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Member - Sir Ivor Jennings Endowment Trust, University of Peradeniya- 
Identification and Classification of Brain Diseases Using Deep Learning on Neuroimaging Data
PGIS Research Grant 2020
Nature’s Secrets Research Award for Best Commercially Viable Research Project 2012
Swedish
International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA) scholarship for
Postgraduate studies - 2004.Psychiatry Research: Neuroimaging
Subaramya Srivishagan, Logiraj Kumaralingam, Kokul Thanikasalam, UAJ Pinidiyaarachchi, Nagulan Ratnarajah (2023). Discriminative patterns of white matter changes in Alzheimer's. Psychiatry Research: Neuroimaging, 328 January 2023, 111576.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0925492722001330
2022 22nd International Conference on Advances in ICT for Emerging Regions (ICTer)
S Subaramya, T Kokul, R Nagulan, UAJ Pinidiyaarachchi (2022). Graph Neural Network based Alzheimer’s Disease Classification using Structural Brain Network. 2022 22nd International Conference on Advances in ICT for Emerging Regions (ICTer), doi: 10.1109/ICTer58063.2022.10024076: 1-6.
https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/abstract/document/10024076
2022 7th International Conference on Information Technology Research (ICITR)
Rajeetha Thaneeshan, Kokul Thanikasalam, Amalka Pinidiyaarachchi (2022). Gender and Age Estimation From Facial Images using Deep Learning. 2022 7th International Conference on Information Technology Research (ICITR), doi: 10.1109/ICITR57877.2022.9993277: 1-6.
https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/abstract/document/9993277
2021 IEEE World AI IoT Congress (AIIoT)
Lahiru J Ekanayake, Ruwan D Nawarathna, Saluka R Kodituwakku, Roshan D Yapa, Amalka J Pinidiyaarachchi (2021). A Systematic Approach for Scheduling IoT Devices for Effective Load Balancing Based on Deep Sleep. 2021 IEEE World AI IoT Congress (AIIoT), 2021: 0407-0412.
https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/abstract/document/9454204
10th International Conference on Information and Automation for Sustainability (ICIAfS)
Subaramya, S., Kokul, T., Nagulan, R., Pinidiyaarachchi, U. A. J., & Jeyasuthan, M. (2021).
https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/abstract/document/9606008
2021 10th International Conference on Information and Automation for Sustainability (ICIAfS)
G Vijayakanthan, T Kokul, S Pakeerathai, UAJ Pinidiyaarachchi (2021). Classification of Vegetable Plant Pests using Deep Transfer Learning. 2021 10th International Conference on Information and Automation for Sustainability (ICIAfS), doi: 10.1109/ICIAfS52090.2021.9606176: 167-172.
https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/abstract/document/9606176/
Advances in Electronics Engineering Springer Singapore
Gayani Chandrarathne, Kokul Thanikasalam, Amalka Pinidiyaarachchi (2020). A Comprehensive Study on Deep Image Classification with Small Datasets. Advances in Electronics Engineering Springer Singapore, .
DOI: https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-981-15-1289-6_9
IEEE Transactions on Information Forensics and Security
Kokul Thanikasalam, Clinton Fookes, Sridha Sridharan, Amirthalingam Ramanan, Amalka Pinidiyaarachchi (2019). Target-specific siamese attention network for real-time object tracking. IEEE Transactions on Information Forensics and Security, 15: 1276-1289.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1109/TIFS.2019.2935871
2019 14th Conference on Industrial and Information Systems (ICIIS)
Lahiru J Ekanayake, Ruwan D Nawarathna, Prabhath Gunathilake, Roshan D Yapa, Amalka J Pinidiyaarachchi (2019). Smart Protector: A Real-time Theft Prevention System for Transportation Management. 2019 14th Conference on Industrial and Information Systems (ICIIS), .
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1109/ICIIS47346.2019.9063319
2018 IEEE International Conference on Image Processing, October 7-10, 2018 • Athens, Greece
T. Kokul, C. Fookes, S. Sridharan, A. Ramanan and U. A. J. Pinidiyaarachchi (2018). Deep Match Tracker: Classifying when dissimilar, similarity matching when not. 2018 IEEE International Conference on Image Processing, October 7-10, 2018 • Athens, Greece, .
IEEE International Conference on Image Processing (ICIP) 2017
T. Kokul, C. Fookes, S. Sridharan, A. Ramanan and U. A. J. Pinidiyaarachchi, (2017). Gate connected convolutional neural network for object tracking,. IEEE International Conference on Image Processing (ICIP) 2017, 17th-20th September 2017: Beijing, China.
2017 IEEE International Symposium on Information Theory
Dilshan De Silva, Nuwan Kodagoda, Saluka Kodituwakku, Amalka J. Pinidiyaarachchi, (2017). Analysis and Enhancements of a Cognitive Based Complexity Measure. 2017 IEEE International Symposium on Information Theory, Aachen, Germany: June 25 - 30.
International Journal of Computer Science Issues (IJCSI)
Gammulle, Harshala; Walgampaya, Chamila; Pinidiyaarachchi, Amalka. (2015). A Novel Framework for Video Piracy Detection,. International Journal of Computer Science Issues (IJCSI), 12.3: 187-196.
International Journal of Computer Applications
P M P C Gunathilake, Y P R D Yapa, A J Pinidiyaarachchi, J V Wijayakulasooriya and R Ranaweera. (2015). Computerized 3D Modeling for Rapid Artificial Bone Substitute Manufacturing. International Journal of Computer Applications, 119(17): 1-5.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5120/21156-4177
Int. J. Comp. Sci. Sport
T. Fernando, U. A. J. Pinidiyaarachchi: (2015). A hybrid algorithm for player arm biomechanics evaluation in outdoor sporting activities. Int. J. Comp. Sci. Sport, 14(1).
2015 IEEE Seventh International Conference on Intelligent Computing and Information Systems (ICICIS), Cairo,
T. Kokul, A. Ramanan and U. A. J. Pinidiyaarachchi, (2015). Online multi-person tracking-by-detection method using ACF and particle filter,. 2015 IEEE Seventh International Conference on Intelligent Computing and Information Systems (ICICIS), Cairo,, : pp. 529-536.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1109/IntelCIS.2015.7397272
6th IEEE International Conference on Software Engineering and Service Science (ICSESS)
DI De Silva, N Kodagoda, SR Kodituwakku, UAJ Pinidiyaarachchi, (2015). Limitations of an object-oriented metric: Weighted complexity measure,. 6th IEEE International Conference on Software Engineering and Service Science (ICSESS), .
5th World Congress of Science and Medicine in Cricket
Tharindu Fernando, SR Kodituwakku, Gihan Kuruppu, UAJ Pinidiyaarachchi, (2015). Tracking the spin of the cricket ball with SIFT feature matching and Kalman filtering,. 5th World Congress of Science and Medicine in Cricket, 23-25 March 2015: Sydney, Australia.
5th World Congress of Science and Medicine in Cricket
Gihan Kuruppu, J.P Gamage, S. R. Kodituwakku, U. A. J. Pinidiyaarachchi, (2015). Investigating the performance effects of a faster delivery of spin bowling,. 5th World Congress of Science and Medicine in Cricket, 23-25 March 2015: Sydney, Australia.
In proceedings of Peradeniya University International Research Sessions (iPURSE)
G. Kuruppu, T. Fernando, S.R. Kodituwakku, U.A.J. Pinidiyaarachchi, (2014). Marker Less Tracking of Weightlifting Snatch Movement Using XTION PRO LIVE,. In proceedings of Peradeniya University International Research Sessions (iPURSE), Vol. 18: 4th & 5th July.
Book of Abstracts of the Peradeniya University Research Sessions (iPURSE 2014)
SC Wickramasuriya, UAJ Pinidiyaarachchi, (2014). Computer Vision Based Signatures to Classify Static Hand Gestures,. Book of Abstracts of the Peradeniya University Research Sessions (iPURSE 2014), University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.
Postgraduate Institute of Science Research Congress 2014
PMPC Gunathilake, YPRD Yapa, AJ Pinidiyaarachchi, JV Wijayakulasooriya, R Ranaweera, (2014). Computerized 3D Modeling for Rapid Artificial Bone Substitute Manufacturing,. Postgraduate Institute of Science Research Congress 2014, : pp 78.
Postgraduate Institute of Science Research Congress 2014
G.Kuruppu, U.Jayasundara, S.R. Kodituwakku, and U.A.J. Pinidiyaarachchi, (2014). Tracking the spin of the table tennis ball with neural networks. Postgraduate Institute of Science Research Congress 2014, : pp 59.
International Journal of Image Processing (IJIP)
B. Mayurathan, A. Ramanan, S. Mahesan and U.A.J.Pinidiyaarachchi, (2013). Speeded-up and Compact Visual Codebook for Object Recognition, . International Journal of Image Processing (IJIP), : Volume 7, Issue 1.
Ceylon Journal of Science (Physical Sciences)
U. Amalka J. Pinidiyaarachchi, Kasun Ranga Wijeweera, (2013). An Efficient Convex Hull Algorithm for a Planer Set of Points; . Ceylon Journal of Science (Physical Sciences), 17: 9-17.
International Journal of Soft Computing and Engineering (IJSCE)
Gihan Kuruppu, S. R. Kodituwakku, U. A. J. Pinidiyaarachchi, (2013). High Speed Motion Tracking for Weightlifting based on Correlation Coefficient Template Matching,. International Journal of Soft Computing and Engineering (IJSCE), Volume-2, Issue-6: ISSN: 2231-2307.
2013 IEEE 8th Conference on Industrial and InformationSystems
Gihan Kuruppu; Chandrabose Manoj; S. R. Kodituwakku; U. A. J. Pinidiyaarachchi, (2013). Comparison of Different Template Matching Algorithms in High Speed Sports Motion Tracking,. 2013 IEEE 8th Conference on Industrial and InformationSystems, 17th – 20th December, Kandy, Sri Lanka.
IEEE International Workshop on Machine Learning for Signal Processing (MLSP)
Mayurathan, B., Pinidiyaarachchi, U.A. J. and Niranjan, M. (2013). Compact Codebook Design For Visual Scene Recognition By Sequential Input Space Carving,. IEEE International Workshop on Machine Learning for Signal Processing (MLSP), September.
8th International Conference on Computer Science & Education (ICCSE 2013)
U. T. Tilakaratne, U. A. J. Pinidiyaarachchi, (2013). Image Steganography Scheme Based on Reversible Data Embedding Strategy,. 8th International Conference on Computer Science & Education (ICCSE 2013), April 26-28 Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Book of Abstracts of the Peradeniya University Research Sessions (PURSE 2013), University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
U. T. Tilakaratne, U. A. J. Pinidiyaarachchi, (2013). Multiple Layer Image Steganographic Scheme based on Reversible Data Embedding Strategy,. Book of Abstracts of the Peradeniya University Research Sessions (PURSE 2013), University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, July 4th: pp. 159.
Conference on Sri Lanka – Japan Collaborative Research, Sri Lanka
PMPC Gunathilake, YPRD Yapa, UAJ Pinidiyaarachchi, JV Wijayakulasooriya, R Ranaweera, K Oka, (2013). Advancing Composite-type Optical Fiberscope Vision,. Conference on Sri Lanka – Japan Collaborative Research, Sri Lanka, .
Ceylon Journal of Science (Physical Sciences)
S. R. Kodituwakku , S. Selvarajah and U. A. J. Pinidiyaarachchi , (2012). Towards the enhanced features for Content Based Image Retrieval,. Ceylon Journal of Science (Physical Sciences), Vol 16 (1).
Sri Lanka Student Association in Japan (SLSAJ) Annual Research Conference 2012
K.A.D.G. Kuruppu, U.A.J.Pinidiyaarachchi, (2012). Automatic Ball Detection and Trajectory Tracking in Table Tennis. Sri Lanka Student Association in Japan (SLSAJ) Annual Research Conference 2012, .
ITRU Research Symposium 2011
G. Kuruppu, U.A.J.Pinidiyaarachchi , (2011). Comparative Study of Complexities of Genetic Algorithms and Other Hierarchical Informed Searches, In proceedings of. ITRU Research Symposium 2011, 51-54: ISSN2012 -8662.
6th IEEE International Conference on Industrial and Information Systems (ICIIS)
Ganesharajah, B.; Mahesan, S.; Pinidiyaarachchi, U.A.J. , (2011). Robust invariant descriptors for visual object recognition,. 6th IEEE International Conference on Industrial and Information Systems (ICIIS), : 158 – 163.
Peradeniya University Research Sessions (PURSE)
M.M.A.V. Thilakarathne and U.A.J. Pinidiyaarachchi, (2011). Sound Retrieval and Searching Technique for Web-based and Application Specific Search Engines, In proceedings of. Peradeniya University Research Sessions (PURSE), Vol 16: pp 127.
Peradeniya University Research Sessions (PURSE)
J.M.S.H. Jayasundara and U.A.J. Pinidiyaarachchi , (2011). Improved Night Driving: A System For Detecting Angle To Turn Head Lights of A Vehicle Around Bends, In proceedings of. Peradeniya University Research Sessions (PURSE), Vol 16: pp 128.
6th SLIIT Research Symposium, Colombo, Sri Lanka
B. Ganesharajah, S. Mahesan, U.A.J. Pinidiyaarachchi. (2011). Content Based Image Retrieval: An overview of the Structure of the Image and Image Database. In proceedings of the. 6th SLIIT Research Symposium, Colombo, Sri Lanka, January 2011: ISSN 1800-3591.
Peradeniya University Research Sessions (PURSE)
N. Vino, U.A.J. Pinidiyaarachci. (2010). Retina Recognition System using artificial intelligence techniques. In proceedings of. Peradeniya University Research Sessions (PURSE), Vol 15(II): pp 642-644.
Cytometry A.
Amalka Pinidiyaarachchi, Agata Zieba, Amin Allalou, Katerina Pardali and Carolina Wählby. (2009). A detailed analysis of 3D subcellular signal localization. Cytometry A., 75A: 319-328.
Cytometry A,
Amin Allalou, Amalka Pinidiyaarachchi and Carolina Wählby. (2009). Robust signal detection in 3D fluorescence microscopy. Cytometry A,, 77A(1): 86-96.
SSBA 2007
Amalka Pinidiyaarachchi and Carolina Wählby. (2007). On color spaces for cytology. In Proceedings of. SSBA 2007, Swedish Symposium on Image Analysis: Linköping, Sweden.
IITC 2006, 8th International Information Technology Conference, University of Colombo School of Computing (UCSC)
Amalka Pinidiyaarachchi, P.M.K Alahakoon and N.V.I. Ratnatunga. (2006). Feasibility of using digital image processing in the assessment of cytology smears. In Proceedings of. IITC 2006, 8th International Information Technology Conference, University of Colombo School of Computing (UCSC), Colombo, Sri Lanka.
ICIAP 2005, 13th International Conference on Image Analysis and Processing
Amalka Pinidiyaarachchi and Carolina Wählby. (2005). Seeded watersheds for combined segmentation and tracking of cells. In Proceedings of. ICIAP 2005, 13th International Conference on Image Analysis and Processing, Cagliari, Italy. Published in Lecture Notes in Computer Science (LNCS) 3617: pp. 336- 343.
Medicinteknikdagarna 2005
Amalka Pinidiyaarachchi, Jenny Göransson, Carlos Gonzalez-Rey, Mathias Howell, Jonas Melin, Jonas Jarvius, Mats Nilsson, Ewert Bengtsson and Carolina Wählby. (2005). Digital image processing for multiplexing of single molecule detection. In Proceedings of. Medicinteknikdagarna 2005, Stockholm/Södertälje, Sweden.