Hi, I'm Lakshan Madhushanka Bandara.

Hi, I'm Lakshan Madhushanka Bandara.

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

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

Current Affiliations & Professional Memberships

University of Sri Jayewardenepura

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The Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka (IESL)

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The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (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 Computer Vision, Biomedical Image Processing, Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, and Intelligent Systems. I graduated from the Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya, where I specialized in Electrical and Electronic Engineering.

Currently, I serve as a Lecturer at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, where I contribute to research at the Advanced Imaging and Artificial Intelligence (AIAI) Lab and the AI and Biomedical Engineering Research Group, focusing on explainable AI, medical imaging, histopathology, OCT imaging, biomedical decision support, and assistive technologies.

My recent research includes deep learning-based classification and segmentation of oral squamous cell carcinoma, OCT-based plant disease detection with explainable AI, PredictGL for glycemic load prediction, human motion biomechanics, multi-camera vehicle tracking, and ROS-based assistive robotics.

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

Nov 2016-Sep 2021

Bachelor of the Science of Engineering (Honours) - Electrical & Electronic Engineering

University of Peradeniya

Specialization: Electrical and Electronic Engineering.

Undergraduate awards: Prof. W.P. Jayasekara Prize, Eng. E.W. Karunarathne Award, Prof. Suhada Jayasuriya Grant Scholarship Award, and Silver Medal from Sahasak Nimawum.

2010-2013

General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level)

Maliyadeva College, Kurunegala

Physical Science Stream: Combined Mathematics A, Physics A, Chemistry B.

2000-2010

General Certificate of Education (Ordinary Level)

U.B. Wanninayake National School, Balalla

District 7th with 9A's.

Employment

Nov 2023-present

Lecturer (On Contract) in Computer Engineering

Department of Computer Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Sri Jayewardenepura.
May 2023-Nov 2023

Temporary Instructor (Teaching Assistant)

Department of Computer Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Sri Jayewardenepura.
Oct 2021-Mar 2023

Temporary Instructor (Teaching Assistant)

Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, University of Peradeniya.
Nov 2019-Feb 2020

Electrical Engineering Intern

Ceylon Electricity Board
Feb 2019-Jun 2019

Electrical and Electronic Engineering Intern

Huawei Technologies

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

2025

Best Paper Award

Recognized at the 3rd Business and ICT International Research Conference for research on glycemic load estimation.

2025

Best Presenter Award, BIIRC 2025

Awarded at the 3rd Business and ICT International Research Conference for presenting PredictGL-related research.

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.