Conference Track Chairs List
Track Chairs - ICAC 2025
| Track | Area | Track Chair | Co-Chair(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quantum Computing & Quantum Algorithms | Quantum supremacy, Quantum machine learning and AI applications, Post-quantum cryptography, Quantum-safe security, Quantum algorithms for optimization, Challenges and future directions in practical quantum computing | Prof. Asoka Karunananda University of Moratuwa |
Dr. Kapila Dissanayaka Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology Prof. Anuradha Mahasinghe University of Colombo |
| Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning | Deep learning, Reinforcement learning, Generative AI, Transfer learning, Few-shot learning, Self-supervised learning, AI applications in healthcare, Finance & autonomous systems, Ethics in AI, Evolution of LLMs and multimodal AI, AI-driven automation and decision-making, XAI | Prof. Jagath Samarabandu Western University, Canada |
Dr. Murad Khan Kuwait College of Science & Technology Dr. Dharshana Kasthurirathna Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology |
| Natural Language Processing & Speech Technologies | Transformers, Sentiment analysis, Conversational AI, Speech recognition, Voice synthesis advancements, Cross-lingual NLP, Low-resource language modelling | Dr. Lakmini Abeywardhana Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology |
Dr. Udaya Wijenayake University of Sri Jayewardenepura Dr. Dinuka Wijendra Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology |
| High-Performance & Cloud Computing | Parallel computing architectures, GPU acceleration, Edge computing and serverless architectures, Privacy-preserving computing, AI-driven computing resource allocation and scheduling, Digital twins | Prof. Samantha Rajapaksha Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology |
Dr. Kutila Gunasekara University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka Dr. Mahima Weerasinghe Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology |
| Cybersecurity & Privacy | AI-powered cybersecurity, Threat intelligence, Zero-trust security, Confidential computing, Data privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA), Malware detection, Intrusion detection, Adversarial AI attacks, Blockchain-based security solutions, Blockchain | Prof. Kasun De Zoysa University of Colombo School of Computing |
Dr. Harinda Fernando Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology Dr. Rasika Dayarathna University of Colombo School of Computing Dr. Sam Seo University of South Australia |
| IoT, Embedded Systems and Robotics | IoT applications, Smart grid, Intelligent energy management, 5G and edge AI, Digital twins for smart city simulations, Embedded AI, Ultra-low-power computing, Brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) | Prof. Pradeep Abeygunawardhana Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology |
Dr. Akila Subasinghe University of Birmingham Prof. V.G.T.N. Vidanagama Wayamba University of Sri Lanka |
| Human-Computer Interaction & UX Design | UX personalization, Neural interaction systems, Virtual reality (VR), Augmented reality (AR), Emotional AI, Affective computing | Prof. Janaka Rajapakse Tainan National University of the Arts, Taiwan |
Dr. Kasun Karunanayaka University of Colombo School of Computing, Sri Lanka Mr. Jagath Wickramarathne Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology |
| Software Engineering & DevOps | Big data analytics, Federated learning, Causal inference, XAI in big data, Data governance, Scalable AI for Big Data, Applications of Big Data | Prof. Dilshan Silva Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology |
Dr. Nalin Warnajith University of Kelaniya Dr. Asanthika Imbulpitiya Otago Polytechnic Auckland International Campus |
| Computing for Education and Digital Learning | AI in software development, Low-code and no-code platforms, DevOps automation, Software security, Vulnerability detection, Secure coding practices, Containerization, Microservices, Cloud-native development, Software verification, Software validation | Dr. Kalpani Manathunga Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology |
Dr. Junius Anjana Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology Dr. Thilina Halloluwa University of Sydney, Australia Dr. Masud Karim University of South Australia Dr. Anisha Fernando University of South Australia |
| Communication and Networked Services | Cellular Networks Including 4G, 5G, Wireless and Mobile Networks, Network Simulations and Modelling, Routing, Switching and Protocols, Cooperative Communications and Networking, Cloud Computing, Virtualization, SDN, CDN, QOS and Resource Management. | Prof. Anuradha Jayakody Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology |
Dr. Nimal Ratnayake Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology Dr. Janaka Wijekoon Victorian Institute of Technology, Australia |
| Sustainable Socio-Economic Ecosystems | eCommerce and Digital Marketplaces, Digital Entrepreneurship and Startup Ecosystems, Information Systems (IS) Implementation and Best Practices, Technology Infrastructure and Organizational Processes, Innovation and Knowledge Management | Prof. Dasuni Nawinna Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology |
Dr. Pubudu Jayasena TU Dresden, Germany Prof. Amitha Caldera University of Colombo School of Computing, Sri Lanka |