Senior Lecturer (G I)
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Faculty of Engineering Technology
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CRC, 2nd intemediate floor, Science and Technology building, Room No : W5
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E-mail: ddran@ou.ac.lk
Senior Lecturer – Gr I
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Research interests:My research interest lies in the broad area of Artificial Intelligence, particularly in the specific areas of Artificial Cognitive Systems, Cognitive Computing, Machine Learning, Data Mining, Data Science, Data Analytics, symbolic AI, AI ethics and policy frameworks and I am very much interested in doing multi-disciplinary research involving these areas. Further I have done many application research work in the area of AI in education.
My PhD research was in the area of Cognitive Computer Vision and the title of PhD thesis was “A Qualitative Approach to Learning of Spatial and Temporal Relations for Cognitive Computer Vision Systems”.
Affiliations:The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, The Faculty of Engineering Technology
Course Coordination:EEX7340- AI Techniques and Agent Technology – BSc in Computer Engineering
EEX6340- AI Techniques and Agent Technology – Bachelor of Software Engineering
EEY6689- Final Year Group Project – BSE
EEY4489- Higher Diploma Project
Commonwealth Split Site Phd Scholarship 2003, University of Leeds, United Kingdom
(LKCN 2003-93)
AAOU Fellowship Award -2022
To participate in the Commonwealth of Learning (COL), Asian Association of Open Universities (AAOU) Conference, 2nd November to 4th November 2022, International Convention Center, Jeju, Korea
Ongoing Research:
- Use of data analytics for student dropout predictions
- Integrating cognition into AI systems
- Currently serving as a co-supervisor for a MPhil degree in Data Analytics, University of Colombo
- MSc research titled “Cognitive Agents learning by imitating social interactions”, Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree in PERvasive Computing and COMmunications for Sustainable Development (PERCCOM), 2023
[1] D.D.M. Ranasinghe (1997), “A Study on the Factors Affecting the Performance of Garment Manufacture Industry in Sri Lanka”, Proceedings of the 53rd annual sessions of the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (SLAAS).
[2] D.D.M. Ranasinghe, A. S. Karunananda (1999), “An Intelligent Statistical Consultant” in Proceedings of International Information Technology Conference, Colombo, Sri Lanka, pp. 57.
[3] D.D.M. Ranasinghe, A. S. Karunananda (2000), “An Intelligent Statistical Consultant”. Proceedings of the 56th Annual Sessions of the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (SLAAS). Two stages of the same project were presented.
[4] D.D.M. Ranasinghe, A. S. Karunananda, A.G. Cohn, (2005), “Learning Protocol Models of the Preceived Environment from Vision Data” Proceedings of the 24th National Information Technology Conference, Colombo, Sri Lanka, pp. 144-152.
[5] D.D.M Ranasinghe, A.G. Cohn and A.S. Karunanada, (2005), “Towards Building a Cognitive Vision System for Learning in Behavioural Models from Symbolic Data using Qualitative Spatial and Spatio-Temporal Relations”, Proceedings of 2nd annual sessions of Sri Lanka Association for Artificial Intelligence (SLAAI), Colombo, Sri Lanka, pp. 22-27.
[6] D.D.M. Ranasinghe, A.S. Karunananda.,(2006), “Qualitative Knowledge Driven Approach to Inductive Logic Programming,” Proceedings of 1st International Conference on Industrial and Information Systems, IEEE explorer, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.
[7] D.D.M. Ranasinghe, (2006), “Qualitative Realization of the Visual World”, Proceedings 3rd Annual Sessions of the Sri Lanka Association for Artificial Intelligence, Colombo, Sri Lanka, pp. 51-57.
[8] D.D.M. Ranasinghe, A.S. Karunananda, (2006), “An Approach to Manipulate Qualitative Spatial and Temporal Relations to Learn Rules of a Visual Scene”, Proceedings of 8th International Information Technology Conference, Colombo, Sri Lanka, pp.248.
[9] D.D.M. Ranasinghe, A. S. Karunananda, (2006), “Qualitative Reasoning Engine for Visual Scene Understanding in Cognitive Vision Systems”, Proceedings of 2nd International Conference on Information and Automation, IEEE explorer, Colombo, Sri Lanka, pp. 81-85.
[10] D.D.M. Ranasinghe, A.S. Karunananda, (2007), “Using Qualitative and Commonsense Knowledge to expand horizons of Cognitive Computer Vision Systems”, Proceedings of 2nd International Conference on Industrial and Information Systems, IEEE explorer, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.
[11] D.D.M. Ranasinghe, A.S. Karunananda, (2007), “A Reasoning Engine for Cognitive Computer Vision Systems to Learn from Muliple Scenarios”, In Proceedings of World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology, ISSN 1307-6884, Vol 22.
[12] D.D.M. Ranasinghe, A.S. Karunananda, (2007), “Refining Rules Learned in Cognitive Computer Vision Systems”, Third International Conference on Information and Automation for Sustainability, IEEE explorer, Melbourne, Australia, pp.52-56.
[13] D.D.M. Ranasinghe, A.S. Karunananda, U. Ratnayake, (2008), “Inductive learning of scene semantics in Cognitive Computer Vision Systems”, In Proceedings of 3rd International Conference on Industrial and Information Systems, IEEE explorer, Banglore, India. December 2008
[14] D.D.M. Ranasinghe, A.S. Karunananda, U. Ratnayake (2008), “Learning Qualitative Relations in Real World Scenes” 4th International Conference on Information and Automation for Sustainability (ICIAfs), IEEE explorer, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
[15] Wanigasinghe P, Ranasinghe D.D.M (2012), Price Prediction Neural Network for Econ Centre, In Proceedings of the 10th Annual Sessions of the Sri Lanka Association for Artificial Intelligence (SLAAI), 18th December 2012, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
[16] Bandara M. A, Karunaratne M.L, Ranasinghe D.D.M (2012), AgroFinance System, In proceedings of the 10th Annual Sessions of the Sri Lanka Association for Artificial Intelligence (SLAAI), 18th December 2012, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
[17] G.L.Dilhani, D.D.M. Ranasinghe, S. Sivananthraja, B.C.P. Bogahawatta (2013), “Automated Geo Tagging and Image Scaling System for GIS requirements in Sri Lanka (GTIS)”, 8th International Conference on Computer Science and Education (ICCE), IEEE explorer, Colombo, Sri Lanka, pp 497-502, DOI: 10.1109/ICCSE.2013.6553961,
INSPEC Accession Number: 13654126
[18] G.L. Dilhani1, D.D.M. Ranasinghe (2013),” Geo Information for Agriculture Sector in Sri Lanka”, KDU International Research Symposium 2013, Colombo, Sri Lanka
[19] A.D.Y. Anuradha, D.N. Balasuriya, D.D.M. Ranasinghe, (2013), “A study of the effect of subscriber characteristics towards the demand for mobile communications”, Annual Academic Sessions, OUSL, pp 137-140
[20] A.D.Y. Anuradha, D.N. Balasuriya, D.D.M. Ranasinghe, (2013), “Demand prediction for Sri Lankan urban fixed wireless telecommunication sector”, Annual Academic Sessions, OUSL, pp 141-144
[21] S.N.T. Rajika, D.D.M. Ranasinghe, (2015), “Learning Basic Mathematics Concepts through Computer Games”, 8th International Research Conference, General Sir John Kotelawala Defense University, Colombo, Sri Lanka, pp107
[22] A.D.Y. Anuradha, D.N. Balasuriya, D.D.M. Ranasinghe, (2015), A neural network based approach for mobile communication demand prediction, 15th International conference on Advances in ICT for Emerging Regions (ICTer), 2015, IEEE, ISBN 978-1-4673-9440-6
[23] Y.M.L. Kumara, D.D.M. Ranasinghe, (2015), “ ALGEBRA- The Maths Teacher Educational Game”, Annual Academic Sessions, The Open University of Sri Lanka 2015, pp 231-234.
[24] W. A. M. Gimhan, D.D.M. Ranasinghe, (2015), “Web based labour market observatory system”, 71st Annual Sessions, Sri Lanka Association for Advancement of Science, December 2015
[25] Anuradha Y, Balasuriya N, Ranasinghe M., “A neural network based approach for mobile communication demand prediction”, Fifteenth International Conference on Advances in ICT for Emerging Regions (ICTer), IEEE, 2015 Colombo, pp 283, 24-26 Aug. 2015, DOI: 10.1109/ICTER.2015.7377716
[26] D.D.M. Ranasinghe, E.S. Kaushalya (2016), “OFF-Optimizer Optimal Quotation Planning for Offset Printing Industry”, 72nd Annual Sessions, Sri Lanka Association for Advancement of Science, 7th-9th December 2016
[27] U.I. katupitiya, D.D.M. Ranasinghe, G.S.N. Meedin (2017), “Enhancing the Hyperspace of the OUSL with a Web Page Prediction Model”, 15th Open University Research Sessions, 16th & 17th November 2017.
[28] PHAHK Yashodhara, DDM Ranasinghe (2019), Early Detection of Diabetes by Iris Image Analysis, Communications in Computer and Information Science (CCIS) Series of Springer
[29] W.D.D.T. Pemachandra, D.D.M. Ranasinghe, S. Somaratne, G.D.Illeperuma (2019), Automated Plant Identification using Leaf Images: Case study with Annoa species, Proceedings of the 75th Annual Sessions – 2019, Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, 703/E3
[30] S.L.K. Sameera, D.D.M. Ranasinghe (2019), Automated movie success prediction system, Proceedings of the 75th Annual Sessions – 2019, Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, 704/E3,
[31] D.T. D. Ranaweera, M. Y.Hannan, D.D.M. Ranasinghe (2019), OUSL Route Guidance Navigation Mobile Application, Proceedings of the Open University Research Sessions (OURS 2019), pp43
[32] T. C. Sandanayake, D. D. M. Ranasinghe (2020), Learner Engagement with Assessment Activities, Pathways to Open Educational Practices, The Open University of Sri Lanka, ISBN 978-955-23-1763-7, pp161-182 – Book Chapter
[33] Buddhika Livera, D D M Ranasinghe, Naive Bayes Based Approach on Telecommunication Churn Prediction Using Financial Data (2020), 4th SLAAI-International Conference on Artificial Intelligence, Sri Lanka Association for Artificial Intelligence pp 54-60.
[34] K.G.S.N.De Silva , D.D.M. Ranasinghe, C.J.Basnayakage, Wearable Human Detection System with Image Processing for Blind People (2020), Proceedings of the 76th Annual Sessions – 2020, Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, 703/E3, pp105
[35] M. Bandara, S. Viduranga, N. Rodrigo and M. Ranasinghe, “Architectures used in Artificial Cognitive Systems for Embodiment,” 2021 5th SLAAI International Conference on Artificial Intelligence (SLAAI-ICAI), 2021, pp. 1-6, IEEE Xplore,DOI: 10.1109/SLAAI-ICAI54477.2021.9664660
[36] IWMHD Bandara, B Hettige, DDM Ranasinghe (2021), Three Address Code Based Semantic Processor for Sinhala, 14th International Research Conference KDU IRC 2021
[37] Seshamany V., Ranasinghe D. D.M, (2021), Digitization of National Identities of citizens using Blockchain Technology, 77th Annual sessions of the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, 6-11th December 2021.
[38] Ranasinghe V. A. S. A., Ranasinghe D.D.M., (2021), Non-Verbal Communication Based Emotion Detection in Online Interviews, 77th Annual sessions of the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, 6-11th December 2021.
[39] D. D. M. Ranasinghe, G. Bandarage, R. A. N. Dilsha, W. C. W. Navaratna, H. Pasqual, J. C. N. Rajendra and H. U. W. Ratnayake(2021), Identification of factors affecting programme completion at OUSL: A case study on Engineering and Science streams, Proceedings of 34th Annual Conference of Asian Association of Open Universities, Colombo pg 26, (Abstract only)
[40] D. D. M. Ranasinghe, G. Bandarage, R. A. N. Dilsha, W. C. W. Navaratna, H. Pasqual, J. C. N. Rajendra and H. U. W. Ratnayake(2021), Identification of factors affecting programme completion at OUSL: A case study on Engineering and Science streams, 34th Annual Conference of Asian Association of Open Universities,VolumeII on Opening minds for a sustainable future: Reorienting ODL to surmount challenges, pg 219-228, ISBN 978-955-23-1850-4
[41] W. C. W. Navaratna, G. Bandarage, R. A. N. Dilsha, H. Pasqual, J. C. N. Rajendra, D. D. M. Ranasinghe, H. U. W. Ratnayake (2022), Learner characteristics attributable to completion and duration of completion in engineering and science degree programmes of OUSL, Asian Association of Open Universities Journal Vol. 17 No. 1, 2022, pp. 65-83, Emerald Publishing Limited, e-ISSN: 2414-6994, p-ISSN: 1858-343, DOI 10.1108/AAOUJ-09-2021-0114
[42] TA Gamage, EMNM Ekanayake, RMNM Rajapaksha, MTD Mackonal, DDM Ranasinghe
(2022), Integrating Artificial Cognitive Systems in Smart Agriculture, 15th International Research Conference (KDUIRC 2022), 29th -30th September 2022, pp 89-94.
[43] DDM Ranasinghe, (2022), Integrating AI for a Better Educational Experience, 35th Asian Association of Open Universities (AAOU) 2022 conference, 2nd-4th November 2022, Jeju, Korea, pp. 200-207
[44] V. A. S. A. Ranasinghe and D. D. M. Ranasinghe (2022), “Non-Verbal Communication Based Emotion Detection in Online Interviews,” 2022 6th SLAAI International Conference on Artificial Intelligence (SLAAI-ICAI), Colombo, Sri Lanka, 2022, pp. 1-6, doi: 10.1109/SLAAI-ICAI56923.2022.10002669
[45] K.K.L.Ranasinghe, DDM Ranasinghe (2022), Predicting Optimal life Insurance policy premium using random forest, Proceedings of the 78th Annual Sessions Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science
2022, 703/E3, pp 85
[46] H.M.G.G. Dammika, D.D.M. Ranasinghe (2022), A Harmful web sites detection system using Random Forest Machine Learning Algorithm, Proceeding of the International Open University Research Sessions (iOURS 2022), ISSN 2012-9912 © The Open University of Sri Lanka
[47] Gamage, T., & Ranasinghe, D.D.M. (2023). Optimizing Smart Agriculture by Integrating Artificial Cognition: A Review, Current Challenges and Future Trends. International Journal of Research in Computing, 2(1). Retrieved from https://www.ijrcom.org/index.php/ijrc/article/view/116 published on 11.08.2023
[48] R. A. L. B. Wimalasena, D. D. M. Ranasinghe (2024). Audio-Based Vehicle Detection System: Enhancing Safety for Bicycle Riders, Volume: 57 Issue: 1, Engineer: Journal of the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka, Page/Article: 85-94, DOI: 10.4038/engineer.v57i1.7613