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Email: nethmi@ict.cmb.ac.lk

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  • Software Engineering

  • Software Quality Assurance

  • Human Computer Interfaces

  • Interaction Design

  • UX Engineering

Research Interests

  • Human Robot Interaction

  • Human Computer Interaction

  • Social Robotics

  • UX Design

  • Artificial Intelligence

  • Data Science

  • e-Society

Dr. N T Weerawarna

Ph.D (CS)(USJP), MSc (IT)(SLIIT), BSc (Hons)(SLIIT)

SENIOR LECTURER – GRADE II

Department of Information and Communication Technology,
Faculty of Technology

Dr. Nethmini Thilakshi Weerawarna is a Senior Lecturer in ICT at the Faculty of Technology, University of Colombo. Her work explores the intersection of social robotics, artificial intelligence, and human–computer interaction, with a focus on creating intelligent systems that enhance human experiences. She is passionate about research, innovation, and mentoring the next generation of technology professionals.

Academic & Professional Qualifications

  • University 2024

    Ph.D in Computer Science

    University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka – 2024

  • University 2014

    MS.c in Information Technology MERIT

    Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology

  • University 2010

    BS.c in Information Technology

    Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology

  • Institution

    ISTQB certified tester License SL-CTFL-1304-304

    International Software Testing Qualifications Board

  • University

    Diploma in Writer-Ship and Mass Communication

    University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka

  • Academy

    Certification - CCNA Exploration CISCO CCNA

    Networking Academy

  • University

    Certificate Course in Teaching in Higher Education (CTHE)

    University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka

  • University

    Certificate of Research Methodology & Scientific Writing

    University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka

Awards

  • 2011
    “MBillionth” Award
    “MBillionth” Award 2011 – South Asia Nominated as a country nominee for the Mbillionth Award South Asia 2010
  • 2010
    National Best Quality Software Award
    National Best Quality Software Award – 2010 Merit award in the tertiary student category -Project CyberMate: A Self-Explorative Artificial Intelligent Software companion
  • 2010
    e-Swabhimani National Best e-Content Award
    e-Swabhimani National Best e-Content Award 2010 – e-Enterprise & Livelihood category – Certificate of Appreciation
  • 2010
    6th SLIIT Research Symposium - Gold Medal
    6th SLIIT Research Symposium – The Best Research Project of the year 2010 – Gold Medal
  • 2010
    Manthan Award
    Manthan Award South Asia 2010 – e-Business and Enterprise –Represented as one of the country nominees of Sri Lanka
  • 2010
    2nd National Cisco NetRiders Skills Completion
    CISCO Regional Network Academy- 2nd National Cisco NetRiders Skills Completion 2010- All Island-Participate (Group)
  • 2010
    NetSpace Skills Pursuit
    NetSpace Skills Pursuit 2010 Skills Completion – All Island-Participate (Group)
  • 2009
    National Cisco NetRiders Skills Completion
    2nd National Cisco NetRiders Skills Completion 2009 – All Island-Participate (Group)

Memberships

  • 2026

    Member

    MCSSL

  • 2026

    Member

    MIEEE