{"id":2060,"date":"2026-01-01T05:06:58","date_gmt":"2026-01-01T05:06:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fts.vau.ac.lk\/dept\/?page_id=2060"},"modified":"2026-04-20T09:40:34","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T09:40:34","slug":"ms-pavithra-profile","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/fts.vau.ac.lk\/dept\/index.php\/ms-pavithra-profile\/","title":{"rendered":"Ms.Pavithra Profile"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"2060\" class=\"elementor elementor-2060\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3c1a0737 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3c1a0737\" 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-62bba860 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"62bba860\" 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-1d0a5e4e e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1d0a5e4e\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6545148a e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6545148a\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6fd0e6f elementor-position-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"6fd0e6f\" 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=\"689\" height=\"886\" src=\"https:\/\/fts.vau.ac.lk\/dept\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/SP.jpg\" class=\"elementor-animation-grow attachment-full size-full wp-image-2055\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fts.vau.ac.lk\/dept\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/SP.jpg 689w, https:\/\/fts.vau.ac.lk\/dept\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/SP-233x300.jpg 233w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 689px) 100vw, 689px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">Ms.S.Pavithira<\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">Lecturer(Probationary)<br>\nB.Sc. [Hons] in Computer Science\npavithira@vau.ac.lk<br>\n0774886687<br><br>\n<b>Research Interests:<\/b><br>\nDeep Learning, Medical Imaging, Graph Theory, Databases, Cyber Security<\/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-64abd2c6 elementor-shape-circle elementor-grid-0 e-grid-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-social-icons\" data-id=\"64abd2c6\" 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\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-screen-only\">Linkedin<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fab-linkedin\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" 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class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1501\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"false\"><p><strong> Profile Brief<\/strong><\/p><p>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.<\/p><p><strong>Educational Qualifications<\/strong><\/p><p>B.Sc. [Hons] in Computer Science (Jaffna)<\/p><p><strong>Previous Academic Positions<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Temporary Assistant Lecturer, Department of Physical Science, University of Vavuniya, April 2025 \u2013 December 2025.<\/li><li>Temporary Assistant Lecturer, Department of Interdisciplinary Studies, University of Jaffna, November 2024 \u2013 April 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-1502\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Activities<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1502\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1502\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><p><strong>Institutional Development Activities<\/strong><\/p><p>Type Setter \u2013 Editorial Board (ICAS 2025), Faculty of Applied Science ,University of Vavuniya.<\/p><p><strong>Industrial Experiences<\/strong><\/p><p>Backend Developer at Extreme Coders at Jaffna (March 2024 &#8211; September 2024)<\/p><p><strong>Teaching\u00a0 Experiences<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Temporary Assistant Lecturer, Department of Physical Science, Faculty of Applied Science, University of Vavuniya, April 2025 \u2013 December 2025.<\/li><li>Temporary Assistant Lecturer, Department of Interdisciplinary Studies, Faculty of Technology, University of Jaffna, November 2024 \u2013 April 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=\"3\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1503\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Adminrole<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1503\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1503\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><p>Member of FQAC , Faculty of Technological Studies ,University of Vavuniya 2026<\/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=\"4\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1504\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Awards<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1504\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1504\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><ul><li>Best performance in the Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics and Computing (Level 1) \u2013 Department of Physical Science, FAS, Vavuniya Campus of the University of Jaffna.<\/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=\"5\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1505\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Research<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1505\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1505\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><p><strong>Abstract Publication<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>P.Sivasothy, T.Jegatheeswaran \u201cEarly Detection and Explainable Analysis of Alzheimer\u2019s Disease Using Resting-State fMRI and Convolutional Neural Networks\u201d, 5<sup>th<\/sup> Annual Research Session FARS 2024, University of Vavuniya.<\/li><li>I.Hariharan, P.Sivasothy \u201cClassification of Alzheimer\u2019s Disease using Multilayer Graph Neural Networks\u201d, 1<sup>st<\/sup> International Conference on Applied Sciences 2025, University of Vavuniya.<\/li><li>V.Varaniya, P.Sivasothy \u201cA Graph Neural Network Approach to Parkinson\u2019s Disease Detection with Multi-Model Brain Imaging\u201d, 1<sup>st<\/sup> International Conference on Applied Sciences 2025, University of Vavuniya.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Conference\/Workshops attended<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>P.Sivasothy, L. Kumaralingam, T. Jegatheeswaran, S.Srivishagan, K. Thanikasalam, N. Ratnarajah \u201cFunctional Biomarkers of Alzheimer\u2019s Disease: Explainable AI using Resting-State fMRI\u201d, 5<sup>th<\/sup> International Conference on Advanced Research on Computing \u2013 ICARC 2025 of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.<\/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=\"6\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1506\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Teaching<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1506\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"6\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1506\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><p><strong>Teaching Interest<\/strong><\/p><ol><li>Fundamentals of Computer Programming<\/li><li>Object Oriented Programming<\/li><li>Statistics for Technology<\/li><li>Database Management Systems<\/li><li>Advanced Database Management Systems<\/li><li>Data Structure and Algorithms<\/li><li>Cryptography<\/li><li>Mathematics for Technology<\/li><li>Operating Systems<\/li><li>Machine Learning<\/li><li>Data Science<\/li><li>Digital Image Processing<\/li><\/ol><\/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-68e9b9c6 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"68e9b9c6\" 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-33f98de4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"33f98de4\" 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>Ms.S.Pavithira Lecturer(Probationary) B.Sc. [Hons] in Computer Science pavithira@vau.ac.lk 0774886687 Research Interests: Deep Learning, Medical Imaging, Graph Theory, Databases, Cyber Security Linkedin Google Academic Profile Activities Adminrole Awards Research Teaching Academic Profile 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 \u2013 December 2025. Temporary Assistant Lecturer, Department of Interdisciplinary Studies, University of Jaffna, November 2024 \u2013 April 2025. Activities Institutional Development Activities Type Setter \u2013 Editorial Board (ICAS 2025), Faculty of Applied Science ,University of Vavuniya. Industrial Experiences Backend Developer at Extreme Coders at Jaffna (March 2024 &#8211; September 2024) Teaching\u00a0 Experiences Temporary Assistant Lecturer, Department of Physical Science, Faculty of Applied Science, University of Vavuniya, April 2025 \u2013 December 2025. Temporary Assistant Lecturer, Department of Interdisciplinary Studies, Faculty of Technology, University of Jaffna, November 2024 \u2013 April 2025. Adminrole Member of FQAC , Faculty of Technological Studies ,University of Vavuniya 2026 Awards Best performance in the Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics and Computing (Level 1) \u2013 Department of Physical Science, FAS, Vavuniya Campus of the University of Jaffna. Research Abstract Publication P.Sivasothy, T.Jegatheeswaran \u201cEarly Detection and Explainable Analysis of Alzheimer\u2019s Disease Using Resting-State fMRI and Convolutional Neural Networks\u201d, 5th Annual Research Session FARS 2024, University of Vavuniya. I.Hariharan, P.Sivasothy \u201cClassification of Alzheimer\u2019s Disease using Multilayer Graph Neural Networks\u201d, 1st International Conference on Applied Sciences 2025, University of Vavuniya. V.Varaniya, P.Sivasothy \u201cA Graph Neural Network Approach to Parkinson\u2019s Disease Detection with Multi-Model Brain Imaging\u201d, 1st International Conference on Applied Sciences 2025, University of Vavuniya. Conference\/Workshops attended P.Sivasothy, L. Kumaralingam, T. Jegatheeswaran, S.Srivishagan, K. Thanikasalam, N. Ratnarajah \u201cFunctional Biomarkers of Alzheimer\u2019s Disease: Explainable AI using Resting-State fMRI\u201d, 5th International Conference on Advanced Research on Computing \u2013 ICARC 2025 of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. Teaching Teaching Interest Fundamentals of Computer Programming Object Oriented Programming Statistics for Technology Database Management Systems Advanced Database Management Systems Data Structure and Algorithms Cryptography Mathematics for Technology Operating Systems Machine Learning Data Science Digital Image Processing<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"elementor_header_footer","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-2060","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/fts.vau.ac.lk\/dept\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2060","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/fts.vau.ac.lk\/dept\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/fts.vau.ac.lk\/dept\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fts.vau.ac.lk\/dept\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fts.vau.ac.lk\/dept\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2060"}],"version-history":[{"count":46,"href":"https:\/\/fts.vau.ac.lk\/dept\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2060\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2256,"href":"https:\/\/fts.vau.ac.lk\/dept\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2060\/revisions\/2256"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/fts.vau.ac.lk\/dept\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2060"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}