Master of Science in Information Technology

• Institution: Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, Sri Lanka
• Effective Date: 01.01.2017
• Class/GPA: Second Class (Upper)
• Period: January 2014 – December 2016
• Specialization: Cyber Security
• Thesis Topic: A Faster and Highly Complex Cryptosystem over the Finite Fields

Bachelor of Science (Special) in Applied Mathematics and Computing

• Institution: Vavuniya Campus of the University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka.
• Effective Date: 04.10.2010
• Class/GPA: Merit Pass
• Period: June 2006 – September 2010
• Specialization: Applied Mathematics and Computing
• Thesis Topic: Popular 2D, 3D Finite Element Mesh Generators for solving Electromagnetic Field Problems: A Survey

Professional Qulaification

• Induction Programme for Academic Staff
• Institution: Staff Development Centre, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka
• Effective Date: 17.03.2013

• From 10.10.2018 to Present – Senior Lecturer Gr. II in Computer Technology, Unit of ICT, Swami Vipulananda Institute of Aesthetic Studies, Eastern University, Sri Lanka
• From 01.01.2017 to 09.10.2018 – Senior Lecturer Gr. II in Physical Science, Department of Physical Science, Faculty of Applied Science, Vavuniya Campus, University of Jaffna.
• From 01.11.2011 to 30.12.2016 – Lecturer in Physical Science, Department of Physical Science, Faculty of Applied Science, Vavuniya Campus, University of Jaffna.
• From 01.11.2010 to 31.10.2011 – Tutor(Contract) in Physical Science, Department of Physical Science, Faculty of Applied Science, Vavuniya Campus, University of Jaffna.
• From 21.07.2005 to 16.09.2006 – Bank Assistant Trainee, Peoples’ Bank, Thirukkovil Branch.

• Cyber Security
• Cryptography
• Operational Research
• Finite Element Method
• Evolutionary Optimization
• Machine Learning

Institutional Development

1. Jan 2020 – Member, Present Senate Standing Committee on Quality Assurance, Eastern University, Sri Lanka.
2. 2019/2020 – Mentor, Induction Programme for Academic Staff, Eastern University, Sri Lanka.
3. Oct 2019 – Member, Present ICT Committee, Eastern University, Sri Lanka.
4. 2019/2020 – Chairman, Technical Evaluation Committee Swami Vipulananda Institute of Aesthetic Studies, Eastern University, Sri Lanka.
5. Oct 2019 – Member, Present National Research Conference Committee, Swami Vipulananda Institute of Aesthetic Studies, Eastern University, Sri Lanka.
6. Feb 2019 – Member, Student Disciplinary Inquiry Committee, Swami Vipulananda Institute of Aesthetic Studies, Eastern University, Sri Lanka.
7. 2019 – Member, Technical Evaluation Committee- Unserviceable Items – 2018, Swami Vipulananda Institute of Aesthetic Studies, Eastern University, Sri Lanka.
8. May 2019 – Academic Syndicate Nominee, Present Board of Management Swami Vipulananda Institute of Aesthetic Studies, Eastern University, Sri Lanka.
9. Jan 2019 – Dec 2019 – Student Counsellor, Swami Vipulananda Institute of Aesthetic Studies, Eastern University, Sri Lanka.
10. Jan 2019 – Member, Present Handbook Publishing Committee, Swami Vipulananda Institute of Aesthetic Studies, Eastern University, Sri Lanka.
11. Nov 2018 – Dec 2019 – Member, Internal Quality Assurance Unit, Eastern University, Sri Lanka.
12. Nov 2018 – Present – Coordinator, Internal Quality Assurance Unit, Swami Vipulananda Institute of Aesthetic Studies, Eastern University, Sri Lanka.
13. Oct 2018 – Present – Member, Academic Syndicate, Swami Vipulananda Institute of Aesthetic Studies, Eastern University, Sri Lanka.
14. Oct 2018 – Present – Coordinator, Unit of ICT, Swami Vipulananda Institute of Aesthetic Studies, Eastern University, Sri Lanka.
15. Mar 2017 – Apr 2018 – Coordinator, Information Technology Centre Vavuniya Campus of the University of Jaffna.
16. 2016-2017 – Member, Website Development Committee Department of Physical Science, Vavuniya Campus
17. 2013-2014 – Member, Curriculum Development Sub-Committee Department of Physical Science, Vavuniya Campus
18. 2013 – Student Counsellor, Faculty of Applied Science Vavuniya Campus.
19. 2011-2012 – Academic Tutor, Department of Physical Science Vavuniya Campus

Resource Person

1. March 2017 – Intensive Training Course on MS Office Applications: Information Technology Centre, Vavuniya Campus of the University of Jaffna.
2. Sep 2015 – Training Programme on “Using Spreadsheets in Office Works: MS Excel for Non-academic Staff” Staff Development Centre Vavuniya Campus of the University of Jaffna.
3. Aug 2014 – Training Programme on “Efficient Use of IT Tools for Preparing Academic Write-up: Research papers, Dissertation / Thesis, Assignments and Reports” Information Technology Centre, Vavuniya Campus of the University of Jaffna

Union Posts

1. 2013 – 2015 – Executive Committee Member, Vavuniya Campus Teachers’ Association
2. 2009 – 2010 – Vice President, Campus Student Union, Vavuniya Campus.
3. 2009 – 2010 – Vice President, Faculty Student Union, Faculty of Applied Science, Vavuniya Campus.
4. 2009 – President, Hostel Union, Vavuniya Campus.
5. 2009 – Executive Committee Member, Arts & Cultural Association, Vavuniya Campus

1. Priyatharsan, P. Hemija Sarawana “Enhancing the performance of convolutional neural networks based on pre-processing of datasets”, Proc. of the Ruhuna International Conference, RISTCON 2020, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2020. pp. 131.
2. Priyatharsan, P. Hemija Sarawana, and N. E. Linosh “A New Method for Authentication Systems using Face Recognition Based on Feature Extraction”, Proc. of the Asia International Conference on Multidisciplinary Research, AIMR’19, Colombo, 2019. pp. 42.
3. Priyatharsan, P. Hemija Sarawana, and N. E. Linosh “Usage of semi-supervised learning to improve the performance of E-book recommendation systems”, Proc. of the Wayamba Internatiional Conference, WinC 2018, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, 2018. pp. 135.
4. Priyatharsan, P. Lakmal Rupasinghe, Iain Murray, “A new elliptic curve cryptographic system over the finite fields”, Proc. of the IEEE, 6^th National Conference of Technology and Management, NCTM-2017, Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, 2017. pp. 164-169.
5. Terensan, U. Priyatharsan, G. Thirukkumaran, “Handpicking is an Efficient Practice for Blister Beetle Mylabris Pustulata (Meloidae: Coleoptera) in Garden, International Journal of Scientific & Technology Research, vol. 6(8), pp. 125-127, Aug. 2017.
6. Terensan, U. Priyatharsan, G. Thirukkumaran, “Handpicking is an Efficient Practice for Blister Beetle Mylabris Pustulata (Meloidae: Coleoptera) in Garden, Proc. of the 4^th International Conference on Agriculture and Forestry, ICOAF 2017, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 2017. pp. 8.
7. E. Linosh and U. Priyatharsan, “Modeling and solving timetabling problems of Academic Departments using Linear-Programming Techniques, Proc. of the Wayamba International Conference, WinC 2016, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, 2016. pp. 68.
8. Priyatharsan and P. Hemija Sarawana, “Optimization of Wireless Network Sensors Points using Genetic Algorithm”, Proc. of the 6^th Research Symposium, Uva Wellassa University, Sri Lanka, 2016. pp. 230.
9. Priyatharsan and P. Hemija Sarawana, “Comparative study of bio-inspired algorithms in the time scheduling problems”, Proc. of the 5^th International Symposium, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, 2016. pp. 155.
10. L. De Silva, U. M. R. M. Jayathunga, W. I. D. Perera, U. Priyatharsan, Retina: An Android Application for Visually Impaired People to Identify Currency, Proc. of the International Conference on Postcolonial Societies in Transition, ICPST-2015, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2015. pp. 84.
11. Heymendran, U. Priyatharsan, P. Hemija Sarawana, “A Representation with Novel Crossover Technique of the Genetic Algorithm for the Travelling Salesmen Problem”, Research Journal of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences (ISCA), vol. 3(2), pp. 1-3, Feb. 2015.
12. Priyatharsan, J. Heymendran and P. Hemija Sarawana, “An Appropriate Representation of the Genetic Algorithm for the Travelling Salesmen Problem”, Proc. of the Ruhuna International Conference, RISTCON 2015, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2015. pp. 104.
13. Hemija Sarawana and U. Priyatharsan, “Design and Implementation of the Family Information System”, International Journal of Science and Research, vol. 3(12), pp. 972-975, Dec. 2014.
14. Priyatharsan, and S. Krishnakumar, “Categorizing the Finite Element Method Simulators according to the Antenna Designs for Transient Problems, Proc. of the Wayamba International Conference, WinC 2014, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, 2014. pp. 34.
15. Priyatharsan, S. Krishnakumar, “Classification of Meshing Algorithms and Electromagnetic Simulation Mesh Generators, Proc. of the Annual Academic Session 2013, The Open University of Sri Lanka, 2013. pp. 159-163
16. Priyatharsan, “GUI Tool for Popular Non-Linear Optimization Methods in Solving Clamped String Problems, Proc. of the Annual Research Sessions of Vavuniya Campus, VCARS 2011, Vavuniya Campus of the University of Jaffna, 2011. pp. 16.

• 04 Mar 2020 – Learning Management System (LMS), and Cloud File Sharing Unit of ICT, SVIAS
• 13 Dec 2019 – Administrative and Academic Regulations pertaining to Universities Staff Development Centre, Trincomalee Campus, EUSL.
• 06 Dec 2019 – Student Engagement in Quality Assurance, Movenpick Hotel, Colombo 3
• 05 Nov 2019 – Referencing Style for Academic Research, Staff Development Centre, SVIAS, EUSL
• 08 Mar 2019 – Information Session on European Union in Sri Lanka Research and Innovation Programme “Horizon 2020” University of Colombo
• 8,9 Nov 2019 – Workshop on Institutionalizing Quality Culture in Universities and Development of IQA Action Plan Internal Quality Assurance Unit, EUSL
• Jul 2015 – CIMPA- Summer School on Current Research in Finite Element Method- IIT, Mumbai, India
• Apr 2014 – Outcome-based Education and Students-Centered Learning University of Jaffna.
• Mar 2014 – Mathematical Modeling Week International Forum for Mathematical Modeling 2014, Research and Development Center for Mathematical Modeling, Department of Mathematics, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka
• Nov 2013 – Curriculum Development, Strategic Planning Management and Counseling – University of Jaffna
• Sep 2013 – Workshop on Revising Courses in Career Guidance offered by the Faculties, Soft skill development activity under UDG University of Jaffna
• Sep 2013 – Social Harmony and Conflict Resolution Columbia University – Facilitators Workshop – University of Jaffna

• May 2019 – Best Presentation Award ( Engineering & Technology Session) AIMR’19 Conference
• Jan 2017 – Cash Prize for the Best Paper – NCTM-2017 
• Jan 2017 – Best Paper of the Track (Computing) Award – NCTM-2017 
• Jan 2017 – Best Paper Award of the Session (Network and Security) Award NCTM-2017
• Jul 2015 – Travel grant and full scholarships to participate in the CIMPA Summer School on Current Research in Finite Element Method IIT, Mumbai, India
• 2006-2010 – Mahapola Scholarships for Undergraduate Studies 
• 1999 – Gold medal in general knowledge competition in All Island level