FACULTY OF Computer Science
& Engineering
DEPARTMENTS
Department of Computer Science
We offer the Undergraduate programme for the students to acquire practical competence in computer programming and varied software.
Dr. R. M. S. Rathnayake
Senior Advisor of Faculty of Computer Science & Engineering
PhD (National University of Singapore)
BSc Engineering Hons (Moratuwa)
Senior Advisor -
Faculty of Computer Science & Engineering
career summary
Dr. R. M. S. Rathnayake is an educator and a researcher interested in computer systems teaching and research, especially focusing on cloud computing, networking, high-performance computing, security, and trusted computing. He has more than a decade of experience in teaching and research at the university level and a wide range of experience as a consultant for multiple government and corporate institutions.In addition to his full-time role as a Senior Lecturer attached to the Department of Computer Science Engineering at University of Moratuwa, he also serves as the Director for IT Services, University of Moratuwa and as a Director/Board Member of LK Domain Registry.
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Dr. Rathnayake has published in reputed international conferences including SC, ICPP, and holds the Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka (IESL), and the full memberships of Institution of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and the Association of Computer Machinery (ACM).
Mr. Chanaka Galpaya
The Dean
Faculty of Computer Science
and Engineering
M.Phil., BSc (S. Hons) in Physics
Dean - Faculty of Computer Science & Engineering
career summary
Mr. Chanaka Galpaya is a dedicated academic and researcher specializing in nanotechnology, computational fluid dynamics, materials science, and applied physics. He is the current Dean of the Faculty of Computer Science and Engineering, KIU Campus, Sri Lanka. Mr. Chanaka’s academic background includes an M.Phil. focused on the properties of engine oils with nano-additives, as well as a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Physics from the University of Colombo.Â
Email: dean_foc@kiu.ac.lk
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With extensive experience in both research and teaching, he has contributed significantly to the development of new materials and nanofluid technologies in computational and experimental analysis, collaborating with industry partners and supervising graduate-level research projects. His research spans the synthesis and characterization of nanomaterials, including graphene oxide, TiO2, and fullerene-based nanofluids, CFD analysis, model thermodynamics cycle processes, and their applications in energy systems and materials engineering.
Mr. Chanaka is also an active contributor to international/national research conferences and has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals. His work aims to drive technological advancements in energy efficiency and materials performance, with particular focus on the automotive and energy sectors.
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