Research Group - AITR Lab

Artificial Intelligence Translational Research Lab

Dr. Thanuja Ambegoda leads the Artificial Intelligence Translational Research Lab (AITR Lab) at the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, University of Moratuwa. The group's focus is on applying foundational AI and machine learning methods to solve real-world problems across domains such as document analysis, computer vision, and medical imaging. Research conducted at AITR Lab bridges theory and practice, resulting in both high-impact academic publications and practical systems. Current projects include AI-powered document digitization for low-resource languages, medical image analysis, and intelligent automation solutions.

Collaborators

  • Prof. Indika Perera - UoM
  • Prof. Dulani Meedeniya - UoM
  • Dr. Suniti Karunatillake - Louisiana State University
  • Dr. Shehan Perera - University of Connecticut
  • Dr. Dushan Wadduwage< - Old Dominion University
  • Dr. Buddhika Karunarathne - UoM
  • Dr. Sapumal Ahangama - UoM
  • Dr. Sandareka Wickramanayake - UoM
  • Dr. Uthayasanker Thayasivam - UoM
  • Dr. Sarveswaran K. - University of Jaffna
  • Dr. Ruchira Wijesena - UoM

Current Members

  • Meenadchisundaram Saranyan
  • Isuru Senevirathne
  • Indrajith Ekanayake

Past Members

  • Purushoth Velayuthan
  • Dilith Jayakody
  • Anjana Wijesinghe

Research Summary

Computer Vision

My key research areas are medical image analysis, satellite image analysis (remote sensing) and video analytics

Machine Learning

Machine learning methods are a core part of all my research project. In terms of ML research I'm interested in few-shot learning, continual learning, explainable AI and AI safety

Data Science

There are several data science projects (on going and finished) ranging from medical applications to preventive diagnostics and business intelligence applications I have mainly worked with undergraduate and postgraduate students

Robotics and IoT

From my time as cofounder of Enway GmbH, Berlin, Germany, I have been working on several robotics and IoT related projects ranging from real-time object detection on embedded hardware to smart agriculture and manufacturing applications

Teaching

Undergraduate Teaching

  • Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
  • Introduction to Machine Learning
  • Data Mining
  • Data Science and Engineering Project
  • Data Mining and Information Retrieval
  • Programming Fundamentals
  • Computer Organization and Digital Design

Postgraduate Teaching

  • Machine Learning
  • Data Mining
  • Advanced Data Mining
  • Advanced Databases
  • Business Intelligence

Professional Memberships

  • Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) - Member
  • Institute of Engineers Sri Lanka (IESL) - Associate Member
  • Computer Society of Sri Lanka (CSSL) - Member

Positions Held Currently

  • Senior Lecturer - Department of Computer Science and Engineering
  • Data Science and Engineering Stream Coordinator, Department of Computer Science and Engineering
  • Coordinator of MSc in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, Department of Computer Science and Engineering
  • Quality Assurance Coordinator - Representative for the Department of Computer Science and Engineering
  • Member of the Engineering Research Unit, Faculty of Engineering
  • Member of the Orientation Committee, Faculty of Engineering
  • Member of the Exhibitions Committee, Faculty of Engineering

Positions Held Previously

  • Cofounder and Head of AI - Enway GmbH, Berlin, Germany
  • Doctoral Candidate - Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH Zurich), Switzerland
  • IT Manager - Telejob.ch (online job platform for students)
  • Research Assistant - Swiss Federal Institute of Environmental Research (EAWAG)
  • Engineer - IP Core Network - Dialog Axiata, Colombo