Profile Brief

Mr. Thajudeen Nusky Ahamed is a Lecturer in Information and Communication Technology at the Department of Information and Communication Technology, Faculty of Technological Studies, University of Vavuniya, Sri Lanka. He holds a Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology (Honours) degree from the Department of ICT, Faculty of Technology, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, with a specialization in computer networks and network security.

He previously served as a Demonstrator in the Department of ICT, Faculty of Technology, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, for one and a half years, contributing to practical sessions and laboratory supervision. His research interests include Network Security, Digital and Network forensics, IT law, and security aspects of emerging network technologies.

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology (Honours) specialized in Network Security Technologies, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka.
• MSc (Reading) in Information Technology specializing in Cyber Security, Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology

Professional Affiliations

• Associate Member of Computer Society of Sri Lanka, (CSSL) [A881].

Professional Qualifications

• CCNAv7: Introduction to Networks
• CCNAv7: Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials
• CCNAv7: Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation
• DEMOCRATIC GOVERNANACE AND RULE OF LAW

Previous Academic Positions

• Visiting Lecturer, Department of ICT, Faculty of Technology, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka (September 2025 – January 2026).
• Temporary Demonstrator, Department of ICT, Faculty of Technology, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka (January 2024 – March 2025).

Institutional Development

• Contributed to develop a new Course curriculum for the Network and Security Technology specialization, Faculty of Technological Studies, University of Vavuniya
• Contributed to develop a Certificate Course, Faculty of Technological Studies, University of Vavuniya

Industrial Experiences

• Assistant Network Engineer- Univell Enterprise Solutions (Pvt) Ltd (Sep-2023- Nov-2023)
• Trainee Network and Cyber Security- Ceylon Electricity Board (Head Office) (Aug-2022- Mar-2023)

Adminrole

• Member, Technical Sessions Management Committee of ITAM32 – 32^nd International Conference on IT Applications and Management – Korean Conference
• Member, Editorial Committee, RCAICT 2025 – Research Conference on Advances in Information and Communication Technology, University of Vavuniya, Sri Lanka.
• Track Coordinator (Moderator), RCAICT 2025 – Research Conference on Advances in Information and Communication Technology, University of Vavuniya, Sri Lanka.
• Academic Advisor, Faculty of Technological Studies, University of Vavuniya. (2023/2024 Batch)
• Member, Faculty Board, Faculty of Technological Studies, University of Vavuniya
• Member of Vavuniya University Teachers Association (VUTA), University of Vavuniya

Abstracts/Extended Abstracts

• Reimagining Educational Roles: A Framework for AI’s Integration in AIEd (10^th International Symposium SEUSL (2024))
• Optimized Security Authentication Protocols for Network Access Nodes: A Detailed Performance and Vulnerability Assessment (4^th International Conference on Science & Technology SEUSL (2024))
• A Cryptographic Odyssey: Navigating Encryption Frontiers, Deciphering Key Dimensions, and Safeguarding Networks (12^th International Symposium and Industry Dialogues SEUSL (2024))
• A Cloud-Integrated IoT-Based Anti-Theft System for Home Using Image Processing (Second Research Conference on Advances in Information and Communication Technology 2025 (RCAICT University of Vavuniya 2025))

Conference Full Papers

• Towards Robust Ubicomp: A Comprehensive Review on the Grand Challenges of Ubiquitous Computing (International Conference on Science and Technology (ICST 2021))

Journal Papers

• Optimized Security Authentication Protocols for Network Access Nodes: A Detailed Performance and Vulnerability Assessment (Journal of Information and Communication Technology – SEUSL (JICT) (2025))
• Foundations of Cryptographic Defense: Navigating Algorithmic Strengths, Key Dynamics, and Network Security Challenges (Sri Lanka Journal of Technology -SEUSL (Sljot) (2025))

Teaching Interests

• Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing
• Wireless Network
• Network Switching and Routing
• Information Security Auditing
• Cryptography
• Computer Security & Forensics
• Secure Network Infrastructure
• Industrial Automation & Ladder Programming

Undergraduate Subjects Taught

• TICT 1261 – IT LAW
• TICT 3113 – Computer Architecture and Organization
• TICT 3142 – Social and Professional Issues in ICT