Summary
Danushka Bandara is an Assistant Professor of Computer Science at Fairfield University, specializing in sensor data mining, machine learning, software development, and human-computer interaction. His research explores measuring user state in cybernetic systems, collaboration dynamics of human-computer teams, and information visualization through emerging HCI methods. In industry, he has led data analytics and applied ML initiatives at Corning Incorporated and previously built end-to-end energy and shop-management software, demonstrating a strong applied data science background. He earned a Ph.D. and MS in Computer Engineering from Syracuse University and a BS in Electrical Engineering with a minor in Computer Science from the University of Moratuwa. Based in Syracuse, New York, he brings hands-on experience with Python, TensorFlow, Matlab, and R to real-world problems and maintains hobby projects in his spare time. With a decade of experience across academia and industry, he is a dedicated educator and researcher shaping the next generation of software engineers.
10 years of coding experience
10 years of employment as a software developer
B. Sc. Engineering (Hons), Electrical Engineering, (Minor)Computer Science, B. Sc. Engineering (Hons), Electrical Engineering, (Minor)Computer Science at University of Moratuwa
Master of Science - MS, Computer Engineering, Master of Science - MS, Computer Engineering at Syracuse University
High School, High School at Royal College Colombo
English, Sinhalese, French, Chinese