Ms.W.Pirunthavi
Lecturer(Probationary)
BSc (Special) in computer Science & Technology
Master of Computer Science(Peradeniya)
pirunthaviw@vau.ac.lk
0766221035
Research Interests:
Computer vision, Machine Learning, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Mining, Natural Language Processing, Remote Sensing, Medical Image Analysis, Software Engineering
Academic Profile
Research
Teaching
Activities
Admin Role
Work Experience
Academic Profile
Profile Brief
Ms. Pirunthavi Wijikumar is working as a Lecturer in ICT at the Department of Information and Communication Technology, University of Vavuniya and she has 4.5 years’ experience in teaching in IT/ICT/CS domain. Pirunthavi holds BSc (Special) in Computer Science & Technology and Master of Computer Science. She is a researcher in Computer science and Information Communication Technology determined to make a significant contribution in a vibrant international research community that invent solutions to real world problems.
Educational Qualifications
- BSc (Special) in computer Science & Technology(UWU,SL)
- Master of Computer Science(UOP,SL)
Professional Qualification
- Certificate Course in Teaching in Higher Education (CTHE) – Rajarata University of Sri Lanka – 2023
Previous Academic Positions
- Temporary Lecturer: Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Faculty of Technology, Department of Information & Communication Technology, August 2021 – May 2022.
- Temporary Demonstrator: Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Department of Computer Science & Informatics, August 2020 – July 2021.
- External Online Tutor: Open University of Sri Lanka, Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, Bachelor of Software Engineering (BSE), March 2022 – June 2022
Research
Journal Publication
- “Naive Bayes Algorithm for Large Scale Text Classification,” Instrumentation, 8 (4): 55-62, 2022
- “A Contribution of IT to Implementation of Digital Learning in State Universities of Sri Lanka
during the Covid-19 Pandemic,” Advances in Technology, 2 (1): 99-106, 2022 - “Movie success and rating prediction using data mining algorithm,” Journal of Information Systems
& Information Technology, 5 (2): 72-80, 2020
Conferences
- Transfer Learning- Enhanced Gradient Boosting Models for Wildfire Detection Using UAV Imagery, 26th IEEE
International Symposium on a World of Wireless, Mobile and Multimedia Networks
(WoWMoM-2025), Fort Worth, Texas, USA. - “Bushfire Severity Prediction Optimization: Feature Combination Study with XGBoost Regression
and Satellite-Derived Data”, 17th International Conference on Security of Information and
Networks (SIN 2024), University of Technology Sydney, Australia, 2024 – IEEE - “Comparative Analysis of Resampling Techniques on Class Imbalance in Body Shaming Phrase
Detection”, Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon), University of Moratuwa, Sri
Lanka, 2024 – IEEE - “Quality Prediction of Watermelon using Ranking Feature Selection Methods and Machine
Learning Algorithms”, Research Conference on Advances in Information and Communication
Technology, Faculty of Technological Studies, University of Vavuniya, Sri Lanka, 2022 - “Predicting ratings of YouTube videos based on user comments”, The 2nd Faculty Annual Research
Session (FARS 2021), Faculty of Applied Science, University of Vavuniya, Sri Lanka, 2021 - “Movie success and rating prediction using data mining algorithm”, International Research
Conference Uva Wellassa University 2020 (IRCUWU 2020), Badulla, Sri Lanka, 2020
Book Chapter
- P. Wijikumar, B. R. Ray, J. Hassan, A. Ul-Haq, and R. Puvanendran, “Will Quantum
Communication and Processing Accelerate the Progress of Automated and Sustainable
Farming,” Intelligent Internet of Everything for Automated and Sustainable Farming, pp. 40,
2025, doi: 10.4018/979-8-3373-0020-7.ch008, 2025, IGI Global.
Teaching
- TICT4116 – Final year Research Project
- TICT3123 – Advanced DBMS
- TICT3132 – Advanced Web Technologies
- TICT3232 – Software Quality Assurance
- TICT2252 – System Analysis & Design
- TICT2233 – Database Management System
- TICT1142 – Fundamentals of Web Technologies
Activities
Research Supervision
- Advancements in Deep Learning for Breast Cancer Detection and Prediction – 2024.
- Context Oriented Body Shaming Phrase Detection Using Machine Learning Algorithms – 2023.
- Skin Disease Diagnosis Using Digital Image Processing & Machine Learning Algorithm – 2021
Reviewing Experience
- 26th IEEE International Symposium on a World of Wireless, Mobile and Multimedia Networks
(WoWMoM) – 2025 - International Research Conference of Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka (IRCUWU) – 2024.
- Computing Undergraduate Research Symposium – Faculty of Computing, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka – 2025.
- Intelligent Internet of Everything for Automated and Sustainable Farming (Book Chapter) – IGI Global – 2025.
Volunteering Services
- Advisor: IEEE Women in Engineering (WIE) Affinity Group, University of Vavuniya
- Advisor: TechMeetUp Community, Faculty of Technological Studies, University of Vavuniya
Admin Role
- Editorial Committee Member – Research Conference on Advances in Information and
Communication Technology (RCAICT 2025) – Faculty of Technological Studies – 2025 - Resource Person: Master of Education in Education – Information & Communication Technology (MED 11062) – Vavuniya Regional Centre, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Jaffna, January 2024 – August 2024.
- Executive Committee Member: Vavuniya University Teachers Association (VUTA) – 2024/2025.
- Student Counselor: Faculty of Technological Studies – University of Vavuniya – 2024/2025.
- Academic Mentor: Final year batch – University of Vavuniya – 2024/2025.
- Coordinator: Final Year Research Project – University of Vavuniya – 2024.
Work Experience
Industrial Experience
- Associate Software Engineer: Lagoma (Pvt) Ltd & Pearson Lanka (Pvt) Ltd, January 2020 – August 2020.
- Intern Developer: Lagoma (Pvt) Ltd, September 2019 – December 2019.