Research areas and labs
The Department places a strong emphasis on research, with ongoing projects in the areas of computational intelligence, machine learning, distributed systems, e-learning, computer security and computation in local languages. Students have the ability to participate in these projects and have access to the latest hardware and developer tools from organizations such as Microsoft to assist them in their endeavours.
The department offers a number of postgraduate qualifications that enable students to further enhance their employment prospects or their academic interests. These include a Postgraduate Diploma (PG Dip) in Computer Science, MSc programmes in research and Computer Science as well as MBA programmes in IT and e-Governance.
Research labs
Director: Prof. UTHAYASANKER THAYASIVAMDATA SCIENCE, ENGINEERING & ANALYTICS RESEARCH CENTER (DataSEARCH)DataSEARCH is a multi-disciplinary research centre at the University of Moratuwa focusing on research activities in the fields of data science, engineering, and analytics. The centre envisions fostering collaboration amongst academia, practitioners, the private sector and the public sector to conduct cutting-edge research that will enable the centre to harness the power of big data to catalyse data-driven decision-making in both the private and public sectors in Sri Lanka.
Bio-Health InformaticsBio-Health Informatics research draws expertise from disciplines such as bioinformatics, mathematical modelling, learning models, medical theories and health informatics data to understand and analyse the life sciences and health care. It aims to design and develop innovative methodologies and applications to solve biological and health issues in both a theoretical and practical perspective...
Eco-Sustainable InformaticsEco-sustainable informatics with smart applications is a concept that refers to the development and implementation of advanced technological solutions that integrate environmental sustainability principles, particularly with the use of emerging technologies such as IoT devices, and artificial intelligence, among others. The aim is to leverage technology to reduce environmental impact and improve resource efficiency while advancing innovation...
intelliSense LabIntelligent Sensing Measurement and Control Laboratory or IntelliSense Lab is a research-oriented lab which focuses on bringing cutting edge technologies and computer scientific concepts in Robotics, Computer Vision, Embedded Systems and Networks, and IoT together to formulate useful solutions for industrial and other real-world problems.
Human Centered AI LabThe HumanAI Research Lab at the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, University of Moratuwa, advances human-centered artificial intelligence through interdisciplinary research, technological innovation, and collaborative exploration. The lab aims to develop trustworthy AI systems that enhance human capabilities, address complex real-world challenges, and create meaningful impact across diverse domains.
Financial Engineering and Risk ManagementComing Soon!!!
Cyber Security and Dependable SystemsComing Soon!!!
Research groups
Research areas
Artificial Intelligence
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Data Science
Data Science
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Machine Learning
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Natural Language Processing
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Parallel Computing
Parallel Computing
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