Mr. R.M. Nayanajith Rathnayake

Profile Overview

Mr. R.M. Nayanajith Rathnayake is a Lecturer (Probationary) attached to the Department of Information and Communication Technology, Faculty of Technology, University of Ruhuna. He holds a BICT (Hons.) specializing in Software Technologies from the South Eastern University of Sri Lanka.

His research interests include the Internet of Things, machine learning and cloud computing. He also has previous experience as a Temporary Demonstrator and Trainee Web Developer.

Academic and Professional Qualifications

Education

  • BICT (Hons.), specializing in Software Technologies, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka (2024)

Professional Experience

  • Lecturer (Probationary)
    Department of Information and Communication Technology, Faculty of Technology, University of Ruhuna
    August 2026–Present
  • Temporary Demonstrator
    Department of Information and Communication Technology, Faculty of Technology, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka
    October 2024–July 2026
  • Trainee Web Developer
    Geo 360 (Pvt) Ltd.
    February 2024–August 2024

Publications

Journal Publications

  1. Rathnayaka, R. M. N., & Sujah, A. M. A. (2026). IoT-based environmental monitoring and smart agriculture prediction system using machine learning and mobile integration. Journal of Information and Communication Technology (JICT), 4(1), 38–47.
  2. Jayaweera, C. K., Rathnayaka, R. M. N., & Shafana, M. S. (2026). Data mining with privacy: A review of protection techniques and emerging trends. Journal of Information and Communication Technology (JICT), 4(1), 31–37.
  3. Jayasundara, J. M. L. B., Shafana, M. S., & Rathnayaka, R. M. N. (2026). Multi-sensor fusion in autonomous vehicles: A technical-thematic analysis. Journal of Information and Communication Technology (JICT), 3(Special Issue), 9–19.
  4. Siriwardhana, K. U. T., Sharfana, A. F., & Rathnayaka, R. M. N. (2026). Real-time URL-based phishing detection using XGBoost and browser extension integration. Journal of Information and Communication Technology (JICT), 3(2), 55–64.
  5. Gamage, G. D. G. P. P., & Rathnayaka, R. M. N. (2025). The role of IoT in agriculture in Sri Lankan context: A comprehensive review. Journal of Agriculture and Value Addition, 8(1), 20–43.
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  6. Rathnayaka, R. M. N., & Sujah, A. M. A. (2025). IoT-driven environmental intelligence for a sustainable tomorrow through advanced machine learning: A systematic literature review. Journal of Information and Communication Technology (JICT), 2(Special Issue), 39–46.

Book Chapters

  1. Gamage, G. D. G. P. P., Rathnayaka, R. M. N., & Kumara, A. D. N. T. (2026). IoT-based Integrated Pest Management (IPM): Reducing chemical dependency in Sri Lanka’s agricultural practices. In YSF Thematic Publication 2026: Multidisciplinary Approaches for National Development in Sri Lanka through Advances in Science and Green Technology (pp. 642–663). National Science and Technology Commission (NASTEC), Sri Lanka.

Conference Publications

  1. Gunasekara, J. M. N. M., Rathnayaka, R. M. N., & Sujah, A. M. A. (2025). Comparison of different machine learning models to predict Type 2 diabetes. In Proceedings of the 14th Annual International Research Conference 2025. Faculty of Management and Commerce, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka.

Research Interests

  • Internet of Things (IoT)
  • Machine Learning
  • Cloud Computing
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