Dr. W. A. P. Wickramasinghe

Dr. W. A. P. Wickramasinghe

Head - Department of Information Technology (DITE) | Senior Lecturer (Grade I)

Faculty of Dance and Drama
Department of Information Technology

Qualifications: MPhil (Com Sc), MSc (Com Sc), PGDip (Stat), BSc

Profile:

Mr. Ajith Wickramasinghe is a B.Sc. graduate in the University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. He holds Post graduate diploma in Statistics in the University of Sri Jayawardhanapura, Sri Lanka and Masters and M.Phil degrees in the School of Computing, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka. He is a Senior Lecturer in Computer Studies and working in the IT Centre of the University of the Visual & Performing Arts. He is currently reading his PhD in the faculty of graduate studies in the same University in the area of Computer Vision and Computer Graphics. He has published several research papers in reputed journals and he has presented several abstracts in international and local conferences and symposiums.

Research Interests:

Visual Computing, Object-Oriented Programming, Computational Aesthetics, Image Processing (Visual Computing), Digital Conservation

Publications:

Abstract Publications

  • Peiris, A.J. & Wickramasinghe, W.A.P. (2005); Computer System which diagnose Genetic despised by Examining DNA, proceedings of the 2nd Annual Session of Sri Lanka Association for Artificial Intelligence (SLAAI), Sri Lanka Foundation Institute, Colombo, Sri Lanka, pp 54-60.
  • Wickramasinghe, W.A.P., Dharmarathna, A.T. & Kodikara, N.D. (2009). Towards a model for computational aesthetics, proceedings of e-Asia 2009 conference, BMICH, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
  • Wickramasinghe, W.A.P., Dharmarathna, A.T. & Kodikara, N.D. (2010). A mathematical model for computational aesthetics, proceedings of the International conference on Computational Vision & Robotics(ICCVR 2010), Bhubaneswar, India, pp 130-137
  • Wickramasinghe, W.A.P., Dharmarathna, A.T. & Kodikara, N.D. (2011). A tool for ranking and enhancing aesthetic quality of a painting, proceedings of the international conference on signal processing, image processing and pattern recognition(SIP 2011) , International Convention Centre, Jeju, Jeju Island, Korea, CCIS 260, pp 254-260
  • Wickramasinghe, W.A.P. (2012). Enhancing Aesthetic Quality of Digital Images: A Computational Aesthetic Approach. University of the Visual and Performing Arts Symposium – 2012, University of the Visual and Performing Arts, Colombo, Sri Lanka
  • Wickramasinghe, W.A.P. (2013). Study of Computer Assisted Teaching & Learning Tools in the Area of Visual Arts. University of the Visual and Performing Arts Symposium – 2013, University of the Visual and Performing Arts, Colombo, Sri Lanka
  • Wickramasinghe, W.A.P. (2012). Enhancing Aesthetic Quality of Digital Images: A Computational Aesthetic Approach. Annual Research Symposium – 2012- 2013 Full Papers, University of the Visual and Performing Arts, Colombo, Sri Lanka
  • Wickramasinghe, W.A.P. (2013). Study of Computer Assisted Teaching & Learning Tools in the Area of Visual Arts. Annual Research Symposium – 2012- 2013 Full Papers, University of the Visual and Performing Arts, Colombo, Sri Lanka
  • Wickramasinghe, W.A.P. (2016). Study of Digital Arts for the Enhancement of Artistic Products in the Area of Visual Arts. University of the Visual and Performing Arts Symposium – 2016, University of the Visual and Performing Arts, Colombo, Sri Lanka
  • Wickramasinghe, W.A.P. (2018). Towards an approach for conservation of two-dimensional (2D) artefacts in digital technology. In: Research Abstracts, International Research Symposium, UVPA-2018, December 2018, University of the Visual and Performing Arts, Sri Lanka Foundation Institute (SLFI), December 2018, Pg. 103.
  • Wickramasinghe, W.A.P., Jayasiri, A., Samarasinghe, K., (2019). Enhancing Teaching and Learning Methodology using Learning Management System (LMS). In: Research Abstracts, International Research Symposium, UVPA-2019, December 2018, University of the Visual and Performing Arts, Sri Lanka Foundation Institute (SLFI), December 2018.
  • Wickramasinghe, W.A.P., (2019). Formulation a Model for the Performance of Diploma Students in an Affiliated University College. In: Research Abstracts, International Research Symposium, UVPA-2019, December 2018, University of the Visual and Performing Arts, Sri Lanka Foundation Institute (SLFI), December 2018.
  • Wickramasinghe, W.A.P. (2019). Literature Review on the techniques for digitization of two-dimensional (2D) artifacts conservation. In: E. Tsabary, Book of Abstracts, the 6th International Conference on Arts and Humanities 2019 (ICOAH 2019), September 2019, Kuala Lampur, Malaysia, TIIKM, Pg.18.
  • Wickramasinghe, A., Jayasiri, A., (2021). Digitization of mural paintings for the conservation of two-dimensional (2D) artifacts in Sri Lanka. In: E. Tsabary, Book of Abstracts, the 8th International Conference on Arts and Humanities 2021 (ICOAH 2021), Virtual Conference, September 2021, TIIKM, Pg. 49.
  • Wickramasinghe, A., Jayasiri, A., (2021). Towards an approach for the creation of digital archives for two-dimensional (2D) artifacts in Sri Lanka. In: T.Perera & S.M. Vitharanarachchi, Proceedings of the 77th Annual Sessions, Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (SLAAS 2021), Virtual Conference, December 2021, SLAAS, Pg. 82.
  • Wickramasinghe, A., Jayasiri, A., (2021). Towards an approach for digitization of two-dimentional (2D) artefacts for conservation. In: IConArs 2021 Proceedings, the 7th International Conference on Humanities and Social Sciences (IConArts 2021), Virtual Conference, December 2021, Faculty of Arts, University of Colombo, Pg. 140.
  • Wickramasinghe, A., Jayasiri, A., (2021). Statistical model for the quality of panoramic images of mural paintings. In: Proceedings of International Conference on Innovation and Emerging Technologies(ICIET 2021),Virtual Conference, November 2021, Faculty of Technology, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Pg. 186.
  • Wickramasinghe, A., Jayasiri, A., Kodikara, N., (2021). Digital technology-based solution for the issues of the conservation of two-dimensional (2D) artifacts in Sri Lanka. In: Research Abstracts, Online Research Symposium (FGS-UVPA 2021), Virtual Conference, December 2021, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of the Visual and Performing Arts, Pg. 13.

Journal Publications

  • Wickramasinghe, W.A.P., Dharmarathna, A.T. & Kodikara, N.D. (2010). A mathematical model for computational aesthetics, International Journal of Computational Vision and Robotics, Vol. 1, No. 3, pp 311-324
  • Wickramasinghe, W.A.P., Dharmarathna, A.T. & Kodikara, N.D. (2018). Enhancing And Characterizing Paintings: A Computational Aesthetic Approach. Journal of Visual & Performing Arts Research, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of the Visual & Performing Arts, pp 25-32.
  • Wickramasinghe, A. P., & Jayasiri, A. (2022). Statistical Model for the Quality of Panoramic Images of Mural Paintings. Advances in Technology, 2(1), 7–17. https://doi.org/10.31357/ait.v2i1.5388.

Achievements / Awards

  • Best oral presentation award was granted by the Faculty of Technology, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka at the International Conference on Innovation and Emerging Technologies – 2021 (ICIET 2021) held on 25-26 November (virtual session).
  • Abstract paper, “Statistical model for the quality of panoramic images of mural paintings” presented in the International Conference on Innovation and Emerging Technologies (ICIET 2021) was recommended by the technical committee for the Advances in Technology journal, Faculty of Technology, University of Sri Jayewardenepura.

Submitted Journal Papers / Full Papers

  • Wickramasinghe, A., Jayasiri, A., Kodikara, N., (2021). A journal paper, “Issues with the Conservation of Two-Dimensional Artifacts in Sri Lanka using Digital Technology” was submitted to the Sri Lanka Journal of Social Sciences, National Science Foundation (SLJSS), May 2021.
  • Wickramasinghe, A., Jayasiri, A., (2021). A journal paper, “An effective approach for the Conservation of Two-Dimensional Mural painting in Sri Lanka using Digital Technology” was submitted to the Journal of Visual & Performing Arts, UVPA, Sri Lanka (JOVPA_SL), June 2021.
  • Wickramasinghe, A., Jayasiri, A., Kodikara, N., (2021). A full paper, “Digital technology-based solution for the issues of the conservation of two-dimensional (2D) artifacts in Sri Lanka” was submitted to Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of the Visual & Performing Arts, Sri Lanka, December 2021.
  • Wickramasinghe, A., Jayasiri, A., (2022). A journal paper, “Towards an approach for the creation of digital archives of two-dimensional (2D) artefacts in Sri Lanka” was submitted to the Journal of Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (SLAAS) (JSLAAS), SLASS, Sri Lanka, March 2022.

Accepted unpublished papers

  • Wickramasinghe, A., Jayasiri, A., Kodikara, N., (2021). An abstract paper, “Literature Review: Issues with the Conservation of Two-Dimensional Artifacts in Sri Lanka using Digital Technology” was accepted by SmartCom 2021 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States and it was withdrawn due to financial constraints.

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