President's Awards for Scientific Research 2023 (for the year 2020 publications)

We are thrilled to share a momentous achievement by our past students from the Department of Computer Science & Engineering at the University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka. Their outstanding bachelor thesis has been honored with the President’s Award for Scientific Research by His Excellency the President of Sri Lanka (Hon. Ranil Wickremesinghe). The accolade recognizes their paper titled "Change Detection and Notification of Web Pages: A Survey," published in ACM Computing Surveys (CSUR).

Congratulations to the exceptional team whose collaborative efforts have resulted in this achievement. The team consisting of Vijini Mallawaarachchi, Lakmal Meegahapola, Roshan Alwis, and Eranga Heshan, with guidance from advisors, Prof. Dulani Meedeniya and Dr. Sampath Jayarathna, have demonstrated exemplary dedication to research and academic excellence.

The paper, accessible here, delves into the classification and analysis of various aspects of Change Detection and Notification systems and the techniques employed for each aspect. Furthermore, the survey illuminates current challenges and areas for improvement within the research field. The breadth and depth of their exploration showcase not only their academic prowess but also their commitment to advancing knowledge in the field of computer science.

This achievement not only reflects the exceptional capabilities of our alumni but also adds a shining star to the reputation of the Department of Computer Science & Engineering at the University of Moratuwa. We take immense pride in their accomplishments and look forward to witnessing more groundbreaking contributions from our talented and dedicated community of students and alumni. Congratulations once again to this exceptional team on their well-deserved recognition.