• Currently reading for a PhD degree at the Department of Computational Mathematics, Faculty of Information Technology, University of Moratuwa.
• Master of Computer Science degree in the University of Colombo School of Computing (2008-2010) (01.04.2011)
  Dissertation “Load Profiling and Data Mining Techniques to Identify New Categories of Electricity Consumers” Supervisor Dr. H.A. Caldera
• Sc. (Special) in Statistics and Computer Science with Second class (Upper Division) honors degree (University of Kelaniya, 2008). (2004-2008)(01.05.2008)

• Artificial Intelligence
• Semantic Engineering
• Data Mining
• Machine Learning
• Parallel Computing
• Natural Language Processing
• Computer Programming
• Human Computer Interaction
• Web Designing and e-commerce

Best research paper Award – 2nd International Conference “Trends in Multidisciplinary Business and Economic Research (TMBER-2015)- Thailand 2014

Journal Publication

1. R.P.T.H. Gunasekara, M.C. Wijegunasekara and N.G.J. Dias, 2014. A Study on How to Improve the Performance of k-mean Data Mining Algorithm in a Parallel Environment. Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, 9: 441-446 https://www.researchgate.net/publication/275165558_A_Study_on_How_to_Improve_the_Performance_of_K-Mean_Data_Mining_Algorithm_in_a_Parallel_Environment
2. Gunasekara R.P.T.H., Wijegunasekara M.C, Dias N.G.J “Comparison of the Performance of SpdK-means Algorithm and optimization SpdK-means Algorithm for clustering data points ”, Journal of the Faculty of Graduate Studies, Vol.6, 2018, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka

International Conference Publicaions

1. Hansika Gunasekara; Thushari Silva, “Dynamic Ontology-based Travel Recommendation System,” (IEEE)in 2024 8th SLAAI International Conference on Artificial Intelligence (SLAAI-ICAI),10.1109/SLAAI-ICAI63667.2024.10844987
2. H. Gunasekara and T. Silva, “Dynamic Ontology Generation using Relational Schema,” in 6th SLAAI – International Conference on Artificial Intelligence, IEEE. SLAAI-ICAI-2022, 2022.
3. H. Gunasekara and T. Silva, “Personalized Travel Recommendation System Using an Ontology,” in 5th SLAAI – International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and 17th Annual Sessions, IEEE,SLAAI-ICAI 2021, 2021. doi: 10.1109/SLAAI-ICAI54477.2021.9664718.
4. Jayathilaka, H. A. D. H. Y., & Gunasekara, R. P. T. H. (2025).AI-Powered Smart Wallet for Personalized Financial Management through SMS Data Extraction and Analysis. Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference in Data Science (ICDS 2025), University of Colombo, p. 29.
5. Galagamage, R. A., and Gunasekara, R. P. T. H. (2025). An advanced artificial intelligence-based system for comprehensive vehicle assessment (Abstract). Proceedings of the 9th International Research (Vol. 9), p. 60. Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka
6. Gunasekara R.P.T.H., Wijegunasekara M.C, Dias N.G.J “Comparison of the Performance of SpdK-means Algorithm and optimization SpdK-means Algorithm for clustering data points ”, 18th Conference on Postgraduate Research International Postgraduate Research Conference (IPRC)- 2017
7. Gunasekara RPTH , Wijegunasekara MC , Dias NGJ, “The Performance of Optimized Spdk-means Algorithm over Spdk-means Algorithm for Clustering Data Points”3rd International Confernce on Engineering and Technology (2017) C102:D108
8. Gunasekara R.P.T.H., Wijegunasekara M.C, Dias N.G.J “Optimization of SpdK-means Algorithm” ,17th Conference on Postgraduate Research International Postgraduate Research Conference (IPRC)- 2016.
9. Gunasekara RPTH, Wijegunasekara MC, Dias NGJ, “A study To Increasing The performance Of k-mean Data Mining Algorithm In Parallel Environment” Treads in Multidisiplinary Bussiness and Economic Reasearch 2015 Bangkok, Thailand
10. Ranaweera P.D.C, Gunasekara R.P.T.H ,2014 , Investigation of Improving user Interaction on Websites, 1st Wayamba International Conference, ISBN 978-955-4709-18-8 pp 39

Local Conference Publications

1. Galagamage, R. A., and Gunasekara, R. P. T. H. (2025). A multi-model deep learning system for intelligent vehicle recognition and market valuation. Proceedings of the 17th Applied Science, Business & Industrial Research (Vol. 17), p. 77. Wayamba University of Sri Lanka.
2. Malsinghe, M.P.P.N., and Gunasekara, R.P.T.H. (2025). Automated Plastic Waste Classification and Recommendation. Proceedings of the 17th Applied Science, Business & Industrial Research (Vol. 17), p.93. Wayamba University of Sri Lanka.
3. Jayathilaka, H. A. D. H. Y., and Gunasekara, R. P. T. H. (2025). NLP-based financial data extraction from SMS for intelligent personal finance management. Proceedings of the 17th Applied Science, Business & Industrial Research (Vol. 17), p.144. Wayamba University of Sri Lanka.
4. Karunarathne K.T.T., Gunasekara R.P.T.H(2026). Consumers Trends in Vegan & Plant-Based Products: A Reddit-Based Sentiment Analysis. Proceedings of the 17th Applied Science, Business and Industrial Research (Vol. 17), pp. 98-103. Wayamba University of Sri Lanka.
5. Dapanadurage, I. N., and Gunasekara, R. P. T. H. (2026). Usability Improvement Through Customer Feedback: Evidence from the Usability Evaluation of a Pharmacy Management Mobile Application. Proceedings of the 17th Applied Science, Business and Industrial Research (Vol. 17). Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, pp. 180.
6. Perera S.R.V., and Gunasekara, R. P. T. H. (2026). Frontend Development Using Generative AI ToolsProceedings of the 17th Applied Science, Business and Industrial Research (Vol. 17). Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, pp. 180.
7. Sameeha, M. R., and Gunasekara, R. P. T. H. (2025). A review on smile detection methods. Proceedings of the
   16th Applied Science, Business and Industrial Research (Vol. 16). Wayamba University of Sri Lanka.
8. Sovis, W. R. N., & Gunasekara, R. P. T. H. (March, 2025). Multimodal Knowledge Graph Construction for Event Analysis.Procedings of the 16th Applied Science, Business and Industrial Research (Vol. 16). Wayamba University of Sri Lanka.
9. Gunasekara, R.P.T.H., Wijegunasekara M.C , Dias N.G.J., Comparison of Major Clustering Algorithms Using Weka Tool , 14th International Conference on Advances in ICT for Emerging Region (IcTer)-2014 , IEEE Explore Catalog number :CFP1486L-PRT, ISBN 978-1-4799-7731-4
10. Gunasekara, R.P.T.H., Dias N.G.J., Wijegunasekara M.C. 2013. Performance of k-mean data mining algorithm with the use of WEKA-parallel, 14th Annual Research Symposium,University of Kelaniya, pp 90-91.
11. Gunasekara R.P.T.H, De Silva C.H. 2010, Aspects of knowledge Discovery in Computerized Information Systems ,
    Applied Sciences, Business& Industrial Research Symposium Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, ISBN 978- 955- 8746- 64- 6,

Book Chapter

• Gunasekara R.P.T.H, 2012, Effective File Management: Some Useful Hints &Techniques, Teaching, Learning, Assessment and Skills Development in Higher Education: Concepts and Applications, Sri Lanka, Staff Development Center, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, ISBN 978- 955- 8746- 67- 7, pp 399-404.
• Gunasekara R.P.T.H, 2012, ,Effective File Management: Some Useful Hints &Techniques, Teaching, Learning, Assessment and Skills Development in Higher Education: Selected Topics , Staff Development Center, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, ISBN 978- 955- 8746- 90- 5, pp 68-78.