Academic Qualifications
PhD in Systems and Software Engineering from the La Trobe University (LTU),Australia
Masters in computer science from the University of Colombo School of Computing (UCSC)
BSc in Management and Information Technology (Special),University of Kelaniya
Research Interests
Consistency issues in Software Design
Areas of Specialization
Software Engineering
Teaching Interests
Professional Memberships
IEEE Member
Positions Held
Chair of the International Conference on Smart Computing and Systems Engineering (SCSE 2020)
Selected Research Publication
Dissanayake, D. M. S. B., Niroshan, W. W. A. E., Nisansala, M. H., Rangani, M. L. D., Samarathunga, S. K. R. A., Subasinghe, S. E. I., ... & Wickramasinghe, W. W. M. E. G. P. M. B. (2015). Cultural comparison in Asian countries: An application of Greet Hofstede’s cultural dimensions.
Wickramaarachchi, D., & Lai, R. (2013, February). A method for work distribution in global software development. In 2013 3rd IEEE International Advance Computing Conference (IACC) (pp. 1443-1448). IEEE.
Wickramaarachchi, D., & Lai, R. (2017). Effort estimation in global software development-a systematic review.
Thanujan, T., Rajapakse, C., & Wickramaarachchi, D. (2021, September). A community-based hybrid blockchain architecture for the organic food supply chain. In 2021 International Research Conference on Smart Computing and Systems Engineering (SCSE) (Vol. 4, pp. 77-83). IEEE.
Thanujan, T., Rajapakse, C., & Wickramaarachchi, D. (2020, October). A review of blockchain consensus mechanisms: State of the art and performance measures. In 13th International research conference holistic approach to national growth and security (pp. 315-326).
Wickramaarachchi, D., & Lai, R. (2014, November). Software modularization in global software development. In 2014 International Conference on Data and Software Engineering (ICODSE) (pp. 1-6). IEEE.
Pathirana, W. P. N. H., & Wickramaarachchi, D. N. (2019, March). Software usability improvements for Generation Z oriented software application. In 2019 International research conference on smart computing and systems engineering (SCSE) (pp. 151-157). IEEE.
Shyamal, D. K. K., Asanka, P. P. G. D., & Wickramaarachchi, D. (2023, June). A comprehensive approach to evaluating software code quality through a flexible quality model. In 2023 International Research Conference on Smart Computing and Systems Engineering (SCSE) (Vol. 6, pp. 1-8). IEEE.
Wickramaarachchi, D., & Lai, R. (2013). A Method for Modularization in Unified Modeling Language Specification for Global Software Development. Model Based Software Engineering: Some Perspectives, Infosys Labs Briefings, 11(2).
Edirisinghe, H., & Wickramaarachchi, D. (2024, December). Quality Assurance for LLM-Generated Test Cases: A Systematic Literature Review. In 2024 8th SLAAI International Conference on Artificial Intelligence (SLAAI-ICAI) (pp. 1-6). IEEE.
Fernando, R., & Wickramaarachchi, D. (2022, September). Performance Optimization of Microservice Applications under Resource Constrained Environments. In 2022 International Research Conference on Smart Computing and Systems Engineering (SCSE) (Vol. 5, pp. 309-313). IEEE.
Lokuge, K., Wickramaarachchi, D., & Senanayake, J. M. D. (2021). MedCode: A Blockchain Based Patient Referral System.
Thanujan, T., Rajapakse, R. A. C. P., & Wickramaarachchi, D. (2020). A Review of Blockchain Consensus Mechanisms.
Narangoda, S. R. C., Maddumage, M. D. S. R., Wickramaarachchi, D. N., Weerasekara, K. A. W. S., & Hettige, N. D. (2015). Water quality status of selected aquatic environments in Sri Lanka during fish kill incidents. Proceedings of 21st Annual Scientific Sessions of Sri Lanka Association for Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (SLAFAR), 22 May 2015.
Silva, N., & Wickramaarachchi, D. (2025, February). Enhancing Systematic Literature Reviews: Evaluating the Performance of LLM-Based Tools Across Key Systematic Literature Review Stages. In 2025 5th International Conference on Advanced Research in Computing (ICARC) (pp. 1-6). IEEE.
Kodithuwakku, T., & Wickramaarachchi, D. (2025, February). Assessing the Limits of Automated Accessibility Testing: Insights for QA Engineers and Tool Developers. In 2025 5th International Conference on Advanced Research in Computing (ICARC) (pp. 1-6). IEEE.
Fernando, S. P. A. A., & Wickramaarachchi, D. (2025, February). Large Language Model (LLM) Support for Preliminary Consultation in Healthcare. In 2025 5th International Conference on Advanced Research in Computing (ICARC) (pp. 1-6). IEEE.
Aarifeen, H., & Wickramaarachchi, D. (2025, February). Evaluating AI-Based Unit Testing Tools: A Focus on Usability, Reliability, and Integration. In 2025 5th International Conference on Advanced Research in Computing (ICARC) (pp. 1-6). IEEE.
Hondarangala, C., & Wickramaarachchi, D. (2025, February). Leveraging AI to Ensure Authenticity in Student Assignments: A Knowledge-Based Validation and Evaluation Framework. In 2025 5th International Conference on Advanced Research in Computing (ICARC) (pp. 1-6). IEEE.
Bibulewela, B. S. M. N., Wickramaarachchi, D., & Asanka, P. P. G. D. (2025, February). Enhancing AI Classification Performance: A Framework for Textual Data Quality Assessment. In 2025 5th International Conference on Advanced Research in Computing (ICARC) (pp. 1-6). IEEE.
Wanigasekara, S., Asanka, D., Rajapakse, C., Wickramaarachchi, D., & Wijesinghe, A. (2024, December). Comparing the Adaptability of a Genetic Algorithm and an LLM-Based Framework for Automated Software Test Data Generation: In the Context of Web Applications. In 2024 IEEE 3rd International Conference on Data, Decision and Systems (ICDDS) (pp. 1-6). IEEE.
Suthakaran, S., & Wickramaarachchi, D. (2024, April). Economic Turmoil and Productivity: A study of Sri Lanka’s Software Development Industry. In 2024 International Research Conference on Smart Computing and Systems Engineering (SCSE) (Vol. 7, pp. 1-6). IEEE.
Asanka, D., Rajapakshe, C., & Wickramarachchi, D. (2024). A Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB)-Based Study on the Reluctance of Sri Lankan IT Undergraduates in Pursuing a Software Quality Assurance Career. The International Journal on Advances in ICT for Emerging Regions, 17(4).
Rathnayake, P. P. P. M. T. D., Senanayake, J., & Wickramaarachchi, D. (2021, September). Estimation of the incubation period of COVID-19 using boosted random forest algorithm. In 2021 International Research Conference on Smart Computing and Systems Engineering (SCSE) (Vol. 4, pp. 113-118). IEEE.
Gamage, R., Wickramaarachchi, D., & Senanayake, J. M. D. (2021). Source Impact and Credibility Assessment on Twitter Users.
Wickramaarachchi, D. N., & Ubayachandra, E. G. (2021). The Impact of Brand Personality on Brand Loyalty with Special Reference to Licensed Commercial Banking Sector in Western Province Sri Lanka.
Rathnayake, P. P. P. M. T. D., Wickramaarachchi, D. N., & Senanayake, J. M. D. (2020). Prediction of the incubation period of COVID-19 patients using machine learning techniques.
Pathirana, W. P. N. H., & Wickramaarachchi, D. N. (2019). Determine a Software Usability Model to Improve User Experience in Generation Z Oriented Software Applications.
Gamage, E., & Wickramaarachchi, D. (2018). A literature review on software usability and software security alignment. Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 2018 Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.
Weerasinghe, W. P. G. M., & Wickramaarachchi, D. N. (2018). Literature Review on Usability of Mobile Application. 19th Conference on Postgraduate Research, International Postgraduate Research Conference 2018, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.
Wijesekara, G. L. A., & Wickramaarachchi, D. N. (2016). An analysis of software development process models and their applications in software industry.
Wickramaarachchi, D. N. (2014). Methods for software modularization, work allocation and effort/cost estimation in global software development (Doctoral dissertation, La Trobe).
Abeygunawardhana, P., Wijayanayake, J., Premachandra, C., Chilukuri, S., Nakamura, Y., Meegama, G., ... & Gamage, D. Reviewing Committee.
Ramanan, A., Gamage, M. A., Karunasena, A., Gunasekera, A., Ullah, A., Tran, B., ... & de Silva, R. Reviewing Committee.
Mahanama, T., Asanka, M. D., Jayatissa, M. Y., Peter, S., Jayalal, S., Wijesiriwardana, K., ... & Jayawardana, M. B. International Research Conference on Smart Computing and Systems Engineering–2022.