianguo, (2015),"Grey system based novel approach for stock market forecasting", Grey Systems: Theory and Application, Vol. 5 Iss 2, pp. 178 - 193, doi: 10.1108/GS-04-2015-0014.
    6. H. K. Salinda Premadasa,R. M. Kapila Tharanga Rathnayaka,A. Waruni Thiranagama, Chaminda Niroshan Walpita (2018), "Remodeling the educational usage of Facebook in smart-mobile age", Education and Information Technologies,  pp.1-21,  doi.org:10.1007/s10639-018-9759-6.
    7. Rathnayaka, R.M.K.T. & Seneviratna, D.M.K.N., (2018). Impact of macroeconomic variables on stock market returns: a case study of Colombo Stock Exchange, Sri Lanka. Kelaniya Journal of Management. 6, pp.1–12. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/kjm.v6i0.7541
    8. Dissanayake, H. M. K. P., Udeshani, W. A. C., Koswatte, S., Rathnayake, K. T., Gunatilake, S. V., Fernando, R., & Gunatilake, S. K. (2020). Quality of surface and ground waters for domestic and irrigation purposes in CKD/CKDu prevalent areas in Moneragala District, Sri Lanka. Ceylon Journal of Science, 49(1), 81–91., ISSN :E-ISSN: 2513-230X, DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/cjs.v49i1.7708
    9. R.M. Kapila Tharanga Rathnayaka, D.M. K. N. Seneviratna and Wei Jianguo (2016). Short-term and long-term dynamics between macroeconomic indicators and market fluctuation: A study  of Colombo Stock Exchange, Journal of Management Matters, 2016 Faculty of Management Studies, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka,  3 (1): 20–27., ISSN 1391-7099.
    10. R. Jayathilake, R. M. Kapila Tharanga Rathnayaka,  (2020), Imfact of Macroeconomic Variables on Colombo Stock Exchange: The Sri Lankan Experience, Sri Lanka Economic Journal, 16(1), June 2019, The Journal of the Sri Lanka Economic Association
    11. M.M. Gunarathna, R.M.K.T. Rathnayaka and W. M. W. Kandegama, "Identification of an Efficient Deep Leaning Architecture for Tomato Disease Classification Using Leaf Images", Journal of Food and Agriculture 2020, 13(1): 33 - 53DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/jfa.v13i1.5230
    12. R. M. Kapila Tharanga Rathnayaka, D. M. K. N. Seneviratna, (2020) , "Taylor Series approximation based Unbiased GM(1,1) Hybrid Statistical Approach for forecasting Stock Market", The Journal of Grey System, 32 (3), 125-135

    Research Publication in refereed Journals

    1. D.M.K.N Seneviratna, R. M. Kapila Tharanga Rathnayaka (2017). Rainfall Data  Forecasting By SARIMA and BPNN Models, IOSR Journal of Mathematics (IOSR-JM), 13(6): 57-63., Print ISSN: 2319-765X.   Online ISSN: 2278-5728, DOI: 10.9790/5728-1306035763.
    2. I. M. Nawarathne and R. M. Kapila Tharanga Rathnayaka (2019), Analyzing user Satisfaction with Academic Library Services using CRISP-DM Process , SRELS Journal of Information Management, Vol 56(3), June 2019, p. 135-139, ISSN (Print):0972-2467, ISSN(Online): 0976-2477, DOI: 10.17821/srels/2019/v56i3/145170
    3. Ameer Mohamed Aslam Sujah1, Kapila Tharanga Rathnayaka R.M.  (2019), Telecommunication Customer Categorization with Novel Data Mining Approach for Effective Communication and Increase Profitability, IOSR Journal of Computer Engineering (IOSR-JCE) e-ISSN: 2278-0661,p-ISSN: 2278-8727, Volume 21, Issue 5, Ser. I (Sep - Oct 2019), PP 55-66, www.iosrjournals.org
    4. Arumawadu, H.I., Rathnayaka, R.M.K.T. & Seneviratna, D.M.K.N. (2016). New Proposed Mobile Telecommunication Customer Call Center Roster Scheduling Under the Graph Coloring Approach,  International Journal of Computer Applications Technology and Research, 2016, 5(4): 234–237 , ISSN: 2319–8656.
    5. Hasitha Indika Arumawadu, R M Kapila Tharanga Rathnayaka, SK Illangarathne (2015). K-Means Clustering For Segment Web Search Results, International Journal of Engineering Works, Kambohwell Publisher Enterprises, 2(8): 79-83., Print ISSN: 2521-2419   Online ISSN: 2409-2770
    6. Hasitha Indika Arumawadu, R M Kapila Tharanga Rathnayaka, SK Illangarathne (2015). Mining Profitability of Telecommunication Customers Using K-Means Clustering, Journal of Data Analysis and Information Processing, Scientific Research Publishing , 3(3): 1-8., Print ISSN: 2327-7211 Online ISSN: 2327-7203, DOI: 10.4236/jdaip.2015.3300.
    7. R.M. Kapila Tharanga  Rathnayaka and D.M.K.N Seneviratne,      “G M (1, 1) Analysis and Forecasting for Efficient Energy Production and Consumption”, International Journal of Business, Economics and Management works, Kambohwell Publisher Enterprises, 1 (1), 6-11, 2014, ISSN: 2410-3500 https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18402
    8. R.M. Kapila Tharanga  Rathnayaka and D.M.K.N Seneviratne (2014).  Journal of Comparative Study on Sri Lanka and Nigeria Economy , Comparative Study on Sri Lankan and Nigiria : Economy, Polity and Socity Volume II, 1 (2), 194-208., ISSN: 978-955-53820-9-0
    9. R. M Kapila Tharanga Rathnayaka (2014), Cross-Cultural Dimensions of Business Communication: Evidence from Sri Lanka, International Review of Management and Business Research,  3(3): 1579-1587, ISSN: 2306-9007., www.irmbrjournal.com/papers/1412851838.pdf
    10. Hettiarachchi C.N, Rathnayaka R.M.K.T, Ruwangika  N.R.A.M (2019), “Multi-Agent based Intelligent Weather Forecasting System”, International Journal of Advanced Research in Science, Engineering and Technology,  6 (8); 10501-10512
    11. Jayathileke, P. M. B., and Rathnayaka, R.M. K. T. (2014) “Testing the Link between Inflation and Economic Growth: Evidence from Asia, Modern Economy, 4 (2,): 87-92.  , DOI: 10.4236/me.2013.42011.
    12. R.M Kapila Tharanga  Rathnayaka, D.M. Kumudu Nadeeshani Seneviratne and Zhong- jun Wang (2013), An Investigation of Statistical Behaviors of the Stock Market Fluctuations in the Colombo Stock Market: ARMA & PCA Approach, Journal of Scientific Research & Reports, 3(1): 130-138, ISSN: 2320-022, www.sciencedomain.org
    13. R.M. Kapila Tharanga  Rathnayaka, Zhong-jun Wang , Satish Anamalamudi and Siyue Cheng (2012). Enhanced Greedy Optimization Algorithm with Data Warehousing for Automated Nurse Scheduling System, E-Health Telecommunication Systems and Networks ,1(4): 43-48., Print ISSN: 2327-7211 Online ISSN: 2327-7203, DOI: 10.4236/etsn.2012.14007.
    14. R.M. Kapila Tharanga  Rathnayaka and Zhong-jun Wang (2012). Influence of Family Status on the Dietary Patterns and Nutritional Levels of Children, Food and Nutrition Sciences, 3(8): 1055-1059, Print ISSN: 2157-944X  Online ISSN: 2157-9458, DOI: 10.4236/fns.2012.38140
    15. R.M. Kapila Tharanga  Rathnayaka and Zhong-jun Wang (2012). Prevalence And Effect Of Personal Hygiene Ontransmission of Helminthes Infection Among Primary School Children Living in Slums, ZENITH-International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, 1(2): 12-16., Online ISSN: 2231-5780
    16. K. A. A. Chathurangi, R. M. K. T. Rathnayaka, L. L. G. Chathuranga    (2020), Introducing novel classification methodology for health science; A case study in kidney disease in Sri Lanka, IOSR Journal of Computer Engineering (IOSR-JCE), 22(4); 19-30., Print ISSN: 0972-2467   Online ISSN: 0976-2477

    Published as full paper at the National/International Conferences/Symposium

    1. R.M. Kapila Tharanga  Rathnayaka, Wei Jianguo and D.M.K.N Seneviratne, “Geometric Brownian Motion with Ito lemma Approach to evaluate market fluctuations: A case study on Colombo Stock Exchange”, 2014 International Conference on Behavioral, Economic, and Socio-Cultural Computing (BESC2014), Shanghai, China, 2014. DOI: 10.1109/BESC.2014.7059517
    2. R.M. Kapila Tharanga  Rathnayaka, D.M.K.N Seneviratne, Wei Jianguo and Hasitha  Indika Arumawadu (2015), “A Hybrid Statistical Approach for Stock Market Forecasting Based on Artificial   Neural Network and ARIMA Time Series Models”, International Conference on Behavioral, Economic and Socio-cultural Computing (BESC), Nanjing, China. DOI: 10.1109/BESC.2015.7365958
    3. R.M. Kapila Tharanga Rathnayaka and D.M.K.N Seneviratne (2019). “Taylor Series approximation based Unbiased GM(1,1)  Hybrid Statistical Approach for forecasting Stock Market”, The 2019 International Congress on Grey Systems and Uncertainty Analysis (GSUA 2019) hosted by Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics (NUAA), Grand Mercure Bangkok     Fortune in Bangkok, Bangkok, Thailand, August 8-11, 2019.
    4. R. M. Kapila Tharanga  Rathnayaka  and D.M.K.N Seneviratne (2019). “Grey Statistical Approach for Forecasting  Electricity Demand in Sri Lanka”, The 2019 International Congress on Grey Systems and Uncertainty Analysis (GSUA 2019) hosted by Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics (NUAA), Grand Mercure Bangkok     Fortune in Bangkok, Bangkok, Thailand, August 8-11, 2019.
    5. R.M Kapila Tharanga Rathnayaka and D.M K. N. Seneviratna  (2018),  “Geometric Brownian Motion based new hybried statistical approach for stock market forecasting” 3rd Interdisciplinary Conference of Management researchers, (ICMR 2018),  Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka, 2018, 2-7., ISBN 978-955-644-068-3
    6. R.M Kapila Tharanga Rathnayaka , D.M K. N. Seneviratna  and H.I Arumawadu (2016). “A new time series approach for volatility forecasting ” Symposium on Statistical & Computational Modelling with Applications, (SymSCMA-2016),  University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016, 5-8.
    7. R.M Kapila Tharanga Rathnayaka and D.M K. N. Seneviratna (2017), “The Artificial Neural network based hybrid statistical approach for volatility forecasting in Colombo stock exchange” 6th Young Scientists Forum, (6th YSF),  National Science and Technology Commission, Sri Lanka, 2017, 107-111.
    8. R.M Kapila Tharanga Rathnayaka, D.M K. N. Seneviratna and  H. I. Arumawadu (2016),  “A Vector Error Correction Modelling Approach to evaluate equilibrium relationships on Colombo Stock Exchange”, 5th   International Conference on Management and Economics, (ICME) University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, ISBN 978-955-1507-48-0.
    9. R.M Kapila Tharanga Rathnayaka and D.M K. N. Seneviratna (2018). “Factors affecting on exchange rate fluctuation: evidence from Sri Lankan domain in recent past” 7th   International Conference on Management and Economics, (ICME) University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2018. ISBN 978-955-1507,  59-6.
    10. R.M. Kapila Tharanga  Rathnayaka and D.M.K.N Seneviratne (2019), “A   Machine Learning Approach to predicting Market indices: A case study of Colombo Stock Exchange, Sri Lanka”, 8th International Conference on Management and Economics   ( ICME 2019), Faculty of Management and Finance, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 15th August 2019.
    11. Rathnayaka, RM Kapila Tharanga; Jianguo, Wei; Nagahawatta, SC Nagahawatta (2014), “A Review on Geometric Brownian motion for forecasting the Daily Share Prices in CSE”, KDU International Research Conference, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka., URI: http://ir.kdu.ac.lk/handle/345/1616
    12. R.M Kapila Tharanga Rathnayaka, D.M K. N. Seneviratna and  S.C. Nagahawatta (2014),  “An Empirical Investigation of Stock Market Behaviour in the Colombo Stock Exchange”, 3rd  International Conference on Management and Economics, (ICME) University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., ISBN 978-955-1507-30-5. , www.mgt.ruh.ac.lk/pub_index.php?page=1002014
    13. R.M Kapila Tharanga Rathnayaka, D.M Kumudu Nadeeshani Seneviratna and SC Nagahawatta (2013),  “Statistical Techniques Approach For Evaluating The Market Fluctuations; The Case Study In Colombo Stock Exchange ”, International Conference on Business & Information(ICBI 2013) , University of Kelaniya. ISBN 978-955-4563-17-9 , www.kln.ac.lk/fcms/ICBI2013 .
    14. R.M Kapila Tharanga Rathnayaka, Wang, Zhong Jun and, D.M Kumudu Nadeeshani Seneviratna and, Sachini Chandima Nagahawatta (2013), An Econometric Evaluation of Colombo Stock Exchange: Evidence from ARMA & PCA Approach. Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Management and Economics, ISSN: 978-955-1057-23-7, http://ssrn.com/abstract=2442911
    15. S. N. Ariyathilake and R. M. K. T. Rathnayaka (2019), "DNN Classifier and Decision Tree-Based Novel Methodology for Analyzing Road Accidents," 19th International Conference on Advances in ICT for Emerging Regions (ICTer), Colombo, Sri Lanka, 2019, pp. 1-8., ISSN: 978-1-7281-5156-4/19
    16. S Sivathmeega, RKAR Kariapper, R.M. Kapila Tharanga Rathnayaka, (2018) "Computer aided segmentation approach for Melanoma skin cancer detection", International Research Conference, Smart Computing and System Engineering, Department of Industrial Management, Faculty of Science,  University of Kelaniya, MARCH, 2018, COLOMBO, 209-212.
    17. K. A. A Chathurangi and R. M. K. T. Rathnayaka  (2018), Artificial Neural Network based new classification methodology for identifying Kidny disease risk level, 11th International Research Conference, General Sri John Kothalawala Defence University, Rathmalana, Sri Lanka.
    18. L. L. G Chaturanga, R. M. K. T. Rathnayaka and HI Arumawadu, (2018), New customers churn prediction model for telecommunication industry, 11th International Research Conference, General Sri John Kothalawala Defence University, Rathmalana, Sri Lanka.
    19. Udumulla, N. M; Madhubashini, M. G. A. K; Hakmanage, N. M; Sandaruwani, I. M; Jayasundara, D. D. M; Rathnayaka, R. M. K. T (2018). Time-Series Analysis of Monthly Rainfall Data for the Nuwara Eliya District, Sri Lanka, 11th International Research Conference, General Sri John Kothalawala Defence University, Rathmalana, Sri Lanka., URI: http://ir.kdu.ac.lk/handle/345/2561
    20. Hettikankanama H. K. S. K ; Vasanthapriyan S.; Rathnayaka R. M. K.T. (2019). DATA MINING APPROACH FOR CUSTOMER REVIEW BASED PRODUCT RATING IN ONLINE PRODUCT RECOMMENDATION, 4th Interdisciplinary Conference of Management Researchers (ICMR 2019), Sabaragamuwa Univeristy of Sri Lanka, 2019
    21. Munasinghe A. B. I; Ushantha R. A. C.; Rathnayaka R. M. K.T. (2019). THE IMPACT OF PERCEIVED RISK ON ONLINE PURCHASE INTENTION OF ONLINE SHOPPERS IN COLOMBO DISTRICT, 4th Interdisciplinary Conference of Management Researchers (ICMR 2019), Sabaragamuwa Univeristy of Sri Lanka, 2019
    22. Athapaththu A. M . B. T; Ushantha R. A. C.; Rathnayaka R. M. K.T. (2019). THE IMPACT OF E-SERVICESCAPE ON CONSUMERS’ ONLINE PURCHASE INTENTION TOWARDS ONLINE RETAIL WEBSITES IN SRI LANKA: THE MEDIATING EFFECT OF WEBSITE TRUST, 4th Interdisciplinary Conference of Management Researchers (ICMR 2019), Sabaragamuwa Univeristy of Sri Lanka, 2019
    23. W. A. C. J. K. Chandrasekara, R. M. K. T. Rathnayaka and L. L. G. Chathuranga, "A Real-Time Density-Based Traffic Signal Control System," 2020 5th International Conference on Information Technology Research (ICITR), Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, 2020, pp. 1-6, doi: 10.1109/ICITR51448.2020.9310906.
    24. E. Y. L. Nandapala, K. P. N. Jayasena and R. M. K. T. Rathnayaka, "Behavior Segmentation based Micro-Segmentation Approach for Health Insurance Industry," 2020 2nd International Conference on Advancements in Computing (ICAC), Malabe, Sri Lanka, 2020, pp. 333-338, doi: 10.1109/ICAC51239.2020.9357282.
    25. M. M. Gunarathna and R. M. K. T. Rathnayaka, "Experimental Determination of CNN Hyper-Parameters for Tomato Disease Detection using Leaf Images," 2020 2nd International Conference on Advancements in Computing (ICAC), Malabe, Sri Lanka, 2020, pp. 464-469, doi: 10.1109/ICAC51239.2020.9357284.
    26. M. M. Gunarathna and R. M. K. T. Rathnayaka, "Experimental Determination of CNN Hyper-Parameters for Tomato Disease Detection using Leaf Images," 2020 2nd International Conference on Advancements in Computing (ICAC), Malabe, Sri Lanka, 2020, pp. 464-469, doi: 10.1109/ICAC51239.2020.9357284.
    27. W. M. R. K. Wanninayaka, R. M. K. T. Rathnayaka and E. P. N. Udayakumara, "Artificial neural network to estimate the paddy yield prediction using remote sensing, weather and non weather variable in Ampara district, Sri Lanka," 2020 5th International Conference on Information Technology Research (ICITR), Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, 2020, pp. 1-6, doi: 10.1109/ICITR51448.2020.9310894.
    28. G. W. R. I. Wijesinghe and R. M. K. T. Rathnayaka, "Stock Market Price Forecasting using ARIMA vs ANN; A Case study from CSE," 2020 2nd International Conference on Advancements in Computing (ICAC), Malabe, Sri Lanka, 2020, pp. 269-274, doi: 10.1109/ICAC51239.2020.9357288.
    29. G. W. R. I. Wijesinghe and R. M. K. T. Rathnayaka, "ARIMA and ANN Approach for forecasting daily stock price fluctuations of industries in Colombo Stock Exchange, Sri Lanka," 2020 5th International Conference on Information Technology Research (ICITR), Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, 2020, pp. 1-7, doi: 10.1109/ICITR51448.2020.9310826.
    30. M. V. D. H. P. Malawana and R. M. K. T. Rathnayaka, "The Public Sentiment analysis within Big data Distributed system for Stock market prediction– A case study on Colombo Stock Exchange," 2020 5th International Conference on Information Technology Research (ICITR), Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, 2020, pp. 1-6, doi: 10.1109/ICITR51448.2020.9310871.
    31. K. S. P. Premarathna, R. M. K. T. Rathnayaka and J. Charles, "An Elephant Detection System to Prevent Human-Elephant Conflict and Tracking of Elephant Using Deep Learning," 2020 5th International Conference on Information Technology Research (ICITR), Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, 2020, pp. 1-6, doi: 10.1109/ICITR51448.2020.9310798.
    32. T. C. Weerakoon and K. T. Rathnayaka, "Initiating customer relationship measurement at small and medium enterprises with low computational cost," 2020 International Research Conference on Smart Computing and Systems Engineering (SCSE), Colombo, Sri Lanka, 2020, pp. 161-165, doi: 10.1109/SCSE49731.2020.9313017.

    Published in abstract/Extended abstract at the National/International Conferences/Symposium

    1. R. M. K. T Rathnayaka and L.A.L.W Jayaseekara, “Survey study of the requirements of a teller machine within the university premises for the public usage”, 5th Science symposium, University of Ruhuna 2009.
    2. R.M Kapila Tharanga Rathnayaka and Wei Jianguo (2015), “A Vector Error Correction Modelling Approach Towards Exchange Rate Volatility in CSE”, International Research Conference on Systems Engineering and Management Science 2015 (IRC-SEMS2015), Wuhan University, Wuhan, China.
    3. R. M Kapila Tharanga Rathnayaka (2016),  “A New Hybrid Statistical Approach for Stock Market Forecasting: A case study on Colombo Stock Exchange” , The 3rd Innovation and Global Industrial Development Forum & 2016 International Symposium on “New Incentives New Model New Economy”, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, China.
    4.  R. M. Kapila Tharanga Rathnayaka , D.M.K.N. Seneviratna, "Artificial Neural Network based New Hybrid Approach for Forecasting Electricity Demands in Sri Lanka", Kelaniya International Conference on Advances in Computing and Technology (KICACT‒2017) Proceedings, 28th July 2017, Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.
    5. R. M. Kapila Tharanga Rathnayaka, D. M. K. N. Seneviratna, (2017), “Geometric Brownian Motion Based New Hybrid Statistical Approach for  Forecasting Time series Data under the Volatility”, 7th Annual Research Session of the Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.
    6. G.W.S. Silva, R.M.K.T. Rathnayake, H.K.S. Munasinghe and I.K. Perera (2009), “Experimental study of tilted tray solar distillation still and developing a mathematical model”, 1st Natural Resource Symposium, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.
    7. R. M Kapila Tharanga Rathnayaka and Wei Jianguo (2014), “The Analysis of Colombo Stock Market Fluctuations by the Multivariate Statistical Approach”, Wayamba international Conference (winc-2014), Wayaba University of Sri Lanka. www.wyb.ac.lk/publications/research-symposium/wayamba international-conference-winc-2014 .
    8. R. M Kapila Tharanga Rathnayaka, S. C Nagahawatta and A.D. Naidu (2014). “Electricity Demand For Sri Lanka: G M (1, 1) Forecasting Approach”, Wayamba international Conference winc-2014, Wayaba University of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka., www.wyb.ac.lk/publications/research-symposium/wayamba-international-conference-winc-2014
    9. Sivathmeega S. and Rathnayaka R.M.K.T. (2018), "A Novel approach to detection of Melanoma Skin Cancer Based on Image Processing Techniques", Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Multidisciplinary Approaches – 2018 (ICMA2018), Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka., ISSN: 2386 – 1509
    10. K. M Somawathie, C.K. Dalukdeniya, R. M. K. T. Rathnayaka  and Wijithasena (2018), Cooking effect on total phenolic content of different skin coloured vigna unguiculata ssp. sesqipedalis, South Asia Conference on Multidisciplinary Research 2018, 06th Octomber, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
    11. Kumara H. N, Bandara S.M.G.S, Sudarshani E.G. and Rathnayaka R.M.K.T (2019), A Time series modeling approach for forecasting gold price demands in Sri Lanka, Proceeding of 6th Ruhuna International Science & Technology Conference ( RISTCON), University of Ruhuna, Matara , Sri Lanka, 30th January, 2019.
    12. R. M Kapila Tharanga Rathnayaka, Zhong-jun Wang, Harshani Perera (2013), “Factors Influencing Human Dietary Patterns: With Special Reference to Bandarawela Area”, Fourth International Symposium-2013 (INSYM) Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka., ISSN: 1800-4407
    13. S. D. D. H. Rathnasiri,  R. A. Chanaka Ushantha, R. M. Kapila Tharanga Rathnayaka , (2018), “The impact of store image attributes on cusumers’ store loyalty in Sri Lankan supermarkets”, 3rd Interdisciplinary Conference of Management researchers , 23rd-25th Octomber 2018, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.
    14. R. P. D. T. Maduwanthi,  R. A. Chanaka Ushantha, R. M. Kapila Tharanga Rathnayaka , (2018), “The impact of store atmosphre on cusumers’ patronage intention in Sri Lankan supermarkets”, 3rd Interdisciplinary Conference of Management researchers , 23rd-25th Octomber 2018, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.
    15. K. A. A. Chathurangi, R. M Kapila Tharanga Rathnayaka, “Introducing Novel Classification Methodology to detect kidney disease patterns in Sri Lanka”, 3rd International Conference on Advances in Computing and Technology (ICACT 2018), Faculty of Computing and Technology, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.
    16. L. L. G. Chaturanga, R. M Kapila Tharanga Rathnayaka, “Mobile Telecommunication customers churn prediction model”, 3rd International Conference on Advances in Computing and Technology (ICACT 2018), Faculty of Computing and Technology, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.
    17. Gayan Weerakutti, Kapila T. Rathnayaka, “Programmatic Approach to evaluate Affiliate Offers”, 3rd International Conference on Advances in Computing and Technology (ICACT 2018), Faculty of Computing and Technology, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.
    18. Rathnayaka, RMKT; Seneviratna, DMKN; (2017),  Impact of Macroeconomic Variables on Stock Market Returns: A case study of Colombo Stock Exchange, Sri Lanka, International Conference on Business and information 2017, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.
    19. R. M. K. T Rathnayaka and D. M. K. N Senaviratna, “ Artificial Neural Network and ARIMA based new hybrid statistical approach for stock market predictions”, Proceeding of the 74th Annual Sessions – SLAAS 2018, Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science,Sri Lanka.
    20. D. M. K. N Senaviratna and R.M.K.T Rathnayaka, “ Forecasting performances of hybried ANN-SARIMA , Grey and SARIMA models for monthly rainfall data”, Proceeding of the 74th Annual Sessions – SLAAS 2018, Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science,Sri Lanka.
    21. A. M. M. Athukorala , R. M. Kapila Tharanga Rathnayaka, S. Thuseethan and S.  Suwandarathna (2017), "Multisite Shipment Business Solution", 7th Annual Research Session of the Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.
    22. N. N. Mahisha, H. M. K. T Gunawardana and R. M. K. T Rathnayaka, “Investigation of effert estimation practices in small scale agile software products” , Proceeding of the 3rd International Research Symosium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 26th Octomber 2018, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.
    23. Ariyathilake; SN; Rathnayake; RMKT, (2019), Multi-Layer Perceptron Approach for Predicting Road Traffic Accidents Based on the Driver Age, 12th International Research Conference,  General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka, URI: http://ir.kdu.ac.lk/handle/345/2274
    24. Chathurangi; KAA; Chathuranga; LLG; Rathnayaka; RMKT, (2019), Artificial Neural Network Based Novel Flood Prediction Model: A Case Study in Rathnapura in Sri Lanka, 12th International Research Conference,  General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka,  URI: http://ir.kdu.ac.lk/handle/345/2290
    25. Hewavitharana, KIG; Silva, ARN; Kumara, GWGP; Karunarathna, RH; Nanayakkara, PGCL; Gunawickrama, KBS; Jayasekara, JKMB; Rathnayaka, RMKT; Gunawickrama, SHNP, (2019), Leukocyte, thrombocyte and cytokine profiles of the CKD affected people of Girandurukotte and Mahiyanganaya area of Sri Lanka, 12th International Research Conference,  General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka. URI: http://ir.kdu.ac.lk/handle/345/2366
    26. Rathnayaka, RMKT; Seneviratna, DMKN; (2019),  Artificial neural network approach for predicting daily price indices in Colombo Stock Exchange, Sri Lanka, 12th International Research Conference,  General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka., URI: http://ir.kdu.ac.lk/handle/345/2362
    27. HKSK Hettikanama, S Vasanthapriyan and RMKT Rathnayake;, (2019), Data Mining and Machine Learning Approach for Online product recommendation system using sentiment analysis, 12th International Research Conference,  General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka,  URI: http://ir.kdu.ac.lk/handle/345/2287
    28. Silva, ARN; Kumara, GWGP; Karunarathna, RH; Nanayakkara, PGCL; Gunawickrama, KBS; Jayasekara, JKMB; Rathnayaka, RMKT; Gunawickrama, SHNP, (2019), Comparative Assessment of eGFR Variants in CKD Diagnosis : A study in Padaviya area of Sri Lanka, 12th International Research Conference,  General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka., URI: http://ir.kdu.ac.lk/handle/345/2164
    29. Ariyathilake PBSN and Rathnayake RMKT, (2019), COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF MACHINE LEARNING ALGORITHMS FOR ROAD ACCIDENT FORECASTING, ICSUSL 2019, 7th International Conference of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka
    30. Weerakoon WMHGTCK and RATHNAYAKA RMKT, (2019), PRINCIPAL COMPONENT ANALYSIS FOR INITIAL CUSTOMER IDENTIFICATION AT SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES,  ICSUSL 2019, 7th International Conference of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.
    31.  Hettikankanama HKSK, Vasanthapriyan S and Rathnayaka RMKT, (2019), IMPROVED MACHINE LEARNING APPROACH FOR SENTIMENT POLARITY ESTIMATION FOR OPINION MINING, ICSUSL 2019, 7th International Conference of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka
    32.  Chathurangi KAA, Chathuranga LLG and Rathnayaka RMKT, (2019), MACHINE LEARNING APPROACH FOR FLOOD PREDICTION IN RATNAPURA, IN SRI LANKA, ICSUSL 2019, 7th International Conference of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka
    33.  Kalaivani N and Rathnayaka RMKT; (2019), IMPLEMENTATION OF DATA MINING APPROACH FOR ANALYZING AGRICULTURE DEMANDS, ICSUSL 2019, 7th International Conference of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka
    34. Prasanth S and Rathnayaka RMKT; (2019), DEVELOPMENT OF A PREDICTION MODEL IN IDENTIFYING THE CHURNERS AND NON-CHURNERS, ICSUSL 2019, 7th International Conference of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.
    35. Sujah AMA and Rathnayaka RMKT; (2019), MACHINE LEARNING APPROACH FOR CUSTOMER CATEGORIZATION USING DATA MINING TO INCREASE PROFITABILITY, ICSUSL 2019, 7th International Conference of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka
    36. Dias PGI, Anuradha NGD, Somathunga C, Dasanayaka PDSD, Perera MGAN, Rathnayaka RMKT, Kananke TC, Wickramarathne MN, and Rathnayaka RMUSK; (2019), REQUIREMENT ANALYSIS FOR IDENTIFYING THE COMMERCIALIZING POTENTIAL OF A HERBAL REMEDY FOR THE TREATMENT OF DYSMENORRHEA Dias PGI, Anuradha , ICSUSL 2019, 7th International Conference of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.
    37. S. Sivathmeega, R.K.A.R. Kariapper and R. M.K.T Rathnayaka (2018), Computer aided segmentation approach for Melanoma skin cancer detection, Smart Computing and System Engineering, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., URI: http://repository.kln.ac.lk/handle/123456789/19037
    38. Sujah M. A.  Ameer and Kapila Tharanga Rathnayaka R. M. ; (2019), Telecommunication Customer Segmentation Based on the Profitable with a Novel Data Mining Approach, RIRC 2019, Rajarata International Research Conference, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka
    39. Shehani N. Ariyathilake and Kapila Tharanga Rathnayaka R. M. ; (2019), Identification of Factors in Road Accidents through classification and Regression Three; Machine Learning Approach, RIRC 2019, Rajarata International Research Conference, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka
    40. Ayesha K.A. Chathurangi, Gihan L.L. Chathuranga and Kapila Tharanga Rathnayaka R. M. ; (2019), Application of Neural Networks for flood prediction in Rathnapura Town in Sri Lanka, RIRC 2019, Rajarata International Research Conference, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka
    41. WMRK Wanninayaka, RMKT Rathnayaka and EPN Udayakumara (2020), "Mapping & Classifying Paddy Fields Applying Machine Learning Algorithms with Multi-temporal Sentinel-1A in Ampara District", 13TH INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH CONFERENCE, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Ratmalana, https://www.kdu.ac.lk/irc2020, ID 471
    42. MAL Manthrirathna, WMHGTCK Weerakoon and RMKT Rathnayaka (2020), "Social Media Sentiment Analysis for Customer Purchasing Behaviour – A Systematic Literature Review", 13TH INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH CONFERENCE, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Ratmalana, https://www.kdu.ac.lk/irc2020, ID 233
    43. KSP Premarathna and RMKT Rathnayaka (2020), "CNN-Based Image Detection System for Elephant Directions to Reduce Human-Elephant Conflict", 13TH INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH CONFERENCE, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Ratmalana, https://www.kdu.ac.lk/irc2020, ID 591
    44. MMKRIE Senavirathne and RMKT Rathnayaka (2020), "A Mix Model Approach for Identifying Occupational Stress among Information Technology Employees: A Case Study", 13TH INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH CONFERENCE, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Ratmalana, https://www.kdu.ac.lk/irc2020, ID 487
    45. HAT Uthpala and RMKT Rathnayaka (2020), " Detect Diabetic Retinopathy Using Machine Learning Approaches: A Systematic Literature Review", 13TH INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH CONFERENCE, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Ratmalana, https://www.kdu.ac.lk/irc2020, ID 388
    46. MVDHP Malawana and RMKT Rathnayaka (2020), " Sentiment Analysis Models for Effective Prediction: A Case Study on Colombo Stock Market", 13TH INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH CONFERENCE, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Ratmalana, https://www.kdu.ac.lk/irc2020, ID 466
    47. M. M. Gunarathna and R. M. K. T. Rathnayaka, (2020), "CNN based deep learning model for tomato crop disease detection", International Conference on Applied and Pure Sciences, 2020, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, SI-15
    48. M.A.L Manthrirathna, W.M.H.G.T.C.K. Weerakoon and R.M.K.T. Rathnayaka,(2020),  "A Comparative Study: Best Machine Learning Algorithm for Social Media Sentiment Analysis", International Research Conference - 2020 (IRCUWU 2020), July 29 – 30, 2020, Uva Wellassa University, Badulla
    49. J.A.D.O.S. Wijerathna, P.G.I. Dias, N.G.D. Anuradha, S.M.D.S. Gayathri, M.G.A.N. Perera, T.C. Kananke, R.M.K.T. Rathnayaka, R.S. Sabaragamuwa, M. N. Wickramarathne, R.M.U.S.K. Rathnayake (2020), "Optimization of brewing time and temperature for improving total phenolic content and antioxidant activity in Passiflora foetida L. tea using response surface methodology", 06th International Conference on Ayurveda Traditional Medicine and Medicinal Plants, 17th December 2020 @ Galle Face Hotel, Colombo, Sri Lanka
    50. Chandrasekara W.A.C.J.K., Rathnayaka R.M.K.T. and Chathuranga L.L.G.,(2021), "Artificial Neural Network Approach for Real-Time Density- Based Traffic Signal Control System", 8th Ruhuna International Science and Technology Conference (RISTCON 2021), Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, February 17, ISSN: 1391-8796
    51. Dhananjaya H.W.T. and Rathnayaka R.M.K.T., (2021), " RNN and LSTM based Approach to predict the severity of traffic accidents of Highway System: A case study from southern expressway, Sri Lanka", 8th Ruhuna International Science and Technology Conference (RISTCON 2021), Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, February 17, ISSN: 1391-8796
    52. Uthpala H. A. T. and Rathnayaka R.M.K.T., (2021), " A Biomedical Image Processing Approach to Detect Diabetic Retinopathy using Convolutional Neural Network (CNN)", 8th Ruhuna International Science and Technology Conference (RISTCON 2021), Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, February 17, ISSN: 1391-8796

    Chapters and Books of Scholarly Work

    1. R.M. Kapila Tharanga Rathnayaka, Fundamentals of Descriptive Statistics using MINITAB, ISBN : 978-624-96333-0-8  , THARANGA PUBLISHERS,  No. 52/3, Rathupaswala, Mudungoda, Published on: 2020- May
    2. R.M. Kapila Tharanga Rathnayaka (2019) Comparative Analysis of the Efficiency of the Stock Markets. Lambert Publisher, Germany, 100 pp.  ISBN 978-620-0-222444-2 Lambert publisher is an international recognized publisher, Published on: 2019-06-18

    Recognized National/International awards for learning, research and teaching

    1. The Scientific Achievements Award for the Publications , Wuhan University of Technology ( 2015 / 2016)
    2. Best research Paper award, 8th International Conference on Business and Information 2017,  University of Kelaniya
    3. Best Research Paper Award, The 2019 International Congress on Grey Systems and Uncertainty Analysis (GSUA 2019), hosted by Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics (NUAA)
    4. Chinese Scholarship Award for Outstanding student of the year 2015/2016 for the Doctoral Degree Programme, Wuhan University of Technology
    5. Presidential Award for Outstanding Contributions for year 2014/2015, Wuhan University of Technology
    6. Chinese Scholarship Award for Outstanding student of the year 2014/2015 for the Doctoral Degree Programme, Wuhan University of Technology
    7. Outstanding student of the year 2013/2014 for the Doctoral Degree Programme, Wuhan University of Technology
    8. Outstanding student of the year 2013/2014 for the Master Degree Programme, Wuhan University of Technology

    Patents Received

    1. A Herbal Tea Formulation for Diabetic Patients (Patent Number: LK/P/21327)
    2. A Soup Mix for Diabetic Patients : (Patent Number: LK/P/21328)

     

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

  • Chairman

    • 7th Annual Research Session , Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka (2017).

    Session Chair

    • Wayaba International Conference (WinC),  Wayaba University of  Sri Lanka (2016).
    • Sixth SLFUE Research Conference, Rajarata University, Sri Lanka (2017).

    Keynote Speaker

    • International Engineering and Technology Institute (IETI), Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan , China (2016).

    Reviewer

    • Sixth SLFUE Research Conference, Rajarata University, Sri Lanka (2017).
    • Industrial Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Science  (IRSPAS) , University of Kelaniya,  Sri Lanka (2016).
    • Applied Science, Business & Industrial Research symposium(ASBIRES),  Wayaba University of  Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka (2016/ 2017).

    National Contributions

    • G.C.E. (A/L) Examination, Chief Examiner, Combined Mathematics  (2018).
    • G.C.E. (A/L) Examination, Member, Marking scheme Preparing Panel , Science for Technology  (2017).
    • G.C.E. (A/L) Examination, Chief Examiner, Science for Technology  (2017).

    Published Text Books for University/School Students

  • R.M. Kapila Tharanga Rathnayaka, Fundamentals of Descriptive Statistics using MINITAB, ISBN : 978-624-96333-0-8  , THARANGA PUBLISHERS,  No. 52/3, Rathupaswala, Mudungoda, Published on: 2020- May

    Positions Held/Hold or service Rendering/Rendering (University Level/National Level/International Level)

    • University Proctor , sSabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2017  to date.
    • Secretary, University Teachers Association (SUTA), 2017-2018.
    • Senior Treasurer ,  Student Union , Faculty of Applied Sciences, 2016 to date.
    • Member, Board of Study-Physical and Natural Sciences, Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS), Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka from 2016 to date
    • Member, Board of Study-Physical and Natural Sciences, Centre for Graduate Studies (CGS), Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka from 2013-2015.
    • Coordinator , Industrial Training Unit, Department of Physical Sciences & Technology, faculty of  Applied Sciences, 2016- 2018.
    • Coordinator ,  MOU Between Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka & Wuhan University of Technology , 2012-2015.
    • Coordinator 2nd Stage Building Complex, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka 2017 to date
    • Student Counselor , 2009-2010.
    • Representation of the Faculty in the Editorial Committee , University Newsletter , 2009-2010.

    Any Other

  • IEEE Xplore  Publications 

    IEEE Xplore

    1. R.M. Kapila Tharanga  Rathnayaka, Wei Jianguo and D.M.K.N Seneviratne, “Geometric Brownian Motion with Ito lemma Approach to evaluate market fluctuations: A case study on Colombo Stock Exchange”, 2014 International Conference on Behavioral, Economic, and Socio-Cultural Computing (BESC2014), Shanghai, China, 2014. DOI: 10.1109/BESC.2014.7059517
    2. R.M. Kapila Tharanga  Rathnayaka, D.M.K.N Seneviratne, Wei Jianguo and Hasitha  Indika Arumawadu (2015), “A Hybrid Statistical Approach for Stock Market Forecasting Based on Artificial   Neural Network and ARIMA Time Series Models”, International Conference on Behavioral, Economic and Socio-cultural Computing (BESC), Nanjing, China., DOI: 10.1109/BESC.2015.7365958
    3. M. M. Gunarathna and R. M. K. T. Rathnayaka, "Experimental Determination of CNN Hyper-Parameters for Tomato Disease Detection using Leaf Images," 2020 2nd International Conference on Advancements in Computing (ICAC), Malabe, Sri Lanka, 2020, pp. 464-469, DOI: 10.1109/ICAC51239.2020.9357284.
    4. W. M. R. K. Wanninayaka, R. M. K. T. Rathnayaka and E. P. N. Udayakumara, "Artificial neural network to estimate the paddy yield prediction using remote sensing, weather and non weather variable in Ampara district, Sri Lanka," 2020 5th International Conference on Information Technology Research (ICITR), Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, 2020, pp. 1-6, doi: 10.1109/ICITR51448.2020.9310894.
    5. G. W. R. I. Wijesinghe and R. M. K. T. Rathnayaka, "Stock Market Price Forecasting using ARIMA vs ANN; A Case study from CSE," 2020 2nd International Conference on Advancements in Computing (ICAC), Malabe, Sri Lanka, 2020, pp. 269-274, doi: 10.1109/ICAC51239.2020.9357288.
    6. G. W. R. I. Wijesinghe and R. M. K. T. Rathnayaka, "ARIMA and ANN Approach for forecasting daily stock price fluctuations of industries in Colombo Stock Exchange, Sri Lanka," 2020 5th International Conference on Information Technology Research (ICITR), Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, 2020, pp. 1-7, doi: 10.1109/ICITR51448.2020.9310826.
    7. M. V. D. H. P. Malawana and R. M. K. T. Rathnayaka, "The Public Sentiment analysis within Big data Distributed system for Stock market prediction– A case study on Colombo Stock Exchange," 2020 5th International Conference on Information Technology Research (ICITR), Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, 2020, pp. 1-6, doi: 10.1109/ICITR51448.2020.9310871.
    8. K. S. P. Premarathna, R. M. K. T. Rathnayaka and J. Charles, "An Elephant Detection System to Prevent Human-Elephant Conflict and Tracking of Elephant Using Deep Learning," 2020 5th International Conference on Information Technology Research (ICITR), Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, 2020, pp. 1-6, doi: 10.1109/ICITR51448.2020.9310798.
    9. T. C. Weerakoon and K. T. Rathnayaka, "Initiating customer relationship measurement at small and medium enterprises with low computational cost," 2020 International Research Conference on Smart Computing and Systems Engineering (SCSE), Colombo, Sri Lanka, 2020, pp. 161-165, doi: 10.1109/SCSE49731.2020.9313017.
    10. W. A. C. J. K. Chandrasekara, R. M. K. T. Rathnayaka and L. L. G. Chathuranga, "A Real-Time Density-Based Traffic Signal Control System," 2020 5th International Conference on Information Technology Research (ICITR), Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, 2020, pp. 1-6, doi: 10.1109/ICITR51448.2020.9310906.

    11. E. Y. L. Nandapala, K. P. N. Jayasena and R. M. K. T. Rathnayaka, "Behavior Segmentation based Micro-Segmentation Approach for Health Insurance Industry," 2020 2nd International Conference on Advancements in Computing (ICAC), Malabe, Sri Lanka, 2020, pp. 333-338, doi: 10.1109/ICAC51239.2020.9357282.