Hi, I'm Lakshan Madhushanka Bandara.

Hi, I'm Lakshan Madhushanka Bandara.

I work as a Lecturer & researcher in Computer Engineering — working on Image Processing, AI and robotics.

I also volunteer in Humanitarian Activities, Climate and Sustainablility, Pre-University STEM Education.

Current Affiliations & Professional Memberships

University of Sri Jayewardenepura

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IESL

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IEEE

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Biography

Biography

A brief profile of my academic path, research direction, recognitions, and service work.

I'm Lakshan Madhushanka, an Electrical and Electronic Engineer turned Lecturer in Computer Engineering with a deep passion for Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, and Intelligent Systems. I graduated from the Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya, where I specialized in Communication, Power Systems, and Advanced Control Systems.

Currently, I serve as a Lecturer at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, where I contribute to research at the AI and Biomedical Engineering Research Group, focusing on intelligent healthcare systems and medical imaging.

My work has been nationally recognized with awards including the Silver Medal from the Sri Lanka Inventors Commission, the Eng. E.W. Karunarathna Award from the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka, the W.P. Jayasekara Prize for the best undergraduate project in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, and the Prof. Suhada Jayasuriya Scholarship Grant for the best Robotics and Control project.

Beyond academia, I am an active IEEE volunteer at section, regional, and global levels, having served with IEEE HTB, IEEE Region 10 SAC, and the IEEE Sri Lanka Section. I was honored as an IEEE STEM Champion in 2023 and received the IEEE Sri Lanka Section Outstanding Volunteer Award (Student Category) in 2022.

Education

2016-2022

B.Sc. Eng. (Hons) - Specialized in Electrical & Electronic Engineering

University of Peradeniya

Focused on embedded systems, computer vision, and machine learning. Final year project on medical image analysis.

2010-2013

General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level)

Maliyadeva College, Kurunegala

Physical Science Stream

2000-2010

General Certificate of Education (Ordinary Level)

U.B. Wanninayake National School, Balalla

Best results of the school after 1972. 9'As District 7th (Kurunegala District)

Employment

Nov 2023-present

Lecturer in Computer Engineering

Department of Computer Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Sri Jayewardenepura.

Teaching computer engineering courses; supervising student projects; paper setting and marking.

Nov 2021-Feb 2023

Temporary Instructor (Teaching Assistant)

Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya.

Conducted labs and practicals for engineering students, including grading assignments and quizzes.

Nov 2019-Feb 2020

Electrical Engineering Intern

Ceylon Electricity Board

Training covered power generation, transmission, and distribution.

Feb 2019-Jun 2019

Electrical and Electronic Engineering Intern

Huawei Technologies

Training covered core and aggregation networks, with work on the Dialog-Cisco Swap Project.

Professional Memberships

Professional Offices Held

IEEE Leadership Offices

Recent IEEE leadership offices reported through IEEE vTools.

  1. 2022 Chair, IEEE Sri Lanka Section SIGHT
  2. 2023 Student Activities Chair, IEEE Sri Lanka Section
  3. 2024 Treasurer, IEEE Sri Lanka Section
  4. 2025 Secretary, IEEE EMBS Sri Lanka Chapter
  5. 2026 Vice Chair / Chair Elect, IEEE EMBS Sri Lanka Chapter

Selected Honors & Recognitions

2023

IEEE STEM Champion 2023

Recognized by IEEE Education Activities for contributions to pre-university STEM education and outreach.

2022

IEEE Sri Lanka Section Outstanding Volunteer Award

Awarded in the Student Category for exemplary contributions at sectional, regional, and global levels.

2022

W.P. Jayasekara Prize

Presented by the University of Peradeniya for the best undergraduate project in Electrical and Electronic Engineering.

2022

Silver Medal, Sahasak Nimavum 2021

Recognized by the Sri Lanka Inventors Commission for a smart blind spot monitoring project.