Profile Brief

Ms. Saliny Gobishangar is working as a Lecturer(Probationary) in ICT at the Department of Information and Communication Technology, Faculty of Technological Studies, University of Vavuniya, Sri Lanka and she has been experienced in teaching in IT/ICT/CS domain. Ms. Saliny Gobishangar holds B.Sc. (Hons.) in ICT, University of Jaffna and is currently pursuing a M.Sc. in Computer Science at University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. She is a researcher in computer science and Information Communication Technology determined to make a significant contribution in a vibrant international research community that invents solutions to real world problems.

Educational Qualifications

1. B.Sc. (Hons.) in ICT,
2. M.Sc. in Computer Science at University of Peradeniya (Reading)

Previous Academic Positions

• Demonstrator (Temporary), Department of ICT, Vavuniya Campus of the University of Jaffna, September 2020 – December 2021.
• Assistant Lecturer (Temporary), Department of ICT, University of Vavuniya, January 2022 – July 2025.

Teaching Experience 

• Temporary Assistant Lecturer Department of ICT, Faculty of Technological Studies, University of Vavuniya: Jan 2022 – July 2025
• Temporary Demonstrator Department of ICT, Faculty of Technological Studies, University of Vavuniya: Sep 2020– Dec 2021

1. Member of the reception and invitation committee for VUIRS (Oct 2021)

Societies & Membership

1. MIEEE, ACM(SL)

Publication in Local Conference

• Saliny and T. Kokul, “Automated Flower Classification Using HOG Features”, Annual Students Research Congress – 2020, Vavuniya, Sri Lanka, 2020.
• D. Weerasinghe, N.F.N. Banu, A.R.M.N. Sewmini, N. Venuja, and N. Saliny “Exploring the Biometric Potential of fingerprints for blood group identification – A survey”, RCAICT – 2025
• Chayanthithan, S. Rajagopal, P.R.D.N. Bandara, M.F.F. Farhana, T.N. Dharmasiri, U.M.J.M. Bandara, J.M.T.N. Jayasekara, N. Saliny, P. Niroshi “Deep Learning based Plant identification in Sri Lanka”, RCAICT – 2025

Publications in International Conference

• Dhamith Kumara, H.G.M.Sonali, Wasana Lakmini, R.M.Milinda Lakshan, Parami Mayumika, Adithya Athukorala, W S S Dananjaya Fernando, N.Saliny, S.Suthaharan, “Banana Classification using Deep Learning Techniques in the Sri Lankan Context” – TASME 2025, Canada
• Rukshani, N. Saliny, Parameshwaran. Y “Enhancing Section Classification for Thirukkural Couplet: A Meta-Model Approach”- ADScAI 2025
• Saliny, P. Rukshani, “Impact of Hyper-parameter Optimization in Flower Classification through HOG features using Support Vector Machines” – ICSUSL 2023
• Venuja, N. Saliny “An Ensemble Method for Fatigue Detection based on Multiple Facial Expressions” – ICSUSL 2023

Conference/Workshops attended

• Participated in the 21st Workshop (Online) on Scientific Writing Organized by PGIS (Jul 2021)
• Participated in the workshop on ‘Employee Orientation Training’ conducted by the SDLC of VCUoJ (Nov 2020)

Teaching Interest

1. Machine Learning and Deep Learning
2. Database Management Systems
3. Electronics and Circuit Designs
4. Computer Architecture and Organization
5. Mobile Computing
6. Computer Programming
7. Computer Networks

Undergraduate Subjects Taught

1. TICT 1114 – Essential of ICT
2. TICT1243 – Electronics and Digital circuit designs
3. TICT2142 – Multimedia Design and Technologies
4. TICT2233 – Database Management System
5. TICT3113 – Computer Architecture and Organization
6. TICT3123 – Advanced Database Management System
7. TICT3243 – Mobile Computing