• Member of the Engineering Alumni, University of Peradeniya
• Associate Member of the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka
• Member of the IEEE
• Member of the Internet Society

1. D. R. V. L. B. Thambawita, R. Ragel, and D. Elkaduwe, “An optimized parallel failure-less aho-corasick algorithm for dna sequence matching,”in 8th IEEE International Conference on Information and Automationfor Sustainability (ICIAFS), Dec 2016.
http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/7946533/

2. D. R. V. L. B. Thambawita, R. Ragel, and D. Elkaduwe, “To use or not to use: Cpu’s cache optimization techniques for gpgpus,” in 8th IEEE International Conference on Information and Automation for Sustainability (ICIAFS), Dec 2016.
http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/7946534/

3. D. R. V. L. B. Thambawita, R. Ragel, and D. Elkaduwe, “To use or not to use: Graphics processing units (gpus) for pattern matching algorithms,” in 7th IEEE International Conference on Information and Automation for Sustainability, pp. 1–4, Dec 2014.
http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/7069585/

4. V. Thambawita, N. C. Ellepola, R. Ragel, and D. Elkaduwe, “GPGPU:To use or not to use?,” in Peradeniya University Research Sessions (PURSE), 2013.

5. V. Thambawita, K. Herath, R. Ragel, and D. Elkaduwe, “Low cost telepresence robot,” in Peradeniya University Research Sessions (PURSE),p. 33, 2011.

6. V. Thambawita, K. Herath, R. Ragel, and D. Elkaduwe, “BUILDING A LOW-COST TELEPRESENCE ROBOT WITH GENERIC HARDWARE,”in IET-YP, 2011.

7. C. J. Rupasinghe and D. R. V. L. B. Thambawita, “Automated dispensary mechanism for goverment hospitals,” in Research Symposium, Uva Wellassa University, p. 214, 2016.

8. S. C. Jayawickrama and D. R. V. L. B. Thambawita, “Fuzzy logic and fingerprint based system to improve the productivity of teaching process in sri lankan schools,” in Research Symposium, Uva Wellassa University,p. 223, 2016.

9. I. K. K. Indika and D. R. V. L. B. Thambawita, “Real time traffic light time analyzer,” in Research Symposium, Uva Wellassa University,p. 231, 2016.

10. N. U. Weerawardana and D. R. V. L. B. Thambawita, “Medical expert system for analyzing heart diseases in sri lanka,” in Research Symposium, Uva Wellassa University, p. 234, 2016.

11. H. N. Arnolda and D. R. V. L. B. Thambawita, “A conceptual model for internet based carpooling systems via a visibility assessment to match requirements of sri lankan community,” in Research Symposium, Uva Wellassa University, p. 235, 2016.

12. G. R. M. D. Gamage and D. R. V. L. B. Thambawita, “Pronunciation training system to enhance sinhala and tamil language,” in Research Symposium, Uva Wellassa University, p. 240, 2016.

13. H. W. D. Maheshika and D. R. V. L. B. Thambawita, “Virtual laboratory system for a/l physics units of electricity,” in Research Symposium,Uva Wellassa University, p. 241, 2016.

14. D. K. M. W. Siyambalapitiya, A. J. J. de Alwis, P. D. P. Guanrathna,and D. R. V. L. B. Thambawita, “Project langfika – open source language enhancement tool,” in International Research Symposium, Uva Wellassa University (IRSUWU2017), p. 38, Jan 2017.

15. A. R. F. S. Fanoon, M. Y. S. Farwin, and D. R. V. L. B. Thambawita,“High efficient tamil speech recognition system for sri lanka,” in International Research Symposium, Uva Wellassa University (IRSUWU2017),p. 39, Jan 2017.

16. G. M. R. G.Gunarathne, W. S. M. Peiris, R. H. T. M. Wickramarathne, D. R. V. L. B. Thambawita, and H. M. U. M. Herath, “High standard exam paper maker,” in International Research Symposium,Uva Wellassa University (IRSUWU2017), p. 46, Jan 2017.

17. H. D. S. Supuni, Y. A. T. R. Somaweera, W. B. S. K. Fernando, and D. R. V. L. B. Thambawita, “Smart bulleting board,” in International Research Symposium, Uva Wellassa University (IRSUWU2017), p. 55,Jan 2017.

18. R. Sinthuja, J. H. Inthuja, S. Nishanthi, and D. R. V. L. B. Thambawita, “Analyzing accuracy of existing feature extraction methods,” in International Research Symposium, Uva Wellassa University (IRSUWU2017), p. 57, Jan 2017.

19. D. G. P. N. Madusanka, G. R. Y. Ramlan, H. K. E. S. Ariyasinghe,D. R. V. L. B. Thambawita, and J. G. Samarawikrama, “Vision based autonomous micro areal vehicle with graphic processing unit acceleration,” in International Research Symposium, Uva Wellassa University
(IRSUWU2017), p. 69, Jan 2017.

20. V. Sinthuja, S. M. S. F. Sajiyya, S. Sathana, and D. R. V. L. B. Thambawita, “Smart light controlling system for lecture halls”, in International Research Symposium, Uva Wellassa University (IRSUWU2017),p. 73, Jan 2017.

• Facuty board member 2015 – present
• Student councilor of the IEEE, Uva Wellassa University Chapter (2015-2016)
• Sub Warden – (2015 – 2016)
• Computer Science and Technology Degree Programme Coordinator – Research Symposium 2014
• Member of University Industry Coordination Cell (UICC) – 2014 – 2015

• Lecturer (Probationary), Department of Computer Science Uva Wel lasssa University, Sri Lanka (August 2013 to date)

• Visiting Lecturer, Department of Computing and Information Systems Sabaragamuwa University, Sri Lanka (May 2017– September 2017)

• Lecturer (Temporary), Department of Computer Science Uva Wel lasssa University, Sri Lanka (April 2013–August 2013)

• Instructor (Temporary), Department of Computer Engineering University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka (September 2011–April 2013)

• Visiting Lecturer, ESOFT Metro Campus Sri Lanka (April 2013–December 2013)

• Software Engineer (Undergraduate Trainee), Air Force Head Quarters Sri Lanka (May 2010–November 2010)