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Prof. Noel Fernando

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University Education

  • B.Sc. in Applied Science, University of Colombo
  • M.Sc.in Computer Science, University of Colombo
  • PhD, University of Colombo
  • Certificate in Teaching in Higher Education and SEDA (UK) award

Research Interests

  1. Data Mining
  2. Algorithms
  3. ICT in Education
  4. Blended Learning
  5. AI

Memberships

  1. Member of the Computer Society of Sri Lanka 
  2. Member of Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (MIEEE)

Refereed Journal Papers

  1. Mudannayake, O., Rathnayake, D., Herath, J. D., Fernando, D. K., & Fernando, MGNAS. (2022). Exploring Machine Learning and Deep Learning Approaches for Multi-Step Forecasting in Municipal Solid Waste Generation. IEEE Access, 10, 122570-122585.
  2. T H L Gammedda, M G N A S Fernando, (2022), “End-to-End Automated Crossword Solver using Image Processing Natural Language Processing and Neural Network”, in Journal of 2nd International Conference on Advanced Research in Computing (ICARC-2022)
  3. Meepaganithage, A. B., Fernando, MGNAS,(June 2021), “Investigating the Chest Imaging Features of Covid-19 Patients using Deep Neural Networks”, in International Conference in Data Science 2021 (ICDS2021)
  4. Rajenthiram, K.,Fernando, MGNAS, (June 2021), “Shopping Assistant A Fashion Suggesting Intelligent System using Natural Language Processing NLP – An Aspect Based Opinion Mining Approach”, in Colombo SIGCHI Research Showcase
  5. M.K.B. Athapaththu, E.H. Grero, S.M. Perera, M.G.N.A.S. Fernando,(November 2020), “Forecasting Better Prices for Trip Packages based on Historical Sales Data and Related Factors In the context of Europe Railway Tourism “, in 20th International Conference on Advances in ICT for Emerging Regions (ICTer 2020) , Colombo, Sri Lanka
  6. C. Perera, M.G.N.A.S. Fernando, Comparison of Multiple Linear Regression and Artificial Neural Network Models for the Prediction of Solid Waste Generation in Sri Lanka. TRANSACTIONS ON MACHINE LEARNING AND DATA MINING (PRINT ISSN: 1865-6781) (ONLINE-ISSN: 2509-9337). The Impact Factor Value is 1.351 for 2019. Volume 13 – Number 1 – July 2020 – Pages 3-23. The journal is indexed/tracked/covered by DBLP, Scopus, International Scientific Indexing (ISI) and Google Scholar.
  7. MGNAS Fernando , Migration and Mitigation of effect from migration, International Journal of Scientific Research and Management (IJSRM), SSN (e): 2321-3418, Volume 07;Issue10,Pages 544-556,2019, Article Published Date 23 October 2019 https://www.ijsrm.in/index.php/ijsrm/article/view/2399/1928
  8. Zuha Samsudeen, Dhanushka Perera, MGNAS Fernando, Behavioral Analysis of Bitcoin Users on Illegal Transactions, Advances in Science, Technology and Engineering Systems Journal Vol. 4, No. 2, 402-412 (2019) https://www.astesj.com/publications/ASTESJ_040250.pdf
  9. Fernando, MGNAS (2018). ‘Teaching, Learning and Evaluation Enhancement of Information Communication Technology Education in Schools through Pedagogical and E-Learning Techniques in the Sri Lankan Context’. Engineering and Technology, International Journal of Educational and Pedagogical Sciences World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology, International Science Index (ISI), Educational and Pedagogical Sciences, 12(6), 1970. , International Science Index, Educational and Pedagogical Sciences Vol:12, No:6, 2018 , https://waset.org/abstracts/83380
  10. IBGTC Bogala, MGNAS Fernando,A Novel Model for Time series Data Clustering Based on piecewise SVD and BRRCH for Stock Data Analysis on Hadoop Platform, International Journal of Advances in Science and Engineering Systems, Journal Volume 2,No 3, 855-864 (2017) , Page 855-864.
  11. KA Osadi, MGNAS Fernando,WV Welgama Ensemble Classifier Based Approach for Classification of Examination Questions into Bloom’s Taxonomy Cognitive Level , International Journal of Computer Applications (0975 – 8887), Volume 162, No 4 March 2017
  12. Tharushika Silva, MGNAS Fernando, Knowledge Based Approach for Concept Level Sentiment Analysis for Online Reviews, International Journal of Emerging Trends & Technology in Computer Science (IJETTCS), Volume 05, Issue 01, January – February 2016,ISSN 2278-6856.
  13. Janna, V.; Asanthi, HHAT.; Yatigala, MS.; MGNAS Fernando; Empowering the Skill Development of ICT/Computer Science Undergraduates large class Rooms through an Empirical Pedagogical Model- In the Sri Lankan Context, International Journal of Computer Science and Engineering (IJCSEE), Volume 2, Issue 4 (2014) ISSN 2320-4028 (online)
  14. Aloka Munasinghe, HL Premeratne, MGNAS Fernando, Towards an Early Warning System to Combat Dengue, International Journal of Computer Science and Electronics Engineering (IJCSEE) Volume 1, Issue 2 (2013) ISSN 2320–4028 (Online)
  15. Sustainable Quality Improvement of ICT Education in Secondary School Curriculum of Sri Lankan Schools, Sri Lanka Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences; Vol 1, No 1 (2009) Fernando, MGNAS; University of Colombo, School of Computing’ Sri Lanka, Ekanayake, MB; Technical Education Development Project, Sri Lanka,2010-12-09.

Conference (Full Paper) Publications

  1. MGNAS Fernando, Teaching, Learning and Evaluation Enhancement of Information Communication Technology Education in Schools through Pedagogical and E-Learning Techniques, 20th International Conference on Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, World Academy of Science, 25-26th of June 2018, Paris, 75014, Paris.
  2. Dheepika,.Supathma,R.M.P.M.Samaranayaka,Fernando, Karunarathna , and Sarangee Wimalasiri,Biostatic approach to diagnose diseases, using computational ‘Nadi’ patterns, 5th International Conference on Environment, Chemistry, and Biology – ICECB 2016, International Proceedings of Chemical, Biological and Environmental Engineering, Vol. 99 (2016) DOI: 10.7763/IPCBEE. 2016. V99.  November 26-28, Sydney, Australia
  3. MGNAS Fernando; Janna, V.; Asanthi, HHAT.; Yatigala, MS. (Sri Lanka): Achievement of Competency ICT/Computer Science and Similar Disciplines for undergraduate of Sri Lanka, 6th International  .conference on society and information Technologies (ICSIT) , 2015,Volume II .pp. 134-139, March 10-13  2015, Orlando, Florida, USA.
  4. Janna, V.; Asanthi, HHAT.; Yatigala, MS.; MGNAS Fernando; Empowering the Skill Development of ICT/Computer Science Undergraduates large class Rooms through an Empirical Pedagogical Model- In the Sri Lankan Context, 4th International Conference on Trends in Engineering and Technology, 2nd International Multi-Conference on Banking, Law, Humanities, Psychology and Education (IMBLHPE’14), ISBN 978-93-84468-10-1, International Scientific academy of Engineering and Technology, Pattaya, (Thailand), 2014,pp 132-139
  5. Subhash N. Ariyadasa, Lasanthika K. Munasinghe,Sanjeewanie H.D. Senanayake, and MGNAS Fernando, Knowledge Extraction to Mitigate Child Malnutrition in Developing Countries (Sri Lankan Context), 4th International Conference on Intelligent Systems, Modeling and Simulation(ISMS 2013,IEEE), Volume 1, Page 321-227, 28th-31st January ,2013, Bangkok, Thailand.
  6. MGNAS Fernando, MB Ekanayke, Quality Improvement of ICT Education through Pedagogical Transformation – In the Sri Lankan Context, 2014 International Conference on Advance Education and Management [ICAEM2014] January 03～05, 2014 , Beijing, China. Publisher:DESTech Publications Ins.
  7. Aloka Munasinghe, HL premaratne,MGNAS Fernando, Simulation Model for Dengue Outbreak Prediction, UCSC Research Symposium,12th December,2012,Colombo,Sri Lanka.
  8. Aloka Munasinghe, HL Premeratne, MGNAS Fernando, Towards an Early Warning System to Combat Dengue, 2nd International Conference on Computer, Electrical, Electronics and Mechanical Engineering (IMCEEME’13) April 23-24, 2013, Pattaya (Thailand ), pp 1-5
  9. MGNAS Fernando, Enhancement of ICT Education through Blended Learning Technologies for Secondary Education in Developing Countries: In the Sri Lankan context, 5th International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation- 19th November -21st November 2012 ISBN: 978-84-616-0763-1, Publisher: IATED- Madrid (Spain) .
  10. MGNAS Fernando, Extended Abstract, Integration of ICT Technologies to Enhance the quality in Faculties of Humanities and Social Sciences in Sri Lankan Universities, Annual Research Conference- Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Colombo,2012.
  11. S N Ariyadasa,L K Munasinghe,S H Senanayake, MGNAS Fernando, “Data Mining Approach  to Minimize Child Malnutrition in Developing Countries. International Conference on Advances in ICT for Emerging Regions (IEEE), 12-15th December 2012, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
  12. TLIM. Hemachandra, MGNAS Fernando, Distribute Data Mining Solution for Detecting Climate Changes, International Conference on Climate Changes & Social Issues 14th-15th December 2011, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
  13. MGNAS Fernando, “Enhancement of ICT Education through FOSS solutions in Developing Countries in terms of Sri Lankan Observations”, 4th International Conference “ICT for Learning Languages, Florence, Italy, October 20th -21st
  14. MGNAS Fernando Ekanayake “Present Status of ICT Education at the Secondary Level in Sri Lanka” The 2nd conference of Indian Ocean   Comparative Education Society (IOCES) under the theme, “Globalization of Education: Convergence towards a world culture of schooling” to be held at the Villa College QI Campus, Male, Republic of Maldives, September 16-18, 2011.
  15. MGNAS Fernando, MB Ekanayake “Sustainable Quality improvement ICT Education in the Secondary schools for developing countries through the Sri Lanka Experience” , 2nd International  Conference on Society and Information Technology (ICSIT) , 2011,Vo;ume 1.pp 93-99, 27th-30th March 2011, Orlando, Florida, USA.
  16. MGNAS Fernando, MB Ekanayeke “Enhancement of University Education through Introduction of New Changes, Feedback and Reflection”. 2nd International Conference on Academic Informing Science and Engineering (AISE) 27th-30th March 2011 Vol 2, pp544-351 Orlando, Florida,USA.
  17. Fernando, MGNAS; Ekanayake, MB; Sustainable Quality Improvement of ICT education in Secondary School Curriculum of Sri Lanka, for the Conference on “Foundation & Operational Research for Development, Sri Lanka Foundation Institute, Sri Lanka, October 2008
  18. Fernando, MGNAS & Wikramanayake, GN; Application of data warehousing and data mining for supporting and planning of higher educational system in Sri Lanka – for the 23rd national technology conference in Sri Lanka -2004 Fernando, MGNAS & Wikramanayake, GN 2004, Published by Computer Society of Sri Lanka, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 8-9 July, pp. 114-120.
  19. VK Samaranayake, MGNAS Fernando, APSR Somasiri, GN Wickramanayeke, Analysis of multiple question papers, G.C.E (A/L) jointly published with Prof VK Samaranayake for SLAAS Session -1997

Books / Book Chapters

  1. MGNAS Fernando, Dinuni K. Fernando, SN Ariyadasa, LK Munasinghe  and SHD Senanayake  book name : Malnutrition: Prevalence, Risk Factors and Outcomes (Book ID: 16258) Chapter Title: Mitigate Child Malnutrition in Developing Countries via Knowledge Extraction Techniques (Chapter-ID:64405) Full Book Chapter (Open access peer-reviewed Edited Volume chapter) https://novapublishers.com/shop/malnutrition-prevalence-risk-factors-and-outcomes/
  2. MGNAS Fernando, Manuscript Title: “Quality Of Information and Communication Technology (ICT ) Education at GCE (O/L) In Sri Lankan Schools, Published by: International Journal of  Engineering Sciences & Research Technology, ISSN: 2277-9655, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.1045820, published Date: November 13, 2017, Website: http://www.ijesrt.com/ , Impact Factor: 4.116, University Grants Commission (UGC), Approved, RESEARCHER ID, THOMSON REUTERS.  http://www.ijesrt.com/issues%20pdf%20file/Thesis%20work/2017/2.pdf
  3. MGNAS Fernando, Full Book Chapter (Open access peer-reviewed edited Volume chapter) – Pedagogical and e-learning techniques for quality improvement of ICT education, Book Name: Advanced Learning and Teaching Environments, Innovation, Contents and Methods ISBN: 978-1-78923-555-5. Publisher: Intech – Open Science Open Minds | Intech Open, published date: Published: July 18th 2018,  Citation: Index in the Web of Science™ Core Collection (BKCI). BKCI is a part of Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC) together with SCI Expanded, SSCI, AHCI and other databases. Web of Science is the world’s leading citation index with multidisciplinary content from the top tier international and regional journals, conference proceedings, and books. Currently indexed in BKCI. https://www.intechopen.com/books/advanced-learning-and-teaching-environments-innovation-contents-and-methods, Page No 1, 21
  4. පයිතන් භාවිතයෙන් පරිඝනක වැඩසටහන් මූලධර්ම (Fundamentals of Computer Programming using Python) අ.පො.ස. උසස් පෙළ හා විශ්ව විද්‍යාල ප්‍රථම වසරේ සිසුන් සඳහා ආචාර්ය M.G. නොයෙල් S. ප්‍රනාන්දු (PhD), Sarasavi Publishers, 2018, ISBN978-955-31-1110-4

On-Going Research

  1. Use of ICT (Information Communication Technology) enabled pedagogical techniques to develop the quality of student learning in Flipped Classroom.
  2. Developing a Prediction Model for the undergraduate students’ dropouts in Open & Distance Learning with blended learning delivery mode.