Profile Overview
Thirumugam Priyanka is a Lecturer (Probationary) in the Department of Information and Communication Technology, Faculty of Technology, University of Ruhuna. She is currently reading for an MSc in Computer Science at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura and holds a BIT in Networking and Mobile Computing with First Class honours from Horizon Campus.
Her academic interests include the Internet of Things, software engineering, artificial intelligence and machine learning. She has previous experience as an assistant lecturer, visiting lecturer, programme coordinator, branch coordinator and IT tutor.
Academic and Professional Qualifications
Education
| Reading for an MSc in Computer Science, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka |
| BIT in Networking and Mobile Computing (First Class), Horizon Campus, Sri Lanka |
Professional Experience
| Position | Institution | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Lecturer – IT I | SLIIT City Uni | November 2024 – August 2026 |
| Visiting Lecturer (Part-time) | Horizon College of Business and Technology | July 2024 – December 2024 |
| Assistant Lecturer – IT | ESU | February 2024 – October 2024 |
| Branch Coordinator | ESU | April 2024 – September 2024 |
| Programme Coordinator – HND | ESU | February 2024 – September 2024 |
| Tutor – IT | ESU | July 2023 – February 2024 |
Awards and Fellowships
- Gold Medalist for achieving the highest Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA)
- Dean’s List
Publications
Conference Publications
- Smart Dustbin and Garbage Monitoring System Using the Internet of Things
- IoT-Based Air Pollution Monitoring System for Surrounding Environments in a Private Education Institute Using MQ135 and MQ7 Sensors
Research Interests
- Internet of Things
- Software Engineering
- Artificial Intelligence
- Machine Learning