Rate My Professor Jagath Wickramarathne

Jagath Wickramarathne is an accomplished academic serving as Academic Coordinator and Senior Lecturer in Software Engineering within the Faculty of Computing at the Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT). He has been affiliated with Curtin University Colombo as a Visiting Lecturer. His academic qualifications include a Master of Science degree awarded in 2007 and a Bachelor of Science degree in 2000. Throughout his career at SLIIT, he progressed from Assistant Lecturer from January 2007 to December 2007, to Lecturer from January 2008 to 2012, and has held the position of Senior Lecturer since 2012, concurrently acting as Academic Advisor since 2012.

Jagath Wickramarathne's research specialization centers on Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), with extensive contributions to educational technologies, adaptive learning systems, mobile development, and user experience enhancements. His key publications encompass a range of conference proceedings and journal articles. Among them are 'AI-Driven User Experience Design: Exploring Innovations and Challenges in Delivering Tailored User Experiences' (2023, International Conference on Information Technology Research); 'VirtualPT: Virtual reality based home care physiotherapy rehabilitation for elderly' (2020, International Conference on Advancements in Computing); 'Adaptivo: A personalized adaptive e-learning system based on learning styles and prior knowledge' (2022, International Conference on Informatics and Computing); 'A Blend of Adaptive and Digital Learning Towards Language Proficiency' (2008, 4th International Conference on Information and Automation for Sustainability, IEEE); 'Distributed integrated development environment for mobile platforms' (2013, 8th International Conference on Computer Science & Education, IEEE); 'Integrating industrial technologies, tools and practices to the IT curriculum: an innovative course with .NET and java platforms' (2005, 6th conference on Information technology education, ACM); 'Language skills with mouse clicks' (2009, International Conference on Future Computer and Communication, IEEE); 'Student Centric Virtual Tutelage with Categorization and Progressive Perfection' (2014, National Conference on Technology and Management); 'Mobile Programming Environment' (2013, National conference on Technology and Management); and 'Improving the Efficiency and Effectiveness of Sales Force with Mobile SFA' (2018, International Journal of Scientific Research in Computer Science, Engineering and Information Technology). These works highlight his influence in advancing interactive learning tools, virtual rehabilitation, and AI applications in HCI. He has earned prestigious accolades, including the e-Swabhimani Awards in 2020 as winner and youth award recipient in the Health & Well-being category, and a silver medal for Best Research Paper at the SLIIT Research Symposium 2013.