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Ms. Nimesha Hewawasam

Temporary Lecturer

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A passionate educator and researcher with over four years of industry experience in both Software Engineering and Bioinformatics. Previously served as a Senior Software Engineer with expertise in Cloud Engineering, DevOps, and Python development, and worked as a Bioinformatician specializing in genomics data analysis, NGS pipelines, and AI-driven diagnostics.

Currently pursuing an MSc in Computer Science at the University of Colombo School of Computing. Research interests include the intersection of Machine Learning, Bioinformatics, and Computer Vision, with a strong emphasis on solving real-world biomedical and ecological challenges.

Research Interests

  • Bioinformatics
  • Computational Biology
  • Computer Vision
  • Machine Learning
  • Human Genomics
  • Proteomics

On-Going Research

  • An Image-based Population Counting Approach for Blue Whales in the Southern Coast of Sri Lanka – This study applies computer vision and deep learning techniques to aerial imagery for population estimation and conservation support