Committee Members

TECHNICAL PROGRAMME COMMITTEE

Dr. (Mrs) Thushari Silva
Chair

Head, Department of Computational Mathematics, Faculty of Information Technology, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka (thusharip@uom.lk)

Dr. (Mrs) P.T.R. Dabare
Co-Chair

Department of Mechanical Engineering Faculty of Engineering Technology, The Open University of Sri Lanka.

Eng. S.U. Dampage
IEEE no. 90690998
Co-Chair

Department of Electrical, Electronic & Telecommunication Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Gen. Sir John Kotelawala, Defence University, Sri Lanka. (dampage@kdu.ac.lk)

Dr. W.M.K.S. Ilmini
IEEE no. 96524482
Co-Chair

Head-Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Computing, Gen. Sir John Kotelawala, Defence University, Sri Lanka (ilmini@kdu.ac.lk)

Dr. A.D.A.I. Gunasekara
IEEE no. 93721097
Chair

Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Computing, Gen. Sir John Kotelawala, Defence University, Sri Lanka (asela@kdu.ac.lk)

Dr. S.C.M. De Silva Sirisuriya
IEEE no. 93860398
Co-Chair

Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Computing, Gen. Sir John Kotelawala, Defence University, Sri Lanka (mihiri@kdu.ac.lk)

FINANCIAL COMMITTEE

Dr. (Mrs) Mihirini Wagarachchi
IEEE no. 92194149
Chair

Department of Interdisciplinary Studies,Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka (mihirini@is.ruh.ac.lk)

Eng. Dinesh Asanka
IEEE no. 41619950
Co-Chair

Department of Industrial Management, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka (dasanka@kln.ac.lk)

LOCAL ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

Dr. L.P. Kalanasooriya
IEEE no. 93398383
Chair

DeanFaculty of Computing, Gen.Sir John Kotelawala, Defence University, Sri Lanka (pradeepkalansooriya@kdu.ac.lk)

Dr. B.V.K.I. Vidanage
Co-Chair

Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Computing, Gen. Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka (vidanage_bvki@kdu.ac.lk)

Prof. Uditha Rathnayake
Co-Chair

Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, The Open University of Sri Lanka. (udithaw@ou.ac.lk)

Prof. R.M.K.T. Rathnayake
Co-Chair

Faculty of Applied Sciences, University of Sabaragamuwa, Sri Lanka (kapilar@appsc.sab.ac.lk)

Dr. R.M.M. Pradeep
Co-Chair

Department of Information Technology, Faculty of Computing, Gen. Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka (pradeep@kdu.ac.lk)

PUBLICATION COMMITTEE

Dr. (Mrs) D.D.M. Ranasinghe
IEEE no. 96836741
Chair

Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering Faculty of Engineering Technology, The Open University of Sri Lanka (ddran@ou.ac.lk)

Dr. (Mrs) Anuradha Ariyarathne
Co-Chair

Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Applied Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura (anuradha@sjp.ac.lk)

Ms. Sadali Goonathilake
Co-Chair

Department of Computer Engineering, Faculty of Computing, Gen. Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka (goonatillekemast@kdu.ac.lk)

PUBLICITY COMMITTEE

Dr. Waruna Premachandra
Chair

School Computing, BCI Campus, Sri Lanka (warunaprema@yahoo.com)

Eng. A.M.T.B. Adikari
Co-Chair

CBC Tech Solutions Limited (amtbadhikari@gmail.com)

Mr. Dewmal Handapangoda
Co-Chair

Co-Founder, SYIGEN PRIVATE LIMITED, Sri Lanka (dewmal@syigen.com)

Advisory Board Members

Dr. Budditha Hettige, President Sri Lanka Association for Artificial Intelligence
Prof. Nalin Wickramaarachchi,University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Dr. A. R. Weerasinghe, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka
Prof. Rangaraj M Rangayyan, University of Calgary, Canada.
Prof. Ramona Lile, Aurel Vlaicu University of Arad, Romania
Prof. Daniela Elena Popescu, University of Oradea, Romania
Prof. Valentina Emilia Balas, ‘Aurel Vlaicu’ University of Arad, Romania
Prof. Aboul Ella Hassanien, Cairo University, Egypt
Dr. Daniela Lopez De Luise, Computational Intelligence and Information Systems Lab, Argentina
Dr. Mohammed Majid Al-Riafe, Goldsmiths University of London, UK
Dr. A. P. Madurapperuma, The Open University of Sri Lanka
Dr.(Mrs.) KGHUW Ratnayake, The Open University of Sri Lanka
Dr. Bernadetta Kwintiana Ane, University of Stuttgart, Germany
Dr. Ali Ismail Aawad, Lulea University of Technology, Sweden
Dr. Janos Botzheim, Tokyo Metropolitan University, Japan.
Dr. Fuqian Shi, Wenzhou Medical University, China.
Dr. Vania Vieira Estrela, Universidade Federal Fluminense (UFF), Brazil
Dr. Yunhong Kelly Xu, Kunming University of Science and Technology, China

Keynote Speakers

Professor Asoka Karunananda

Senior Professor at University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka

Senior Professor Asoka Karunananda is currently working as a Senior Professor at the Department of Computational Mathematics, Faculty of Information Technology, University of Moratuwa. Also, he is the first dean of the Faculty of Computing, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University Sri Lanka. His current research includes Complex Systems, Theory of Computing, Ontological Modeling, Multi Agent Systems, Mindfulness Interventions for Education in particular, and Artificial Intelligence in general. He received his PHD from Keele University, UK in 1995, MPhil from Open University of Sri Lanka in 1985, Further he is also a founder member of the Sri Lanka Association for Artificial Intelligence and promote AI since last 25 years in Sri Lanka.

Professor Emi Yuda

Associate Professor at Tohoku University, Japan

Professor Emi Yuda is from Tokyo, Japan, and is currently an Associate Professor at the Graduate School of Information Science, Tohoku University. From 2019 to 2020, she was an Assistant Professor at the School of Engineering, Tohoku University, and from 2021 to 2023, she was an Assistant Professor at Center for Data-driven Science and Artificial Intelligence (CDS),Tohoku University. Her research interests include bio-signal processing and biomedical big data analysis. She received her M.S. degree from the University of Tsukuba, Ph.D. degree in Nihon University, and Doctor of engineering (Dr.Eng.) from Niigata University, Japan. She is a senior member of IEEE.

Topics

Welcomes submissions across all areas of AI. The conference scope covers all subareas of AI, including (but not limited to) following topics. We encourage all types of contributions including theoretical, engineering and applied in the area of AI and related areas. We also encourage innovations with AI techniques in the context of application domains, such as security, education, health care, transportation, commerce etc.

Artificial Cognitive
Systems

Machine
Learning

Agent-based
Systems

Ontological
Engineering

Natural Language
Processing

Robotics and
Embedded Systems

Machine
Vision

Optimization and
Scheduling

Reasoning under
Uncertainty

Artificial Neural Networks
and Deep learning

Data-mining and
Big Data

Internet
of Things

Fuzzy
Systems

Bioinformatics

Biomedical
Engineering

Evolutionary
Computing

Applications of
Artificial Intelligence

Social and Legal
aspects of AI

Instructions for Authors

Call for Papers

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All papers submitted to this conference will go through a double blind peer review process handled by the programme committee. Acceptance will be based on originality, significance, technical soundness, presentation, and references. The conference programme committee makes the final decision on the acceptance or rejection of a paper.

Tracks

Track 1 | Data driven AI

Data-driven AI leverages vast amounts of data to create intelligent systems, enhancing decision-making, automation, and predictive capabilities across various industries

Track 2 | Knowledge driven AI

Knowledge-driven AI utilizes domain expertise and predefined rules to simulate human intelligence, providing accurate insights and solutions in specialized fields.

Track 3 | Hybrid AI

Hybrid AI combines data-driven and knowledge-driven approaches, integrating machine learning with domain expertise to achieve superior performance and versatile applications.

Track 4 | Future detection in AI

Future detection in AI involves predicting trends, behaviors, and outcomes using advanced algorithms and big data analytics, revolutionizing proactive decision-making and strategic planning.

Paper submission

Initial Submission for Review

Authors are invited to submit full papers of no more than six (6) pages including results, figures, tables and references in standard IEEE double-column format.
Authors must STRICTLY follow the provided template.
IEEE manuscript template for Microsoft Word is available Ms Word Template
Only the papers that are submitted through CMT system will be considered for the review process.
Author names and their affiliations should be removed from the initial PDF file for the double-blind review process. The final accepted camera-ready paper should have the author details as per the IEEE guidelines.
Submission link: https://cmt3.research.microsoft.com/SLAAIICAI2024
Submission Guideline: Download

Review Panel

Local Reviewers

Prof. Uditha Rathnayake , Open University of Sri Lanka
Prof. S. Vasanthapriyan , University of Sabaragamuwa, Sri Lanka
Prof. Kapila Rathnayake , University of Sabaragamuwa, Sri Lanka
Prof. A.S. Karunananda , University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Prof. Ruwan Gopura, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Ms. SCM Sirisuriya , General Sir John Kotelwala Defence University, Sri Lanka
Dr. Ruwan Weerasinghe, University of Colombo School of Computing, Sri Lanka
Dr. DU Vidanagama , General Sir John Kotelwala Defence University, Sri Lanka
Dr. Waruna Premachandra , University of Wayamba, Sri Lanka
Dr. Upeksha Ganegoda , University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Dr. Thosini Kumarika , University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka
Dr. Subha Fernando , University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Dr. Sidath Liyanage , University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka
Dr. Shantha Jayalal , University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka
Dr. Ruwan Nawarathne , University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
Dr. Mihirini Wagaarachchi , Univeristy of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka
Dr. Menaka Ranasinghe , Open University of Sri Lanka
Dr. Kasun Jinasena , University of Sri Jayawardenapura, Sri Lanka
Dr. EJKP Nandani , Univeristy of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka
Dr. Chinthanie Weerakoon , University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka
Dr. Budditha Hettige , General Sir John Kotelwala Defence University, Sri Lanka
Dr. ATP Silva , University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Dr. Asela Gunasekara , General Sir John Kotelwala Defence University, Sri Lanka
Dr. (Mrs.) N. V. Chandrasekara , University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka
Dr. Pubudu Jayasena, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka
Dr. Manjula Perera, University of Sri Jayawardhenapura, Sri Lanka
Dr. Kudabadu J.C. Kumara, Univeristy of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka
Dr. E.J.K.P. Nandani, Univeristy of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka
Dr Lochandaka Ranathunga, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Dr. Rukshima Dabare, Open University of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka
Dr. Surani Tissera, University of Sri Jayawardenapura, Sri Lanka
Dr. Thilini Piyathilake, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Dr. Rasika Rajapaksha, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka
Dr. Pasan Maduranga, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka
Dr. Saminda Premarathna, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Dr. Kaneeka Vidanage, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka
Dr. Priyanga Thalagala, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Dr. Romesh Thanuja, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Dr Pradeep Kalansooriya, General Sir John Kotelwala Defence University, Sri Lanka
Dr. Anusha Jayasiri, Visual and Performing Arts, Sri Lanka
Dr. C.R.J. Amalraj, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Dr. Pansujee Dissanayake, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka
Ms Dileepa Samankula, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka
Ms. Shenali Fernando, BCI Campus, Negambo
Ms. Nadeera Meedin, Open University of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka
Ms. Uma Meththananda, General Sir John Kotelwala Defence University, Sri Lanka
Ms. Kalani Ilmini, General Sir John Kotelwala Defence University, Sri Lanka
Eng. Dinesh Asanka, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka
Mr. Nilupul Senevirathna, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka

International Reviewers

Prof. Sri Parameswaran, School of Electrical and Information Engineering, University of Sydney, Australia
Mr. Dimuthu Arachchige, DiPaul University, Chicago
Dr Kalana Withanage, Senior Software Engineer Lockheed Martin,Australia
Dr. Arfat Kahn, Khon Kaen University, Thailand
Prof. Xu Wei, Renmin University of Beijing, China
Prof. Wei Du, Renmin University of China, Beijing, China
Prof. T.H. Lee, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, NUS, Singapore
Prof. S. Giridhar, IIT Madras, India
Prof. Petr Skobelev, Magenta Corporation Ltd, UK
Prof. Nikhil R Pal, Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata, India
Prof. Li-Lin Tay, National Research Council, Canada
Prof. Li Xin, City University of Hong Kong
Prof. LAU Yiu Keung Raymond, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Prof. Jianshan Sun, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, Anhui, China
Prof. Jian Ma, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Prof. Janaka Rajapakse, Tainan National University, Taiwan
Prof. Jagath Rajapakse, School of Computer Science and Engineering, NTU, Singapore
Prof. Indumathi Raghavan, Mepco Schlenk engineering college, India
Prof. Gang Wang, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, Anhui, China
Prof. Gagan Jindal, Chandigarh engineering college, India
Prof. G.N. Pillai, IIT Roorkee, India
Prof. G. Rzevski, Emeritus Professor, Centre for Complexity and Design, The Open University, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
Prof. Dipti Srinivasan, Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore
Prof. C.T. Guan, School of Computer Science and Engineering, NTU, Singapore
Prof. Chandika Annasiwatta, Muskingum University, USA
Mr Thushan Sivalingam, University of Oulu, Finland
Dr. Venkat Subramanian, University of Texas, Austin
Dr. Vanithamani, Avinashilingam University, India
Dr. Vanathi, PSG College of technology, India
Dr. Sriram Vasudevan, Amrita University, India
Dr. Srinivasan, Sri Ramakrishna engineering college, India
Dr. Selvathi, Mepco Schlenk engineering college, India
Dr. Santhanam Lakshmi, Jeppiar engineering college, India
Dr. S. Raghavan, NIT Trichy, India
Dr. S. J. Pan, School of Computer Science and Engineering, NTU, Singapore
Dr. Owen Newton Fernando, School of Computer Science and Engineering, NTU, Singapore
Dr. Omid Geramifard, Senior Data Scientist, NUS, Singapore
Dr. Nitin Choubey, Amaravati University, India
Dr. Mamta Mittal, G B Pant engineering college, India
Dr. Libo Liu, Swinburne University, Australia
Dr. Lalit mohan Goyal, Bharthi vidyapeeth college of engineering, India
Dr. Kumar Ganesh, Paavai Engineering College, India
Dr. Jayaram Siddhaganga, institute of technology, India
Dr. Hamad Mozzaffari, Research Officer, National Research Council,Canada
Dr. Dongming Xu, University of Queensland, Australia
Dr. Cai Jianfei, School of Computer Science and Engineering, NTU, Singapore
Dr. Asha, Bangalore Institute of Technology, India
Dr. Ang Kai Keng, School of Computer Science and Engineering, NTU, Singapore
Dr. A.Vasuki, Kumaraguru College of Technology, India
Dr. Perumal Ramasubramaniam, Shadan Women's College of Engineering & Technology, Hyderabad
Dr. Harsha Kalutarage, Robert Gorden University, UK
Dr. Chinthaka Premachandra, Shibaura Institute of Technology, Japan

Registration

Registration is open to all persons interested in attending SLAAI-ICAI-2024

The goal of SLAAI-ICAI-2024 provides a forum to interconnect world class researchers in AI and to share smart innovations that address the greatest challenges faced by the businesses and society at large. All people intending to attend the Conference must complete the Registration Form. Please read the registration information below before you complete the Registration Form. Should you experience any difficulties, please contact the Conference chairs at the email address given on the homepage.

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Conference Charges for

Local Affiliations*

(in Sri Lanka Rupees - LKR)

Description	IEEE Member LKR	Non-IEEE Member LKR
Presenter (Student)	18,000	20,000
Presenter (Non-student)	22,500	25,000
Additional Paper Registration - Presenter (Student)	13,500	15,000
Additional Paper Registration - Presenter (Non Student)	18,000	20,000
Participants (With Conference Pack)	5,000	4,500
Participants (Without Conference Pack)	2,500

^* A concessional rate of 10% will be given for Early bird registrations

^* Early bird registrations open until 27th of October 2024

Conference Charges for

Foreign Affiliations (USD)

(in United States Dollars - USD)

Description	IEEE Member USD	Non-IEEE Member USD
Presenter (Student)	135	150
Presenter (Non Student)	162	180
Additional Paper Registration - Presenter (Student)	117	130
Additional Paper Registration - Presenter (Non Student)	135	150
Participants	130

^* A concessional rate of 10% will be given for Early bird registrations
^* Early bird registrations open untill 27th of October 2024
^** Students in undergraduate level in any University

To view the current foreign exchange rates, please visit www.x-rates.com

Theme	Profile
Generative AI	Prof. Roshan Ragel Consulting CEO - Lanka Research and Education Network (LEARN) Head - Department of Computer Engineering Faculty of Engineering University of Peradeniya Profile Link
NLP & its application	Mr. Dinesh Asanka Senior Lecturer University of Kelaniya Profile Link

8^th SLAAI - International Conference on Artificial Intelligence 2024

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