Dr. H E M H B Ekanayake
B.Sc. (Col), M.Phil. (Col), Ph.D. (Stockholm University, Sweden)
Senior Lecturer
Research Interests:
Physical Computing & IoT, Cognitive Systems, Embodied AI, Affective Computing, Robotics, Embedded Systems, Philosophy of Mind...
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Publication Summary
Conference Papers
14
Conference Abstracts
1
Posters
1
Journal Papers
4
Books
0
Book Chapters
0
Other
3
Biography
Academic
- PhD (Computer and Systems Sciences), 2015, Stockholm University, Sweden.
Thesis: “Validating User Engagement and Effectiveness of Training Simulations: A mixed-methods approach informed by embodied cognition and psychophysiological measures” - M.Phil (Computer Science), 2009, University of Colombo School of Computing, Sri Lanka.
Thesis: “Cognitive-Emotional User Correction for Multimedia Interactions Using Visual Attention and Psychophysiological Signals” - Certificate in Teaching in Higher Education (CTHE) at University of Colombo, 2007, with Staff and Educational Development Association (SEDA) accreditation, England
- B.Sc in Computer Science (2nd Class Upper; Honors) with BCS Accreditation, 2003, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Awards
Teaching
Philosophy of Science/AI
Cognitive Systems
Machine Learning
Electronics & Physical Computing/IoT
Cognitive Robotics
Embedded Systems
Research Methods
Employment
Senior Lecturer, G.I (11th Dec. 2021 – to date)
Senior Lecturer, G.II (11th Dec. 2015 – 10th Dec. 2021)
Lecturer (1st Feb. 2006 – 10th Dec 2015)
MPhil Student (Fulltime: Oct. 2005 – Jan. 2006)
Temporary Assistant Lecturer (Oct. 2004 – Oct. 2005)
Temporary Instructor (Sep. 2003 – Oct. 2004)
Professional Activities
Consultation
Projects
Please check the MindSys - Mind Systems Research Group page.
Publications
2024
Harshani D., Ekanayake H., (2024), "Development and Evaluation of a Research-Grade Electrical Buzz Wire" , in 16th International Conference on Education and New Learning Technologies (EDULEARN24) , pp.2382-2388 , Palma, Spain
Wijetunga W.V.J.I., Ekanayake H.E.M.H.B., De Silva L.N.C. , (2024), "Few-shot learning for robotic vehicle control hand gesture recognition with sEMG and reptile algorithm" , in International Conference on Applied and Pure Sciences (ICAPS2024) , Sri Lanka
Ekanayake H., Wijetunga J., (2024), "Enhancing the Realism and Immersion of the Electrical Buzz Wire Game" , in 17th annual International Conference of Education (ICERI2024) , pp.9131-9135 , Seville, Spain
Wijetunga J., Ekanayake H., De Silva L., (2024), "Enhanced Rehabilitation Through Real-Time Hand Gesture Recognition Using S-EMG Signals" , in 17th annual International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation (ICERI2024) , pp.9138 , Seville, Spain
2021
Jeyatharan, K., Ekanayake, H.E.M.H.B., Sandaruwan, K.D., (December 2021), "Behavior Based Tracking for Human Following Robots" , in Proceedings of the IEEE 16th International Conference on Industrial and Information Systems (ICIIS) , Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
2020
N.H.P.I. Maduranga, H.E.M.H.B. Ekanayake, (November 2020), "An Enhanced Learner Evaluation Method Based on Psychophysiological Signals" , in 20th International Conference on Advances in ICT for Emerging Regions (ICTer 2020) , Colombo, Sri Lanka
2018
K.A.T.A. Karunaratne, H.E.M.H.B. Ekanayake, (2018), "Controlling Home appliances through Thought Commands" , in ICTer 2018 , Colombo, Sri Lanka
2015
Ekanayake H.B., (2015), " Validating User Engagement and Effectiveness of Training Simulations A mixed-methods approach informed by embodied cognition and psychophysiological measures"
2013
Ekanayake H.B., Backlund P., Ziemke T., Ramberg R., Hewagamage K.P., Lebram M., (2013), "Comparing Expert and Novice Driving Behavior in a Driving Simulator" , in Interaction Design and Architecture(s) Journal (IxD&A) , pp.115-131
Ekanayake H.B., Fors U., Ramberg R., Ziemke T., Backlund P., Hewagamage K.P., (2013), " Affective Realism of Animated Films in the Development of Simulation-Based Tutoring Systems" , in International Journal of Distance Education Technologies (IJDET) , vol.2, pp.96-109
Ekanayake H.B., Backlund P., Ziemke T., Ramberg R., Hewagamage K.P., Lebram M., (2013), " Comparing Expert Driving Behavior in Real World and Simulator Contexts" , in International Journal of Computer Games Technology
2010
Ekanayake H.B., Backlund P., Ziemke T., Ramberg R., Hewagamage K.P., (October, 2010), " Game Interaction State Graphs for Evaluation of User Engagement in Explorative and Experience-based Training Games" , in Proceedings of the International Conference on Advances in ICT for Emerging Regions (ICTer) , pp.40-44 , Colombo, Sri Lanka
Ekanayake H.B., (2010), "P300 and Emotiv EPOC Does Emotiv EPOC capture real EEG "
2009
Ekanayake H.B., (2009), "Cognitive-Emotional User Correction for Multimedia Interactions Using Visual Attention and Psychophysiological Signals" , in Thesis of MPhil Programme , Colombo, Sri Lanka
Ekanayake H.B., Karunarathna D.D., Hewagamage K.P., (March 2009), "Determining the Psychological Involvement in Multimedia Interactions" , in International Journal on Advances in ICT for Emerging Regions , vol.6, pp.11-20
2008
De Silva L., Ekanayake H.B., (2008), "Behavior-based Robotics and the Reactive Paradigm - A Survey" , in Proceedings of the International Conference on Computer and Information Technology (ICCIT) , pp.36-43 , Khulna, Bangladesh
2006
Ekanayake H.B., Dayarathna R.N., (2006), "A Psychological Identification for Computer Security" , in 8th International Information Technology Conference (IITC) , Colombo, Sri Lanka
Fernando M.L.E., Ekanayake H.B., Ranasinghe D.N., (2006), "An Autonomous Robot for Controlling Fire in a Structured Environment" , in Proceedings of the 8th International Information Technology Conference (IITC) , Colombo, Sri Lanka
Ekanayake H.B., Karunarathna D.D., Hewagamage K.P., (2006), "Cognitive Architecture for Affective eLearning" , in Proceedings of the Third International Conference on eLearning for Knowledge-Based Society , Bangkok, Thailand
Ekanayake H.B., Karunarathna D.D., Hewagamage K.P., (October 12-13, 2006), "Behavior-based Cognitive Architecture for Meditative E-Learning" , in Proceedings of the 8th International Information Technology Conference (IITC) , Colombo, Sri Lanka
2005
Dayarathna R., Ekanayake H.B., (2005), "User Friendly Authentication Mechanism for Rural Communities" , in Proceedings of the 7th International Information Technology Conference (IITC) , Colombo, Sri Lanka
Ekanayake H.B., (2005), "A Comprehensive Attachment Repository for E-Mails" , in Proceedings of the 7th International Information Technology Conference (IITC) , Colombo, Sri Lanka
2003
Ekanayake H.B., De Zoysa K., Dayarathna R., (2003), "A Notarization Authority for the Next Generation of E-Mail Systems" , in Proceedings of the 5th International Information Technology Conference (IITC) , Colombo, Sri Lanka