Center for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (CDS-AI)
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Dr. Rasika Rajapaksha
Director - CDS-AI
cdsai@kln.ac.lk / rasikar@kln.ac.lkln.ac.lk
Mr. D. G. S. P. Thilakarathne
Coordinator - CDS-AI
dgspt251@kln.ac.lk
The Center for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (CDS-AI) at the Faculty of Computing and Technology serves as a hub for research, projects, and education in data science and AI. Its mission is to advance research in these fields, address industry challenges, and foster collaboration between universities and industry partners. By promoting knowledge exchange, CDS-AI facilitates partnerships in data science and AI research, supporting student projects and aiding their final year research and development initiatives. Additionally, the center aims to broaden AI and data analysis knowledge across the faculty and wider community through seminars, certificate programs, and diploma courses in data analytics and AI.
The overall objectives of the Center for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (CDS-AI) are as follows:
Promote Data Science and AI Research in Sri Lanka
Promote Data Science and AI Research in Sri Lanka
Advance the field by supporting faculty-led research in data science and AI
Encourage Research at All Academic Levels
Encourage Research at All Academic Levels
Facilitate research opportunities for both postgraduate and undergraduate students in data science and AI
Raise Community Awareness
Raise Community Awareness
Provide the community with foundational knowledge in data science and AI to enhance general understanding
Solve Industry Problems with Data Science and AI
Solve Industry Problems with Data Science and AI
Apply data science and AI solutions to address industry challenges
Advance Knowledge in Core Data Science Skills
Advance Knowledge in Core Data Science Skills
Build expertise in data analytics, AI, data mining, preprocessing, visualization, exploration, and digital discovery
Build Global Collaborations
Build Global Collaborations
Connect with international universities, societies, and research experts to enhance data science and AI research within the faculty and university
Recent Activities
UniHack 2025 marked a significant milestone as Sri Lanka’s first-ever inter-university blockchain hackathon, designed to empower undergraduates to explore, experiment, and create innovative blockchain-based solutions. The event was organized by CoinCeylon in partnership with the Faculty of Computing and Technology (FCT), University of Kelaniya, with the active collaboration of the Computer Science Students’ Association (CSSA) and the Centre for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (CDS-AI) of FCT. This groundbreaking initiative aimed to bridge academic learning with practical experience by providing students a hands-on platform to build real-world applications using the Cardano blockchain.
News and Announcements
Lawrence Clark - Board Member / Head of Operations Intersect visit faculty of computing and technology
Current Projects
Ceylonbrief Tech Website
Ceylonbrief Tech Website
A news summarization website has been developed using Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, and Big Data Analytics. The project was a collaborative effort between students from the Faculty of Computing and Technology and an international tech team
Past Events
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