The Center for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (CDS-AI)

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 recent Blockchain seminar, led by Kavinda Kariyapperuma and his team, highlighted the transformative potential of blockchain technology. Kavinda, the Founder and CEO of Coin Ceylon, is a prominent advocate for decentralization in Sri Lanka. Through his work at Coin Ceylon, he aims to promote innovation and create a transparent and equitable society, leveraging blockchain to foster a more open economy. The seminar explored blockchain fundamentals, its applications, and how it could reshape industries, drawing significant interest from participants eager to understand its impact and potential in SriLanka.