Professor Damith Wickramanayake

Professor

Faculty of Engineering and Computing

– School of Computing and Information Technology

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Qualifications

Doctor of Education (Distant Education) Nova Southeastern University, USA (2006)
Post Grad. Diploma in Education (Computing) UWI/Mico, Jamaica (1999)
Certificate in Marketing & Sales, Univ. of West Indies, Jamaica (1993)
MSc. (Computing), University of Bradford, UK (1989)
BSc (Engineering) (Hons), University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka (1985)

Specialisation / Teaching Area

Modules Taught:

Database Management Systems (DBMS) II (SCIT)
Advanced Databases Database Management Systems (DBMS) II (SOBA) MSc. Database Systems (Sri Lanka) Utech,/JIM: MBA:
Management of Computer Networks (SCIT MSc ISM)
Database Design & Implementation (SCIT MSc ISM)
Database Design & Security (ISM5025) SCIT MSc ISM:
Global Business (ISM5012) SCIT MSc ISM
Information System Mgnt. (ISM5003)

Research Interests

Research Interests:

Grants Obtain for UTECH:

Professional Membership / Association

Committee Member, IEEE Educational Activities, Section Education Outreach Committee (SEOC) 2021-Present
Committee Member, IEEE Region 3 – Section Educational Activities Representative – 2021- Present
Committee Member, IEEE MGA Awards and Recognition – 2021 – 2022
Committee Member, IEEE Region 3 – Awards and Recognition – 2018 – 2021
Committee Member, IEEE Region 3 – Operational Audit Committee – 2019 – Present
Reviewer, Caribbean Educational Research Journal, School of Education: UWI, Cave Hill Campus 2016
Chairman, IEEE Jamaica section, 2016
Chairman, IEEE Computer Society, Jamaica, 2008 – 2015
Reviewer, Scientific & Academic Publishing Co: International Journal of Energy Engineering, since October 30, 2012.
Reviewer, Scientific & Academic Publishing Co: International Journal of Information Science since October 31, 2012
Reviewer, Scientific and Academic Publishing Co: International Journal of Education. October 2012 – Present
Member, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Member, Institute of Engineers, Sri Lanka, 1986-1994
Member, British Computer Society 1988-1991
Member, Jamaica Computer Society 2008
Member, Kiwanis Club of Kingston, Jamaica since 1997-2019

Community Service & Outreach Activities

Faculty Distance Learning Liaison Officer/CEODL Liaison, UTECH
Member of Metrology & Standards Development Committee
Service on Accreditation Panel: Joint Board of Teacher Education 1995 – 2000
Service on Academic Advisory Boards: Institute of Academic Excellence: 2000-2004

Service on Professional Boards: International::

Committee Member, IEEE Educational Activities, Section Education Outreach Committee (SEOC) 2021-Present
Committee Member, IEEE Region 3 – Section Educational Activities Representative – 2021- Present
Committee Member, IEEE MGA Awards and Recognition – 2021 – 2022
Committee Member, IEEE Region 3 – Awards and Recognition – 2018 – 2021
Committee Member, IEEE Region 3 – Operational Audit Committee – 2019 – Present
Reviewer, Caribbean Educational Research Journal, School of Education: UWI, Cave Hill Campus 2016

Participation in Voluntary Organization:

Kiwanis Club of Kingston (KCK): Board of Director Member: 1998 – 2000
Chairman – Terrific Kids Programme – 1996 – 2000
Explorers Cycle Club: Founder & Chairman – 2013-2018
Fun & Thrillers Cycle Club: 2008-2011 – Founding Member 2009-2011
Kids Charity Ride: National Children’s Home – Hope Gardens Sigma Corporate 5K Run/Walk Road Race: 2010 & 2016
Cycle Marshalling Service Mustard Seed Communities: 2016 & 2017 – Yearly Funding Contribution (Cash & Kind) Executive Member of Union: 1986-1988:
General Secretary – Open University of Sri Lanka staff Academic Union

Publications

Google Scholar for all 11 publications: https://tinyurl.com/mrzb6tvx