{"id":2027,"date":"2025-12-24T14:08:25","date_gmt":"2025-12-24T14:08:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fts.vau.ac.lk\/dept\/?page_id=2027"},"modified":"2026-01-09T06:29:38","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T06:29:38","slug":"mr-ravichanran-profile","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/fts.vau.ac.lk\/dept\/index.php\/mr-ravichanran-profile\/","title":{"rendered":"Mr. Ravichanran Profile"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"2027\" class=\"elementor elementor-2027\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3b7169ba e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3b7169ba\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-20c1a10f elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"20c1a10f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-10ed3037 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"10ed3037\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-428d7572 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"428d7572\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-75bf7d01 elementor-position-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"75bf7d01\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"938\" height=\"1250\" src=\"https:\/\/fts.vau.ac.lk\/dept\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/UoV-Web-DP-938-x-1250-px.jpg\" class=\"elementor-animation-grow attachment-full size-full wp-image-2146\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fts.vau.ac.lk\/dept\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/UoV-Web-DP-938-x-1250-px.jpg 938w, https:\/\/fts.vau.ac.lk\/dept\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/UoV-Web-DP-938-x-1250-px-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/fts.vau.ac.lk\/dept\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/UoV-Web-DP-938-x-1250-px-768x1023.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 938px) 100vw, 938px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">Mr. R. Ravichandran<\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">Lecturer(Probationary)<br>\nBICT (Honours) in Gaming and Animation Technology\nravee@vau.ac.lk<br>\n077 696 2299 <br><br>\n<b>Research Interests:<\/b><br>\nHuman-Computer Interaction, Educational Technology & 2D\/3D Visual Communication, Gamification, AR\/VR and MR, 3D Printing for Social Innovation.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4f59ece8 elementor-shape-circle elementor-grid-0 e-grid-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-social-icons\" data-id=\"4f59ece8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"social-icons.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-social-icons-wrapper elementor-grid\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-grid-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-icon elementor-social-icon elementor-social-icon-linkedin elementor-repeater-item-bb9ca7f\" 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id=\"elementor-tab-content-5831\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-5831\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"false\"><p><strong> Profile Brief<\/strong><\/p><p>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.<\/p><p><strong>Educational Qualifications<\/strong><\/p><p>BICT (Honours) in Gaming and Animation Technology.(University of Kelaniya).<\/p><p><strong>Other qualifications<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Google UX Design Professional Certificate<\/li><li>Diploma in English (DIE) | Esoft Metro Campus<\/li><li>Diploma in PC Hardware Engineering and Network Administration | Esoft Metro Campus<\/li><li>Certificate Course in Graphic Designing | University of Kelaniya<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Previous Academic Positions<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Visiting Lecturer, Department of ICT, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka (May 2025 \u2013 September 2025).<\/li><li>Temporary Assistant Lecturer, Department of ICT, University of Vavuniya, Sri Lanka (August 2024 \u2013 March 2025).<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-5832\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Activities<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-5832\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-5832\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><p><strong>Institutional Development<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Contributed to develop a new curriculum for the Multimedia Technology specialization, Faculty of Technological Studies, University of Vavuniya<\/li><li>Contributed to develop a Certificate Course, Faculty of Technological Studies, University of Vavuniya<\/li><li>Designed proposed building design for Faculty of Technological Studies, University of Vavuniya<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Industrial Experiences<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Freelance UX\/UI and Graphic Designer (2018 \u2013 Present)<\/li><li>3D Generalist &amp; UX\/UI Designer, Level 8 Digital (Remote) (October 2023 \u2013 June 2024)<\/li><li>Animator Intern, Serex Solution (October 2022 \u2013 April 2023)<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Workshops \u2013 as Presenter \/ Resource Person \/ Judge<\/strong><\/p><ol><li>Participated in the Academia Immersive Program organized by the Sri Lanka Association for Software and Services Companies (SLASSCOM)<\/li><li>Resource Person \u2013 Workshop on \u201cGaming and Animation Technology\u201d, Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Applied Science, Trincomalee Campus, Eastern University, Sri Lanka.<\/li><li>Resource Person \u2013 \u201cEffectiveness of AI tools for educators\u201d, Mullaitivu Zonal Education Office.<\/li><li>Resource Person \u2013 IEEE Game Development &amp; Animation Workshop<\/li><li>Judge \u2013 IEEE Innovation Nation Northern Province Competition 2024.<\/li><li>Presenter \u2013 Guest Talk on AR\/VR in Education (2025).<\/li><\/ol><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-5833\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Adminrole<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-5833\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-5833\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><ul><li>Member of IEEE<\/li><li>Member, Technical Sessions Management Committee of ITAM32 \u2013 32<sup>nd<\/sup> International Conference on IT Applications and Management<\/li><li>Northern Investment Summit &#8211; Project Coordinator, Faculty of Technological Studies, University of Vavuniya<\/li><li>Member, Editorial Committee, ICHR 2026 \u2013 International Conference on Harmony and Reconciliation, University of Vavuniya, Sri Lanka.<\/li><li>Member, Editorial Committee, RCAICT 2025 \u2013 Research Conference on Advances in Information and Communication Technology, University of Vavuniya, Sri Lanka.<\/li><li>Student Counsellor, Faculty of Technological Studies, University of Vavuniya.<\/li><li>Academic Advisor, Faculty of Technological Studies, University of Vavuniya. (2021\/2022 Batch)<\/li><li>University Business Linkage Coordinator, Faculty of Technological Studies, University of Vavuniya.<\/li><li>Member, Faculty Board, Faculty of Technological Studies, University of Vavuniya<\/li><li>Member of Vavuniya University Teachers Association (VUTA), University of Vavuniya<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-5834\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Awards<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-5834\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-5834\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><ol><li>Best Research Presenter in the session of ICCP\u201925, University of Kelaniya.<\/li><li>Most Dedicated Undergraduate Peer Tutor, Faculty of Computing and Technology, University of Kelaniya.<\/li><li>Dean\u2019s List Award of the academic year 2018\/2019<\/li><li>Dean\u2019s List Award of the academic year 2020\/2021<\/li><\/ol><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-5835\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Research<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-5835\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-5835\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><p><strong>Publications <\/strong><\/p><ul><li>\u201cEffectiveness of 2D Animated Storytelling in Drug Awareness Among Upcountry Sri Lankan Students\u201d (ICCP\u201925, University of Kelaniya)<\/li><li>\u201cIoT-enabled Face Recognition Attendance Systems for University Students in Sri Lanka\u201d (RCAICT 2025 Conference, University of Vavuniya)<\/li><li>\u201cReal-Time Cattle Monitoring Using Low-Cost IoT Smart Collars With LoRa Communication in Sri Lanka\u2019s Dry Zones\u201d (RCAICT 2025 Conference, University of Vavuniya)<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>University Research Grant<\/strong><\/p><p>Research Grant 2025 \u2013 University of Vavuniya (Accepted; ongoing project).<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"6\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-5836\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Teaching<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-5836\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"6\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-5836\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><p><strong>Teaching Interests<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>3D Modelling<\/li><li>3D Animation<\/li><li>Computational Engineering Drawing<\/li><li>Mathematics for Modelling and Rendering<\/li><li>Fundamentals of AR\/VR<\/li><li>Game Design and Development<\/li><li>Human Computer Interaction<\/li><li>Multimedia Design and Technologies<\/li><li>Mathematics for Technology<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Undergraduate Subjects Taught<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>TICT 1252 \u2013 Computational Engineering Drawing<\/li><li>TICT 2153 \u2013 Human-Computer Interaction<\/li><li>TICT 2142 \u2013 Multimedia Design and Technologies<\/li><li>TICT 2244 \u2013 Computer Graphics<\/li><li>AUX3112 \u2013 Career Guidance<\/li><li>TICT 4116 \u2013 Group Research Project<\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-41754805 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"41754805\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-479afcd1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"479afcd1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mr. R. 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