Profile Brief

Mr. R. Ravichandran 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 he has experience in teaching in the IT/ICT domains at undergraduate level. He holds a Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology (Honours) degree in Gaming and Animation Technology from the University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. He is a researcher in Human-Computer Interaction, AR/VR and MR, and gamified interactive systems, determined to make a significant contribution in a vibrant research community that invents solutions to real-world problems.

Educational Qualifications

BICT (Honours) in Gaming and Animation Technology.(University of Kelaniya).

Other qualifications

• Google UX Design Professional Certificate
• Diploma in English (DIE) | Esoft Metro Campus
• Diploma in PC Hardware Engineering and Network Administration | Esoft Metro Campus
• Certificate Course in Graphic Designing | University of Kelaniya

Previous Academic Positions

• Visiting Lecturer, Department of ICT, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka (May 2025 – September 2025).
• Temporary Assistant Lecturer, Department of ICT, University of Vavuniya, Sri Lanka (August 2024 – March 2025).

Institutional Development

• Contributed to develop a new curriculum for the Multimedia Technology specialization, Faculty of Technological Studies, University of Vavuniya
• Contributed to develop a Certificate Course, Faculty of Technological Studies, University of Vavuniya
• Designed proposed building design for Faculty of Technological Studies, University of Vavuniya

Industrial Experiences

• Freelance UX/UI and Graphic Designer (2018 – Present)
• 3D Generalist & UX/UI Designer, Level 8 Digital (Remote) (October 2023 – June 2024)
• Animator Intern, Serex Solution (October 2022 – April 2023)

Workshops – as Presenter / Resource Person / Judge

1. Participated in the Academia Immersive Program organized by the Sri Lanka Association for Software and Services Companies (SLASSCOM)
2. Resource Person – Workshop on “Gaming and Animation Technology”, Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Applied Science, Trincomalee Campus, Eastern University, Sri Lanka.
3. Resource Person – “Effectiveness of AI tools for educators”, Mullaitivu Zonal Education Office.
4. Resource Person – IEEE Game Development & Animation Workshop
5. Judge – IEEE Innovation Nation Northern Province Competition 2024.
6. Presenter – Guest Talk on AR/VR in Education (2025).

• Member of IEEE
• Member, Technical Sessions Management Committee of ITAM32 – 32^nd International Conference on IT Applications and Management
• Northern Investment Summit – Project Coordinator, Faculty of Technological Studies, University of Vavuniya
• Member, Editorial Committee, ICHR 2026 – International Conference on Harmony and Reconciliation, University of Vavuniya, Sri Lanka.
• Member, Editorial Committee, RCAICT 2025 – Research Conference on Advances in Information and Communication Technology, University of Vavuniya, Sri Lanka.
• Student Counsellor, Faculty of Technological Studies, University of Vavuniya.
• Academic Advisor, Faculty of Technological Studies, University of Vavuniya. (2021/2022 Batch)
• University Business Linkage Coordinator, Faculty of Technological Studies, University of Vavuniya.
• Member, Faculty Board, Faculty of Technological Studies, University of Vavuniya
• Member of Vavuniya University Teachers Association (VUTA), University of Vavuniya

1. Best Research Presenter in the session of ICCP’25, University of Kelaniya.
2. Most Dedicated Undergraduate Peer Tutor, Faculty of Computing and Technology, University of Kelaniya.
3. Dean’s List Award of the academic year 2018/2019
4. Dean’s List Award of the academic year 2020/2021

Publications

• “Effectiveness of 2D Animated Storytelling in Drug Awareness Among Upcountry Sri Lankan Students” (ICCP’25, University of Kelaniya)
• “IoT-enabled Face Recognition Attendance Systems for University Students in Sri Lanka” (RCAICT 2025 Conference, University of Vavuniya)
• “Real-Time Cattle Monitoring Using Low-Cost IoT Smart Collars With LoRa Communication in Sri Lanka’s Dry Zones” (RCAICT 2025 Conference, University of Vavuniya)

University Research Grant

Research Grant 2025 – University of Vavuniya (Accepted; ongoing project).

Teaching Interests

• 3D Modelling
• 3D Animation
• Computational Engineering Drawing
• Mathematics for Modelling and Rendering
• Fundamentals of AR/VR
• Game Design and Development
• Human Computer Interaction
• Multimedia Design and Technologies
• Mathematics for Technology

Undergraduate Subjects Taught

• TICT 1252 – Computational Engineering Drawing
• TICT 2153 – Human-Computer Interaction
• TICT 2142 – Multimedia Design and Technologies
• TICT 2244 – Computer Graphics
• AUX3112 – Career Guidance
• TICT 4116 – Group Research Project