Department of Statistics and Computer Science - University of Peradeniya

29/12/2025

29/12/2025

✨ DS&AI 2025 – A Successful Milestone ✨

We are delighted to share moments from the 3rd International Conference on Data Science & Artificial Intelligence (DS&AI 2025), successfully held from 19th to 21st November 2025 at the Joint Research and Demonstration Center, University of Peradeniya.

The three-day conference featured insightful technical sessions along with engaging pre-conference and post-conference workshops, bringing together researchers, academics, and industry professionals to exchange knowledge and ideas.

Thank you to all speakers, participants, organizers, and partners who made DS&AI 2025 a great success.

18/11/2025

✨ We’re Live! 🎥
Join us for the Inauguration Ceremony of DS&AI 2025 – 3rd International Conference on Data Science & Artificial Intelligence!

📡 Happening Today – Live from 9:00 AM onwards
Scan the QR code or click on the link and join this inspiring global gathering of innovators, researchers, and industry leaders.

https://youtu.be/Vl6Na6e9B_c

18/11/2025

🚀 Just 1 Day to Go!
The excitement is building as we get ready to welcome you to DS&AI 2025 – The 3rd International Conference on Data Science & Artificial Intelligence!

📍 JRDC, University of Peradeniya
📅 19 – 21 November 2025

Get ready for three days of inspiring keynotes, groundbreaking research, innovation, and global collaboration. 🌐🤖✨
Let’s push the boundaries of Data Science and AI together!

15/11/2025

🚀 Pre-Conference Workshop of ICDSAI 2025
The Future of Business: Operations, FinTech Innovation & Executive Leadership

📅 18 November 2025 | 🕘 9.00 AM – 12.00 PM
📍 Auditorium, Department of Statistics & Computer Science, University of Peradeniya

🎟️ No Registration Fee

We are excited to invite you to an inspiring and knowledge-packed workshop featuring three eminent industry leaders who are shaping the future of business and technology:

✨ Gihan Mendis – CEO, Engenuity AI Ops International
Topic: Chasing Dragons
A global tech leader with 25+ years of experience driving digital transformation at HP, IBM, Dell & SAP.

✨ Shankar Dharmaratne – Chief Digital Officer, Janashakthi Insurance
Topic: FinTech That Actually Moves the Needle
A pioneer in digital banking, telecom innovation, and Sri Lanka’s first mobile payment product.

✨ K. V. Kuganathan – Group CIO, JXG Group
Topic: Best Version of Yourself
An award-winning strategist named CIO of the Year 2023 & a Top 25 Digital Transformation Leader 2024.

🔗 Register Now: https://forms.gle/7Gk8jsZkbWYpk2es6

Don't miss this opportunity to gain practical insights into AI, FinTech, digital leadership, and personal growth — from the very best in the industry.

Organized by:
Department of Statistics & Computer Science, UOP
In collaboration with JXG, LIACS & IEEE Student Branch – UOP

12/11/2025

We are delighted to welcome Dr. Shamila Wickramasuriya (Senior Lecturer) and Mr. Kansaji Kotuwage (Lecturer) to the Department of Statistics and Computer Science.

Your expertise, passion, and dedication will no doubt inspire our students and strengthen our academic community. We look forward to growing, innovating, and achieving great milestones together!

08/11/2025

🚀 Exciting News!
Join us for the Pre-conference Workshop on
🎯 “Future of Data Scientists and Statisticians with the Development of AI”

📅 18th November 2025
🕕 6.00–8.00 p.m. (SLST) | 🌐 Online via Zoom
📍 Organized as part of the 3rd International Conference on Data Science & Artificial Intelligence (DS&AI 2025), University of Peradeniya 🇱🇰
💡 In collaboration with the International Statistical Institute (ISI)

👩‍🏫 Speakers:
🔹 Prof. Nalini Ravishanker – University of Connecticut, USA
🔹 Prof. Elisabetta Carfagna – University of Bologna, Italy
🔹 Prof. David Banks – Duke University, USA

💬 Interactive Q&A and floor discussion to follow!

🎟️ Free online event | Limited spots available!
👉 Register now or scan the QR code in the flyer.
🔗 [Zoom Meeting Link in Flyer]

Don’t miss this insightful session on how AI is shaping the future of data science and statistics! 🌍✨

08/11/2025

📚 Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from international experts and enhance your skills in data science and AI! 🚀

🎉 We’re excited to invite you to two insightful workshops at DS&AI 2025!
🌐 https://icdsai.pdn.ac.lk/

🧩 Workshop 01:
Collaborative Learning in Computer Science Higher Education – Tips, Tricks, and Tools
📅 21 Nov | ⏰ 3.00–4.30 p.m. | 📍 JRDC
👩‍🏫 Prof. Alexandra Blank, Leiden University, The Netherlands
💰 Rs. 3,000 (Students/Conference Participants: Rs. 1,500)

🧬 Workshop 02:
Computational Biology – Predicting Structure & Function of Proteins
📅 22 Nov | ⏰ 9.00 a.m.–4.00 p.m. | 📍 PGIS
👩‍🏫 Prof. Mahesan Niranjan, University of Southampton, UK
👩‍🏫 Dr. Rupika Wijesinghe, University of Colombo School of Computing, Sri Lanka
💰 Rs. 5,000 (Students/Conference Participants: Rs. 2,500)

👉 Register now: https://ipg.pgis.lk/dsai/workshops.php

🔗 More info: https://icdsai.pdn.ac.lk/

08/10/2025

We’re delighted to host Prof. Eitan Rubin from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Israel, for an insightful talk on “Computational Precision Oncology & Opportunities in Biocomputing.”

🗓️ Wednesday, 8 October 2025
🕝 2:30 PM | 📍 SCLT 1, Dept. of SCS

Join us to explore the exciting intersections of computation, biology, and cancer research!

Organized by the Department of Statistics and Computer Science, University of Peradeniya.