Dr. (Ms). K.H.E.L.W Hettiarachchi

BIT(Col), MCS(Col), PhD(UOC [Barcelona, Spain]), CTHE (Col), SEDA (UK)

Senior Lecturer


Research Interests: Technology Enhanced Learning, Technology Enhanced Assessment, Learning Analytics, Educational Technology, Human Computer Interaction (HCI), Game based Learning, Gamification, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

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Publication Summary

Conference Papers
32
Conference Abstracts
1
Posters
0
Journal Papers
13
Books
0
Book Chapters
2
Other
5

Biography

Enosha Hettiarachchi is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Colombo School of Computing (UCSC), Sri Lanka. She obtained a PhD in Information and Knowledge Society (Network and Information Technologies area) in 2013 with the highest qualification of "Excellent Cum Laude", focused on e-assessment and technology from the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC), Barcelona, Spain. After completion of her PhD, she was offered a Postdoctoral Researcher position at the Internet Interdisciplinary Institute (IN3) of the UOC, Barcelona, Spain.  She has obtained both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in the field of Computer Science from the University of Colombo School of Computing (UCSC), Sri Lanka. Her main research interests are Technology-Enhanced Assessment, e-Learning, Learning Analytics, Educational Technology, Gamification, Human Computer Interaction (HCI), and Geographic Information Systems (GIS). 

Academic

  • PhD in Information and Knowledge Society (Network and Information Technologies Area) (2013), Universitat Oberta de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain
    • Excellent Cum Laude - Highest qualification in Spain
  • M.Sc. in Computer Science (MCS) (2009), University of Colombo School of Computing, Sri Lanka.
    • Distinction
  • Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT) (2004) University of Colombo School of Computing, Sri Lanka
  • Certificate in Teaching in Higher Education (CTHE) (2019), Staff Development Center, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.
  • Staff and Educational Development Association (SEDA), UK (2019) accreditation for Learning, Teaching and Assessing in Higher Education.

Awards

  • Best Presentation Award for the paper entitled "Analyzing the Impact of Introducing Active Learning in a Blended Educational Environment" at the 10th International Conference on Distance Learning and Education (ICDLE 2019) jointly held with the 11th International Conference on Educational Technology and Computers (ICETC 2019) in Amsterdam, Netherlands from 28th – 31st October 2019. 
  • National Best Quality Software Awards (NBQSA) Bronze Award in the Education & Training Category for my masters project entitled “SCORM Based Online Assessment Objects for Computing Skill Evaluation”, 2010

  • National Best Quality Software Awards (NBQSA) Merit Award in the Research & Development Category for “eNOSHA, a Free Open Source Learning Object repository” project., 2010

Teaching

  • Undergraduate Degree Programmes
    • Subjects: Enterprise Modeling, Enterprise Architecture, Database Management, Database II, Geographical Information Systems, Human Computer Interaction, Programming Language Concepts
  • Postgraduate Degree Programmes
    • Subjects: e-Learning Concepts and Technologies, Multimedia Web Development, Principles of Programming Languages

Employment

  • Senior Lecturer Grade I (August 2023 onwards)

  • University of Colombo School of Computing, Sri Lanka.

  • Senior Lecturer Grade II (August 2017 - July 2023)

  • University of Colombo School of Computing, Sri Lanka.

  • Senior Lecturer - Contract  (February 2015 - July 2017)

University of Colombo School of Computing, Sri Lanka.
 

  • Postdoctoral Researcher (January 2014 - December 2014)

Internet Interdisciplinary Institute (IN3), Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC), Barcelona, Spain.
 

  • PhD Candidate (January 2011 - December 2013) on Full scholarship

Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC), Barcelona, Spain

 

Professional Activities

Consultation

Projects

Publications

2026

Pathiraja S., Wanniarachchi S., Weerakoon K., Pramudi L., Wanigasooriya D , Pathirana A. , Perera T. , Hettiarachchi E. , Sayakkara A , Goonetillake J , (May 2026), "Spatial Modelling of Cyclone-Induced Flood Hazards for Disaster Risk Financing and Parametric Insurance in Sri Lanka" , in International Conference on Technology Innovations for Crisis Management (ICTICM 2026) , Colombo, Sri Lanka
Wanniarachchi S., Weerakoon K., Pathirana A., Hettiarachchi E., (February 2026), "Cloud-Resilient NDVI Estimation for Smallholder Paddy Fields from Single-Date Sentinel-1 SAR Using an Enhanced U-Net " , in 2026 6th International Conference on Advanced Research in Computing (ICARC) , Belihuloya, Sri Lanka
Jayashanka R., Hettiarachchi E., Wilagama P., Hewagamage K.P., (2026), "Learning Design and Learning Analytics to Improve Higher Education A Systematic Literature Review" , in Electronic Journal of e-Learning , vol.24(2), pp.61-81 , UK

2025

Premnath S., Ekanayake K., Pieris T., Hettiarachchi E., Hewagamage K. P., (2025), "A New Era of Productive Learning Focused on the Retention of Attention Span VerbaSure" , in 2025 5th International Conference on Advanced Research in Computing (ICARC), Belihuloya, Sri Lanka, 2025 , pp.1-6

2024

Dissanayake I., Piyathilake V., Sayakkara A. P., Hettiarachchi E., Perera I., (January 2024), "Eloc-Web Uncertainty Visualization and Real-Time Detection of Wild Elephant Locations" , in Journal of Geovisualization and Spatial Analysis , vol.8(1) , London
Sathyanjana A., Pathirana A., Hettiarachchi E., (2024), "Establishing Emotional Baseline through Multimodal Emotion Recognition" , in Proceedings of the Annual Research Symposium 2024, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka , pp.573 , Colombo, Sri Lanka

2023

Karannagoda K., Harischandra I, Abeyvickrama H., Hettiarachchi E., Mozelius P., (13-15 November, 2023), "Nebula a Gamification Framework for a High-quality Online Learning Experience" , in 16th annual International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation (ICERI2023) Proceedings , pp.11-20 , Seville, Spain
Premnath S., Ekanayake K., Pieris T., Hettiarachchi E., Hewagamage K.P., (13-15 November, 2023), "ENHANCING ATTENTION SPAN IN ONLINE LANGUAGE LEARNING FOR UNDERGRADUATES A HOLISTIC AND INCLUSIVE APPROACH" , in 16th annual International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation (ICERI2023) Proceedings , pp.5534-5543 , Seville, Spain
Hettiarachchi E., (September 26-28, 2023), "Reflection on Online Teaching and Learning-Make It Entertaining and I will Learn " , in ICETC '23: Proceedings of the 15th International Conference on Education Technology and Computers , pp.262–267 , Barcelona, Spain
Purushoth V. , Piyathilake V. , Athapaththu K. , Sandaruwan D. , Sayakkara A. P., Hettiarachchi E., (December 2023), "Using Multispectral UAV Imagery for Marine Debris Detection in Sri Lanka" , in International Conference on Information Technology Research (ICITR 2023) , pp.1-6 , Colombo, Sri Lanka

2022

Rangana Jayashanka, E Hettiarachchi, K P Hewagamage, (2022), "Technology Enhanced Learning Analytics Dashboard in Higher Education" , in Electronic Journal of e - Learning , vol.20(01) , ENGLAND, RG4 9AY
Wattearachchi, W. D., Hewagamage, K. P., Hettiarachchi, E., (2022), "Emotional Keyboard To Provide Adaptive Functionalities Based on the Current User Emotion and the Context" , in Interaction Design and Architecture(s) Journal - IxD&A , pp.147 - 174
Pooliyadda, T. M. H. S. M, Peiris, S. C. P., Kurukulasuriya, A. D. N., Hettiarachchi, E., Hewagamage, K. P., (2022), "Towards Improving Early Learning Capabilities of Students Through a Gamified Learning Tool" , in 2022 22nd International Conference on Advances in ICT for Emerging Regions (ICTer) , pp.1-6

2021

T.M.H.S.M. Pooliyadda, A.D.N. Kurukulasuriya, S.C.P. Peiris, E Hettiarachchi, K P Hewagamage, (March 2021), "Gamifying The Early Learning Capabilities of Students During Covid-19" , in 15th Annual International Technology, Education and Development Conference (INTED2021) , Valencia, Spain
Rangana Jayashanka, K.P. Hewagamage, Enosha Hettiarachchi, (June 2021), "Learning Analytics for Quality Assurance in Higher Education" , in INQAAHE Conference 2021 , Glasgow, UK

2020

Wasura Wattearachchi, Dr. E. Hettiarachchi, Prof. K P Hewagamage, (March 2020), "Analysing the Compatibility of Identifying Emotions by Facial Expressions and Text Analytics when Using Mobile Devices" , in 2020 International Conference on Machine Learning and Human-computer Interaction (MLHMI 2020) , Singapore
Wasura. D. Wattearachchi, K.P. Hewagamage, Enosha Hettiarachchi, (November 2020), "A Framework to Decide Adaptive Functionalities by Considering User Emotions and the Context" , in 20th International Conference on Advances in ICT for Emerging Regions (ICTer 2020) , Colombo, Sri Lanka
Wijesinghe, C., Hansson, H., Ekenberg, L., Hettiarachchi, E., (2020), "Influential Factors for ICT Innovations in Sri Lanka University-Industry Collaboration A Systematic Literature Review" , in Journal of Research Innovation and Implications in Education , pp.47-66

2019

Enosha Hettiarachchi, (March, 2019), "Enhance Undergraduate Learning Experience by Taking a Leap into Active Learning" , in 13th Annual International Technology, Education and Development Conference (INTED2019)
R J Amaraweera, K P Hewagamage, E. Hettiarachchi, (August 2019), "An Intelligent Interactive Visualizer to Improve Blended learning in higher education" , in Ubi -Media 2019 , Bali, Indonesia
Wasura D. Wattearachchi, Enosha Hettiarachchi, K.P. Hewagamage, (August 2019), "Critical Success Factors of Analysing User Emotions to Improve the Usability of Systems" , in Ubi -Media 2019 , Bali, Indonesia
Enosha Hettiarachchi, (October 2019), "Analyzing the Impact of Introducing Active Learning in a Blended Educational Environment" , in 10th International Conference on Distance Learning and Education (ICDLE 2019)/11th International Conference on Educational Technology and Computers (ICETC 2019) , 28th- 31st October, Amsterdam, Netherlands - (Best Presentation Award)

2018

Jayashanka, R, Hewagamage, K.P. , Hettiarachchi, E. , (2018), "The synergy between Learning Design and Learning Analytics to Improve Higher Education" , in 11th IEEE International Conference on Ubi-Media Computing (Ubi-Media,2018) , Nanjing, China - (Excellent Paper award)
Jayashanka, R., Hewagamage, K.P, Hettiarachchi, E. , (2018), "Improving Blended Learning in Higher Education through the Synergy between Learning Design and Learning Analytics" , in 18th IEEE International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies (ICALT 2018). , IIT Bombay, India (Best Paper in the poster paper category)
Senanayake, S. H., Hettiarachchi, E., Hewagamage, K. P. , (2018), "An Analysis on the Student Interaction and Collaboration in an Undergraduate Blended Learning Course" , in In Proceedings of the 12th International Technology, Education and Development Conference (INTED2018) , pp.5088-5094 , Valencia, Spain.

2017

Hettiarachchi, E., Mozelius, P., (2017), "Critical Factors for Implementing Blended Learning in Higher Education" , in International Journal of Information and Communication Technologies in Education , vol.6(2), pp.37-51

2016

Hettiarachchi, E., Balasooriya, I., Mor, E., Huertas, M.A., (2016), "e-Assessment for Skill Acquisition in Online Engineering Education Challenges and Opportunities" , in Formative Assessment, Learning Data Analytics and Gamification in ICT Education, Edited by Santi Caballé and Robert Clarisó, Academic Press, Elsevier (1), pp.49-65 , UK
Senanayake, S. H., Hettiarachchi, E., Hewagamage, K. P. , (2016), "Situational Analysis on Readiness for Online Education in Sri Lankan Universities " , in In Proceedings of the 9th IEEE International Conference on Ubi-media Computing (UMEDIA2016) , Moscow, Russia

2015

Hettiarachchi, E., Huertas, M. A., Mor, E., (2015), "An E-Assessment System for Skill and Knowledge Assessment in Computer Engineering Education" , in International Journal of Engineering Education , vol.31(2), pp.529–540 , Great Britain
Hettiarachchi, E., Mor, E. , Huertas,M.A, Guerrero-Roldu00e1n, A., (2015), "Introducing a Formative EAssessment System to Improve Online Learning Experience and Performance" , in Journal of Universal Computer Science , vol.21(8), pp.1001-1021
Hettiarachchi, E., Huertas, M.A., Mor, E., Guerrero-Roldu00e1n, A, (2015), "Improving student performance in high cognitive level courses by using formative e-assessment" , in International Journal of Technology Enhanced Learning , vol.7(2), pp.116-133 , Prague, Czech Republic
Senanayake, S. H., Hettiarachchi, E., Hewagamage, K. P. , (2015), "Student-Centred Learning in a Blended Environment-Case Study based on a Final Year Undergraduate Course " , in In Proceedings of the15th IEEE International Conference on Advances in ICT for Emerging Regions (ICTer2015) , pp.182-189 , Colombo, Sri Lanka

2014

Mor, E., Guerrero, A., Hettiarachchi, E., Antonia, M., (2014), "Designing Learning Tools The Case of a Competence Assessment Tool" , in Learning and Collaboration Technologies. Designing and Developing Novel Learning Experiences. , vol.8523, pp.83-94 , Switzerland
Mor, E., Garreta-Domingo, M., Hettiarachchi, E., Ferran, N., (2014), "Teaching and Learning HCI Online" , in Human-Computer Interaction. Theories, Methods, and Tools. , pp.230-241 , Switzerland
Hettiarachchi, E., Huertas, M. A., Mor, E., (12th-13th December 2014), "E-Assessment in High-Level Cognitive Courses Improving Student Engagement and Results" , in International Conference on Advances in ICT for Emerging Regions (ICTer2014) , Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Hettiarachchi, E., Mor, E., Huertas, M., Rodríguez, M., (2014), "A Technology Enhanced Assessment System for Skill and Knowledge Learning" , in 6th International Conference on Computer Supported Education (CSEDU 2014) , pp.184-191 , Barcelona, Spain
Hettiarachchi, E., Huertas, M. A., Mor, E., (13th November 2014), "E-Assessment for Skill and Knowledge Acquisition in STEM Online Education" , in 1st International Workshop on Technology-Enhanced Assessment, Analytics and Feedback (TEAAF2014) , Barcelona, Spain

2013

Hettiarachchi, E., (04th December 2013), "Technology-Enhanced Assessment for Skill and Knowledge Acquisition in Online Education PhD thesis " , pp.272 p , Barcelona, Spain
Hettiarachchi, E., Huertas, M. A., Mor, E., (2013), "Skill and Knowledge E-Assessment A Review of the State of the Art" , in IN3 Working Paper Series. , vol.DWP13 , Barcelona, Spain
Hettiarachchi, E., Huertas, M.A., Mor, E., (November, 2013), "Addressing Formative E-Assessment for High Level Cognitive Courses at a Fully Online University" , in 6th International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation (ICERI 2013) , pp.2110-2116 , Seville, Spain
Guerrero-Roldán, A., Rodríguez, E, Hettiarachchi, E., Mor, E., Huertas, M.A., (November 2013), "An Online Educational Tools for Competence Assessment" , in 6th International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation (ICERI 2013) , pp.2074-2081 , Seville, Spain

2012

Mozelius, P., Hettiarachchi, E., (2012), "eNOSHA a Free Open and Flexible Learning Object Repository--An Iterative Development Process for Global User-Friendliness" , in EURODL: European Journal of Open and Distance Learning
Hettiarachchi, E., Huertas, M. A., (2012), "Temporal Aspects of Mathematical E-Assessment Systems" , in eLC Research Paper Series , vol.4, pp.37-42 , Barcelona, Spain
Hettiarachchi, E., Huertas, M. A., Mor, E., Guerrero, A., (July 2012), "Architecture for Technology- Enhanced Assessment of High Level Skill Practice" , in International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies (ICALT 2012) , Rome, Italy
Hettiarachchi, E., Huertas, M. A., Mor, E., Guerrero, A., (2012), "A Standard and Interoperable Technology-Enhanced Assessment System for skill and knowledge acquirement" , in International Conference on Computer Supported Education (CSEDU 2012) , pp.157-160 , Porto, Portugal

2011

Hettiarachchi, E., Huertas, M. A., (June 2011), "E-assessments and how it can be adapted to mathematical e-learning" , in 3rd International Workshop on Mathematical E-Learning (E-MATH 2011) , Barcelona, Spain
Mozelius, P., Balasooriya, I., Hettiarachchi, E., (2011), "eNOSHA and Moodle The Integration of two e-Learning Systems" , in 10th European Conference on e-Learning (ECEL 2011) , vol.2, pp.509-516 , Brighton, UK
Mozelius, P., Roy, A., Hettiarachchi, E., Suhonen, J., (2011), "Migration of a Learning Object Repository - an Evaluation of eNOSHA System and its context Independency" , in 7th eINDIA Conference , Gujarat, India.

2010

K P Hewagamage, D D Karunaratne, E Hettiarachchi, P. Mozelius, M. Hatakka, B.A.I.R. Balasorriya, (May 2010), "eNOSHA a Learning Object Repository Design for Flexibility Reusability and User Friendliness" , in eLearning Africa , Lusaka, Zambia
Mozelius, P., Hettiarachchi, E., (2010), "eNOSHA A One Stop Online Repository System of Learning Objects Classroom Windows" , in digitalLEARNING , vol.8, pp.12-13
Hettiarachchi, E., Mozelius, P., Hewagamage, K., Hatakka, M., Balasooriya, I., Karunarathne, D., (2010), "eNOSHA - The Design and Development of a Learning Object Repository" , in International Journal on Advances in ICT for Emerging Regions , vol.3(1), pp.3-10 , Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Enosha Hettiarachchi, Peter Mozelius, K.P Hewagamage, Mathias Hatakka, Isuru Balasooriya, Damith Karunarathne, (2010), "eNOSHA - The Design and Development of a Learning Object Repository" , in The International Journal on Advances in ICT for Emerging Regions , vol.3(1)

2009

Hettiarachchi, E., Hewagamage, K.P., (December 2009), "SCORM Based Online Assessment Objects for Computing Skill Evaluation" , in e-Asia2009 International Conference , Colombo, Sri Lanka