Charunika Dampalessa

An enthusiastic and disciplined scholar with a deep passion for both learning and teaching. Aspiring to undertake a PhD and contribute to pioneering research. With a dedication to academic excellence, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to research, focused on making a meaningful impact in academia and the chosen field.

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• [2025] Faculty of Computing - Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka The Best Paper Award Presented at 5th International Conference on Advanced Research in Computing (ICARC 2025) http://www.icarc.sab.ac.lk/awards.php

• [1999 – 2009] English Day Competition Achieved first place at Zonal and Divisional levels, second place at Provincial level, and selected for the National English Day Recitation Competition, 2008
• [2002 – 2009] Art Competition Achieved multiple awards and medals at both provincial and national levels in competitive events.
• [2011] Sinhala Debate Competition Achieved first place in a competition organized by Kurunegala Municipal Council.
• [2002 – 2009] Sinhala Speech Competition in Sinhala Day Competition Achieved First Place in Zonal and Divisional Competitions.
• [2002 – 2009] Sports achievements Track Events: Competed in 100m, 200m, and 4x200m relay races, demonstrating speed, endurance, and teamwork. Jumping Events: Participated in long jump and high jump, showcasing agility, coordination, and precision. Netball: Played competitive netball, exhibiting teamwork, strategic play, and communication skills on the court.

• [05/2025 – Current] Computer Society of Sri Lanka – Professional Member - Credential ID : M2345
• [03/2025 – Current] IEEE Sri Lankan Section - A Graduate student Credential ID :101087455 https://www.ieee.org/

• [2025] Identification and Transliteration of Braille Letters into Sinhala Text Authors: D.R.C.G.K.Dampalessa, Roshan. G. Ragel | Journal Name: International Conference on Advanced Research in Computing | Publisher: IEEE
• [2025] A Review on Augmented Reality and Virtual reality in Kindergarten Education Authors: D.R.C.G.K.Dampalessa | Journal Name: Researchjournali's Journal of Computer Science | Volume, Issue and Pages: Vol. 9 | No. 1 January | 2025 ISSN 2349-5391 | Publisher: Researchjournali

• [2024] Sri Lanka CSSL Conference - 2024 National IT Conference 2024 (NITC24) - Catalyzing a Progressive Future: Towards Society 5.0
• [2025] Sri Lanka ICARC - 2025 Conducted by the Faculty of Computing, University of Sabaragamuwa

• [2024 – Current] Sports Council - SLIIT CITY UNI Office bearer & Master in charge of badminton
• [2025 – Current] Professional Course Development - SLIIT CITY UNI Explore relevant fields and develop new professional development courses aligned with industry and societal needs. Collaborate with facilitators, marketing teams, and management to ensure effective implementation. Oversee smooth course delivery, monitor student satisfaction, and organize exhibitions to showcase student talents, along with certificate award ceremonies.

• [2025 – Current] Co - Supervisor University of Sabaragamuwa Sri Lanka
• [2025] Reviewer of the Ceylon Journal of Science - University of Peradeniya

• Prof. Roshan G. Ragel | Professor, Department of Computer Engineering, University of Peradeniya Research project supervisor and one of the lecturers in Taught Master's programme at University of Peradeniya. Email: roshanr@eng.pdn.ac.lk
• Dr. Renuka Perera | Senior Lecturer (Grade II), Department of Computer Science, The Open University of Sri Lanka Senior Lecturer who taught in the Bachelor's Degree programme Email: mjper@ou.ac.lk
• Prof. Colin Peiris | Senior Professor / Dean, Academic Development and Quality Assurance Prof Colin is the SLIIT Programme Coordinator and one of the resource persons of Staff Development Programme for Higher Education conducted by Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, Sri Lanka Email: colin.p@sliit.lk
• Dr. Ruwan Nawarathna | Senior Lecturer, Co- Coordinator of MSc. Programme in Computer Science, University of Peradeniya Dr. Ruwan is the programme Co-Coordinator of MSc. in Computer Science and one of the lecturers in Taught Master's programme at University of Peradeniya. Email: ruwand@pdn.ac.lk