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Mr. A. Ashan Lakshitha

BSc.(Hons) in Electronic & Telecommunication Engineering (CINEC)

Lecturer (On Contract)

Department of Computer Science
  • Colombo Regional Center, 3rd Floor S&T Building , The Open University of Sri Lanka ,Nawala , Nugegoda.
  • Ex: 3312
  • alaks@ou.ac.lk

Electronic Engineer – Hayleys Fentons Limited, Colombo 10.  –  2022

  • Thathsarani, S., Lakshitha, A., Pramodya, P., Perera, P., Samarakoon, R., Henna, S., & Rathnayake, U. (2026). Integration of computer vision and physicochemical parameters for post-harvest ripeness classification of TomEJC mango. Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, 95(4), Article 19. https://doi.org/10.32604/phyton.2026.078657
  • Lakshitha, A. A., Liyanage, M. R., & Samarakoon, E. R. J. (2024, October). Maturity detection of Scotch Bonnet pepper (Capsicum chinense) using image processing. Journal of Research Technology and Engineering, 5(4), 85–92
  • Lankawarna, L. P. G. K. G., Perera, K. A. P. M., Pramodya, S. L. D. P., Lakshitha, A. A., & Samarakoon, E. R. J. (2026, February). AI-driven dual CNN system for automated tomato ripeness classification and defect detection. In 2026 6th International Conference on Advanced Research in Computing (ICARC) (pp. 1–6). IEEE.
  • Perera, P., Lakshitha, A. A., Kumarapeli, C., Yokenthira, M., & Weliwita, C. (2026, August). Behavioural determinants of learner engagement decay in open and distance learning: The role of digital learning behaviours and self-regulated learning. International Conference on Open and Digital Education (ICODE 2026), University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka.
  • Thathsarani, W. S., Samarakoon, E. R. J., Rathnayake, U., Lakshitha, A. A., Pramodya, S. L. D. P., & Perera, K. A. P. M. (2025, August). Predicting mango ripeness through image and physicochemical analysis: A deep learning approach. The Peradeniya University International Research Symposium and Exposition (iPURSE 2025), University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, p. 324.
  • Lakshitha, A. A., Liyanage, M. R., & Samarakoon, E. R. J. (2024, March). Development of image processing algorithm to detect crop maturity of Scotch Bonnet pepper (Capsicum chinense). 6th National Symposium on Agriculture 2024 (NSA 2024), Eastern University, Sri Lanka, p. 42.
  • Lakshitha, A. A., & Samarakoon, E. B. S. (2024, November). Impact of COVID-19 on Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation: Focus on life and general sectors. International Research Conference of the Open University of Sri Lanka (IRC OUSL), Sri Lanka.
  • Lakshitha, A. A., Dissanayake, H. M. S. L., Ranasinghe, L. A. B. C., & Samarakkody, G. S. (2022, November). Soil quality monitoring system for smart farming based on Internet of Things (IoT). International Women in Engineering Symposium 2022, IEEE WIE Sri Lanka Section, Sri Lanka, p. 14.

Undergraduate Supervision

Final Year research Project – BSc. (Hons) in Food Science and Technology – University of Peradeniya.

  • Predicting mango Ripeness Through Image and Physicochemical Analysis: A Deep Learning Approach  2024/2025

ITU6621: Research Project – BSc. (Hons) in Information Technology – The Open University of Sri Lanka.

  • CyberHunk – SafeGuard Framework: A Comprehensive System for Analysing Social Media Usage Through Multi-Dimensional Behavioral Assessment – 2024/2025

Course Material Development 

  • COU3300: Computer Organizations and Communication – ISBN: 978-955-23-1928-0
  • ISU3300: Fundamentals of Information Systems: Information Security – ISBN: 978-955-23-1928-0
  • ISU5301: Industry Sustainability and Law – ISBN: 978-955-231-925-9

2nd Runners UP – “Code with WIE 2022” Engineering Coding competition for Smart Technological Solutions for Sustainable Agriculture, organized by the IEEE WIE Sri Lanka, for the Project: Soil Quality Monitoring System for Smart Farming Based on Internet of Things (IoT).