Dhananjaya Lahiru Bandara

A dynamic and forward-thinking Lecturer, Researcher, and Engineering Graduate with strong academic credentials and hands-on experience across Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, and Artificial Intelligence.

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  Research AssistantUniversity of Kelaniya2025 to nowCurrently serving as a Graduate Research Assistant and MPhil researcher at the University of Kelaniya, I focus on industrial automation enhanced by machine learning, contributing to advanced research in smart sensing and intelligent system design.
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  Visiting LecturerSri Lanka Telecom PLC2024 to nowA dynamic and forward-thinking Lecturer, Researcher, and Engineering Graduate with strong academic credentials and hands-on experience across Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, and Artificial Intelligence. I specialize in bridging theoretical foundations with real-world applications, delivering impactful teaching, research, and technical development. Currently serving as a Graduate Research Assistant and MPhil researcher at the University of Kelaniya, I focus on industrial automation enhanced by machine learning, contributing to advanced research in smart sensing and intelligent system design. Alongside this, I work as a Visiting Lecturer and Tutor at SLT-Mobitel Nebula Institute of Technology, where I deliver and support a wide range of modules across Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Robotics & AI, and Digital Technologies under the University of Hertfordshire (UK) and Pearson BTEC programs. I have successfully taught modules in Embedded Systems Design, Robotics, IoT, Cybersecurity, Information Security, Business Intelligence, Cloud Computing, AI, and Software Development Lifecycles, while also supervising undergraduate and HND-level research projects in emerging technologies including IoT, AI, ML, image processing, and automated safety systems. Academically, I hold a BEng (Hons) in Electrical & Electronic Engineering (Upper Second-Class) from the University of Hertfordshire, and I am currently pursuing an MSc in Computer Science (Business Computing) from Staffordshire University (UK). My interdisciplinary academic path is complemented by extensive industrial and academic exposure, enabling me to create engaging, innovative, and industry-relevant learning experiences. Recognized for my ability to guide learners, drive research, and solve complex engineering challenges, I am dedicated to advancing modern engineering education, developing intelligent systems, and contributing to impactful academic and industry-driven research.

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  MPhil in Engineering Technology, Machine LearningUniversity Of Kelaniya2025 to now
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  Master of Science, Computer Science, Business ComputingUniversity of Staffordshire2024 to now
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  Bachelor of Engineering Honours, Electrical and Electronic EngineeringUniversity of Hertfordshire2021 to 2023

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