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Mr. Isuru Sri Bandara

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Isuru Sri Bandara Nishshanka is a Lecturer in the Faculty of Computing at NSBM Green University, Sri Lanka, specializing in Cyber Security, Digital Forensics, IoT Systems, and Network Security. He plays a key role in academic leadership as the Master-in-Charge of the IoT Research Lab, guiding impactful student research and industry-aligned projects.

He is currently pursuing a PhD in Cyber Security. contributing to advancing cyber risk assessment frameworks for developing nations. His research interests span AI for cyber defense, OSINT automation, digital forensics, enterprise security models, and IoT systems.

With extensive experience in teaching, curriculum development, and applied research, he is committed to enhancing Sri Lanka’s cybersecurity capacity and nurturing the next generation of cybersecurity professionals. He actively collaborates with universities, industry partners, promoting innovation in IoT, AI, and cyber security.

Beyond academia, Isuru contributes to national cybersecurity awareness initiatives and leads various student-engagement programs, fostering practical learning and industry exposure.

Research Interest

  • Cyber Security & Threat Intelligence
  • AI, Machine Learning & NLP for Security
  • Digital Forensics & Incident Response
  • Internet of Things (IoT) Security
  • Enterprise Security Models & Governance
  • Smart Agriculture & IoT Automation
  • OSINT Risk Modelling
  • AI-driven Threat Detection & Automation

Memberships

  • Member – Computer Society of Sri Lanka (CSSL)
  • Member – British Computer Society (BCS)

Conference Publications

  1. Ariyadasa, A., Bandara, I.S. & (others) (2019) Protection of Copyright Owners and Authors Rights in Digital World: A Comparative Study with Sri Lankan Law.
  2. Kumarage, T., Attanayake, C., Bandara, I.S., Rupathilaka, S.K. & Aththanayaka, D. (2023) USB-Bouncer: A Hardware Based Approach to Nullify Threat Vectors in Unauthorized USB Devices.
  3. Nishshanka, I.S.B. & Aththanayaka, C. (2019) Common Arduino Communication Platform. NSBM Green University.
  4. Pitiyegedara, J.D. & Nishshanka, I.S.B. (2024)Source Code Vulnerability Detection Using Static Code Analysis. Proceedings of THE 01ST International Conference on Advanced Computing Technologies (ICACT), p.167.
  5. Samarakoon, T., Kaushalya, K., Fernando, S., Liyanage, P., Aththanayake, C., Bandara, I.S. & Sapraz, M. (2024) Protecting Vision in the Digital Age: Developing a CV Solver to Enhance the Pedestrian Crossing Experience. Proceedings of THE 01ST International Conference on Advanced Computing Technologies (ICACT), p.123.
  6. Liyanage, N., Attanayaka, C., Perera, A., Perera, M., Ganewatta, H. & Bandara, I.S. (2024) IoT-Enabled Environmental Monitoring System for Smart Agriculture. 2024 6th International Conference on Advancements in Computing (ICAC), IEEE, pp. 247–252.