Profile Brief

Ms. Pavithira Sivasothy is working as a Lecturer 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.S.Pavithira holds B.Sc. (Hons) in computer science, University of Jaffna. 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

B.Sc. [Hons] in Computer Science (Jaffna)

Previous Academic Positions

• Temporary Assistant Lecturer, Department of Physical Science, University of Vavuniya, April 2025 – December 2025.
• Temporary Assistant Lecturer, Department of Interdisciplinary Studies, University of Jaffna, November 2024 – April 2025.

Institutional Development Activities

Type Setter – Editorial Board (ICAS 2025), Faculty of Applied Science ,University of Vavuniya.

Industrial Experiences

Backend Developer at Extreme Coders at Jaffna (March 2024 – September 2024)

Teaching  Experiences

• Temporary Assistant Lecturer, Department of Physical Science, Faculty of Applied Science, University of Vavuniya, April 2025 – December 2025.
• Temporary Assistant Lecturer, Department of Interdisciplinary Studies, Faculty of Technology, University of Jaffna, November 2024 – April 2025.

Workshop Attended

• Participated on Special Management Development Programme (SMDP) conducted on 29^th and 30^th December 2025 at the Postgraduate Institute of Management (PIM), Colombo.

• Academic Supervisor:  2020/2021 batch – University of Vavuniya.
• Student Counsellor, Faculty of Technological Studies, University of Vavuniya.
• Member of FQAC , Faculty of Technological Studies ,University of Vavuniya.
• Member of Vavuniya University Teachers Association (VUTA), University of Vavuniya.
• Treasurer of Vavuniya University Teachers Association (VUTA), University of Vavuniya.

• Best performance in the Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics and Computing (Level 1) – Department of Physical Science, FAS, Vavuniya Campus of the University of Jaffna.

Abstract Publication

• P.Sivasothy, T.Jegatheeswaran “Early Detection and Explainable Analysis of Alzheimer’s Disease Using Resting-State fMRI and Convolutional Neural Networks”, 5^th Annual Research Session FARS 2024, University of Vavuniya.
• I.Hariharan, P.Sivasothy “Classification of Alzheimer’s Disease using Multilayer Graph Neural Networks”, 1^st International Conference on Applied Sciences 2025, University of Vavuniya.
• V.Varaniya, P.Sivasothy “A Graph Neural Network Approach to Parkinson’s Disease Detection with Multi-Model Brain Imaging”, 1^st International Conference on Applied Sciences 2025, University of Vavuniya.

Publications on Conference

• P.Sivasothy, L. Kumaralingam, T. Jegatheeswaran, S.Srivishagan, K. Thanikasalam, N. Ratnarajah “Functional Biomarkers of Alzheimer’s Disease: Explainable AI using Resting-State fMRI”, 5^th International Conference on Advanced Research on Computing – ICARC 2025 of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.
• Hariharan, R. Nagulan, S. Subaramya, S. Pavithira, K. Logiraj, “Classification of Alzheimer’s Disease using Multilayer Graph Attention Neural Networks and Multimodal Neuroimaging”, 10th International Conference on Information Technology Research (ICITR)- 2025, University of Moratuwa,SriLanka.
• Vaitheeswaran, R. Nagulan, S. Subaramya, S. Pavithira, K. Logiraj, I.Hariharan ,V.Varaniya, “Explainable Graph Attention Networks for Identifying Structural Brain Connectivity Changes Across Normal Aging”, 10ᵗʰ International Research Conference on Smart Computing and Systems Engineering (SCSE) -2026, University of Kelaniya, SriLanka.
• Athiththan, S. Pavithira, “Enhancing Blockchain Security Through Hybrid PoS–PBFT Consensus and Machine Learning-Based Anomaly Detection”,, 10ᵗʰ International Research Conference on Smart Computing and Systems Engineering (SCSE) -2026,University of Kelaniya, SriLanka.

Teaching Interest

1. Fundamentals of Computer Programming
2. Object Oriented Programming
3. Statistics for Technology
4. Database Management Systems
5. Advanced Database Management Systems
6. Data Structure and Algorithms
7. Cryptography
8. Mathematics for Technology
9. Operating Systems
10. Machine Learning
11. Data Science
12. Digital Image Processing