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Dr. (Ms). Navodi Mekhala Hakmanage
Phd. (University of Kelaniya)
B.Sc. (Special) in Statistics (Kelaniya, Sri Lanka)
Lecturer (Unconfirmed)
navodim@kln.ac.lk
B.Sc. (Special) in Statistics (Kelaniya, Sri Lanka)
Lecturer (Unconfirmed)
navodim@kln.ac.lk
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Teaching Subjects
- Statistics for Computing
- Statistics for Technology
- Time series analysis for data science
- Statistical Inference
Research Topics
- Statistics
- Optimization
- Data modeling
- Operational research
- Artificial Neural Networks
- Data science
Professional Contributions
- Student counsellor of the Faculty of Computing and Technology
- Publication Chair of the International Conference on Advances in Technology and Computing (ICATC 2024)
- Co-chair of the Plastics & Rubber Industry Research Symposium (PRIRS) 2025
- Coordinator of the Second year group projects of The Bachelor of Science Honours in Computer Science degree programme
- Coordinator of the Master of Science in Information Technology in Education (MITE) from 2024
Memberships
- Life time member of Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (SLAAS)
- Member of Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
- Life member of the Institute of Applied Statistics Sri Lanka (IASSL)
- Member of Young Scientist Forum (YSF)
- Executive member of Plastics & Rubber Institute, Sri Lanka (PRISL).
- Member of The International Association of Electrical, Electronic and Energy Engineering (IAEEEE)
- Member of International Association of Engineers (IAENG)
Publications
Book Chapter
- NM Hakmanage, NV Chandrasekara, DDM Jayasundara. (2024) Enhance the agriculture-based economy of Sri Lanka: A decision support tool including crucial climate forecast and optimal cultivation plan. YSF Thematic Publication 2024, 150.
Journal publications
- Lahiru Sandaruwan Galgamuwa, Nishan Madhushanka Liyanawahunge, Chamilka Gayashini Ratnayake, Navodi Mekala Hakmanage, Fahim Aslam and Samath D. Dharmaratne. (2023). “Spatial distribution and seasonal variations of patients with COVID-19 in Sri Lanka”. BMC Public Health, 2023)23:1755. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-023-16481-2.
- Hakmanage, N. M., Chandrasekara, N. V., & Jayasundara, M. (2022). Application of fuzzy goal programming model to assess optimal multi-crop cultivation planning. Agriculture and Natural Resources, 56(1), 193-202.
- Hakmanage, N. M., Chandrasekara, N. V., & Jayasundara, D. D. M. (2021). Application of linear programing models for optimal resource planning and management in sustainable cultivation - A case study in a farming village located in Dompe Divisional Secretariat in Gampaha district, Sri Lanka. Advances and Applications in Statistics, 67, 21-31.
- Hakmanage, N. M., Chandrasekara, N. V., & Jayasundara, D. D. M. (2021). Early Recognition of Rainfall to Plan and Manage the Cultivation: A Forecasting Model Using Artificial Neural Networks for Dompe Divisional Secretariat in Gampaha District, Sri Lanka. Tropical Agricultural Research, 32(2), 191-200.
- Hakmanage, N. M., Chandrasekara, N. V., & Jayasundara, D. D. M. (2020). Comprehensive sustainable cultivation development plans based on statistical/ mathematical models - A brief review of the literature. International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications, 10(8), 255_259.
- Kumarasinghe, N., Suriyakumara, V., Aslam, F., Hakmanage, N.M. and Galgamuwa, L., (2019). Follow up Study on Sri Lankan Traditional Medicine Treatment on Diagnosed Chronic Kidney Disease of Unknown Etiology Patients in Kebithigollewa, North Central Province (NCP), Sri Lanka. Kidney International, 5(175), p.2.
- Udumulla, N.M., Madhubashini, M.G.A.K., Hakmanage, N.M., Sandaruwani, I.M., Jayasundara, D.D.M. and Rathnayaka, R.K.T., 2018. Time-series analysis of monthly rainfall data for the Nuwara Eliya District, Sri Lanka. 11th International research conference (KDUIRC), General Sir John Kotelawata Defence University, Sri Lanka.
- Hakmanage, N. M., Chandrasekara, N. V., & Jayasundara, D. D. M. (2022) Long term rainfall forecasting model to make effective decisions on cultivation using multiple artificial neural networks. Sabaragamuwa University Journal. (Accepted)
Extended Abstracts
- Hakmanage, N.M., Chandrasekara, N. V., & Jayasundara, D. D. M. (2019, December). Statistical and Mathematical models for a sustainable cultivation plan. Proceedings of the 1st International Conference of Applied Social Statistics, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. 23-25.
Abstracts
- Karunasena, K. K. A. D. A., de Silva, D. S. M., & Hakmanage, N. M. (2023). Analysis of groundwater used in areas beyond the National Water Board distribution network in Ratnapura.
- Magamage S.D., Muthugala U., Aslam F., Hakmanage N.M., & Kumarasinghe N. (2023). Severity of Ankle Oedema as a Parameter to Assess Fluctuations in Blood Pressure in Managing CKDu Patients. Conference proceedings of the Annual Research Conference of the Sri Lanka student’s Association in Japan. 29.
- Hakmanage, N. M., Chandrasekara, N. V., & Jayasundara, D. D. M. (2021). Optimal assignment of unusable/ waste lands effectively using improved fuzzy assignment technique. International Postgraduate Research Conference, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.
- Hakmanage, N. M., Chandrasekara, N. V., & Jayasundara, D. D. M. (2020, November). Early recognition of distress from rainfall on cultivation – Forecasting model using Artificial Neural Networks for Gampaha district. 32nd Annual Congress of the Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture (PGIA), University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. 32.
- Hakmanage, N. M., Chandrasekara, N. V., & Jayasundara, D. D. M. (2020, November). Linear programming approach to assess an optimal cultivation plan – A case study. Proceedings of the International conference on applied and pure sciences-2020, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. 94.
- Hakmanage, N. M., Chandrasekara, N. V., & Jayasundara, D. D. M. (2019, December). Modeling and forecasting selected climatic factors influenced on sustainable cultivation plan: A case study for Dompe-Gampaha district. Proceedings of the 20th International Postgraduate Research Conference, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. 75
- Fahim Aslam, Hakmanage N. M., Vindika Suriyakumara, Lahiru Sandaruwan, Nishantha Kumarasinghe (2019, October). Association of backache related quality of life and serum creatinine in Chronic Kidney Disease of Unknown etiology patients in North Central Province, Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences (IRSPAS) at Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Volume: 4.
- Hakmanage, N. M.,and Jayasundara, D. D. M. (2018). Route optimization of solid waste collection in Gampaha. Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 2018 Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. p91.
Awards
National Awards
- Postgraduate research Merit award – 2024, Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (SLAAS)
- Best Research Awards – 2022 under the Postgraduate category, 2nd Runners Up, Institute of Applied Statistics Sri Lanka (IASSL)
Senate Honours
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Awarded Senate Honours for publishing a high-quality paper in Scopus Q1 ranked and SCI indexed journal BMC Public Health Vol. 23: 1755 in 2023, University of Kelaniya
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Awarded Senate Honours for publishing a high-quality paper in an international indexed journal indexed (Scopus) in 2022, University of Kelaniya
- Research grant of Telecommunication and Regulatory commission 2024 under the title of “Enhancing Educational Engagement and Independence for Visually Impaired School Children through Innovative Software Solutions”
- Internal research grants 2025 under the title of “Machine learning based early detection and intervention strategies for late adolescent drug addiction in Sri Lanka”
- Research-grants for publishing papers based on secondary data from University of Kelaniya in 2024 under the title of “Trends in Hospitalization and Hospital Deaths in Sri Lanka: 1970:2020”
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