- Faculty of Engineering
- Department of Computer Science & Engineering
- Professor
Contact information
Department of Computer Science & Engineering
Faculty of Engineering
成人头条
Moratuwa
10400
Teaching and Administrative Activities
Computer Networks -Undergraduate -2021
Computer Security -Undergraduate -2021
Computer and Network Security -Undergraduate -2021
Information Security -Postgraduate -2021
Computer and Network Security -Postgraduate -2021
Operating Systems Security -Postgraduate -2021
Digital Forensics -Postgraduate -2021
System Audit and Vulnerability Assessment -Postgraduate -2021
Networks and Protocols -Postgraduate -2016
Information Security Theory and Practice -Postgraduate -2021
Information System Management -Postgraduate -2021
Cryptography and Security Mechanisms -Postgraduate -2020
Director, CITeS -Director, CITeS: Visionary leadership to CITeS and fulfillment of university ICT requirements to bring it to a world-class university (2015 To 2018)
Team Lead -Team Lead, MIS (LearnOrg) Project (2015 To 2023)
Director, Engineering Research Unit (ERU) -Visionary leadership to improve the research profile of the Faculty of Engineering, 成人头条, as a contribution for the effort of the university to become to a world-class university (2011 To 2013)
Director, Operations Technical Secretariat (OTS) -Management of 成人头条 OTS office operations and liaise with AHEAD Operation, Ministry of Higher Education (2021 To 2024)
Advisor - Advisor, MIS (LearnOrg) Project (2023 To date)
Research Activities
e-Learning and learning management systems
adaptive course development and learning objects
information systems development philosophies and life-cycles
blended university education
m-learning
socio-technical aspects of information systems
information systems security
ICT infrastructure security
digital forensics
M.Sc. research project supervision (2005 to date)
MBA-IT research project supervision (2005 to date)
Final year (Computer Sci. & Eng.) project groups supervision and coordination (2000 to 2011)
MPhil research supervision (2013 to date)
PhD research supervision (2013 to date)
e-learning, Computer and network security, Information systems
Education and Professional Affiliations
PhD, Delft University of Technology ,2010 Thesis title: Designing Learning Objects for Adaptive Learning Environments
MPhil, 成人头条 ,2000 Thesis title: Requirement-based Policies for Electronic Message Distribution
Bachelors, 成人头条 ,1993 B.Sc.Eng.Hons. (Computer Science & Engineering)
Masters, Centre for Graduate Studies, Lanka Bible College, and Development Associates International ,2016 MA in Organisational Leadership
Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka (IESL)(2000 To date)
The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)(2003 To date)
The Computer Society Sri Lanka (CSSL)(2008 To date)
Career
2000 鈥 2020: Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Computer Science and Engineering, 成人头条, Sri Lanka (served as a consultant during 2000-2003)
Director, Centre for Information Technology Services, 成人头条 (2015-2019)
Honours and Awards
Research Excellence Award 2015 (Received 2016)
Research Excellence Award 2012 (Received 2014)
Research Excellence Award 2013 (Received 2015)
Research Excellence Award 2014 (Received 2015)
Research Excellence Award 2016 (Received 2017)
NRC Research Grant (Received 2017)
Research Excellence Award 2018 (Received 2019)
Research Excellence Award 2020 (Received 2021)
Publications*
Gamage, D., Perera, I., Fernando, M.S.D.,".To MOOC or Not to MOOC, that is the Problem: A Learners Perspective.",McWeadon Education, USA (IGI Global),2016
Jahankhani, H., Fernando, M.S.D., Nkhoma, M.Z.,".Information Systems Security: Cases of Network Administrator Threats.",IGI Global (Techniques and Applications for Advanced Information Privacy and Security: Emerging Organizational, Ethical, and Human Issues),2009
Fernando, M.S.D.,".Issues of e-learning in Third World Countries.",IGI Global (Information Resource Management Association, USA),2005
Udugahapattuwa, D. P. D., Fernando, M. S. D.,,".A Comprehensive Review on Security-Enhanced User Experience Model for E-learning systems.",9th SLAAI International Conference on Artificial Intelligence (SLAAI-ICAI),Sri Lanka,2025,13-18
Udugahapattuwa, D. P. D., Fernando, M. S. D.,".An E-learning System Model to Enhance User Experience with Content Recommendation.",2024 Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon),Moratuwa, Sri Lanka,2024,
Udugahapattuwa, D. P. D., Fernando, M. S. D.,,".An intelligent model to enhance user experience in E-learning systems.",2024 International Research Conference on Smart Computing and Systems Engineering (SCSE),Colombo, Sri Lanka,2024,
Udugahapattuwa, D. P. D., Fernando, M. S. D.,".A Model for Enhancing User Experience in an E-Learning System: A Review on Student Behavior and Content Formatting.",2023 7th SLAAI International Conference on Artificial Intelligence (SLAAI-ICAI-2023),Sri Lanka,2023,1-6
Ahamed U., Fernando S.,".Identifying the Impacts of Node Mobility on Network Layer Based Active and Passive Attacks in Mobile Ad Hoc Networks: A Simulation Perspective.",Computing Science, Communication and Security 2nd International Conference (COMS2 2021),India,2021,262-275
Kelani Bandara, PLM, Bandara, HMND, Fernando, MSD,".Evaluation of Re-identification Risks in Data Anonymization Techniques Based on Population Uniqueness.",5th International Conference on Information Technology Research (ICITR),Moratuwa, Sri Lanka,2020,
Gamage, D., Whiting, M.E., Perera, I., Fernando, S.,".Improving Feedback and Discussion in MOOC Peer Assessment Using Introduced Peers.",2018 IEEE International Conference on Teaching, Assessment, and Learning for Engineering (TALE),Wollongong, NSW, Australia,2018,357-364
Gamage, D., Fernando, S., Perera, I.,".Exploring MOOC Platform Designs and Pedagogy.",IEEE International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies (ICALT 2018),Mumbai, India,2018,
Gamage, D., Perera, I., Fernando, S.,".Increasing Interactivity and Collaborativeness in MOOCs using Facilitated Groups: A Pedagogical Solution to meet 21st Century Goals.",EDUCON2018 鈥 IEEE Global Engineering Education Conference,Spain,2018,
Gamage, D., Fernando, S., Perera, I.,".MOOCs in Sri Lankan higher education system: Exploring students鈥 perspective in a developing country.",Open Education Global Conference 2017 (OE Global 2017),The Netherlands,2018,
Subashini, K.K.P., Fernando, S.,".Survey on cyber security measures and their applicability in digital business ecosystem.",Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 2018,Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka,2018,
Dangalla S., Lakmal C., Wickramarathna C, Herath C., Dias G., Fernando S.,".Measuring the Correlation of Personal Identity Documents in Structured Format.",17th IEEE/ACIS International Conference on Computer and Information Science (ICIS 2018),Singapore,2018,
Gamage, D., Whiting, M.E., Rajapakshe, T., Thilakarathne, H., Perera, I., Fernando, M.S.D.,".Improving Assessment on MOOCs Through Peer Identification and Aligned Incentives.",Learning at Scale 2017,Boston, MA, USA,2017,
Gunathilaka T. M.A.U., Fernando M. S. D,, Pasqual H.,".Identification of the Learning Behavior of the Students for Education Personalization.",2017 IEEE International Conference on I-SMAC (IoT in Social, Mobile, Analytics and Cloud) (I-SMAC),India,2017,
Subashini K. K. P., Fernando, S.,".Empowerment of Farmers Through ICT Literacy.",National IT Conference 2017 (NITC),Colombo, Sri Lanka,2017,
Liyanage, G., Fernando, S.,".A comprehensive secure email transfer model.",IEEE International Conference on Industrial and Information Systems (ICIIS),Peradeniya, Sri Lanka,2017,
Lakmal C., Dangalla S., Herath C., Wickramarathna C, Dias G., Fernando S.,".IDStack: The common protocol for document verification built on digital signatures.",National IT Conference 2017 (NITC),Colombo, Sri Lanka,2017,
Gamage, D., Perera, I., Fernando, M.S.D.,".What do star rates for MOOCs tell you? An analysis of pedagogy and review rates to identify effective pedagogical model.",24th International Conference on Computers in Education, Asia-Pacific Society for Computers in Education, India,India,2016,
Gamage, D., Perera, I., Fernando, M.S.D ,".Evaluating effectiveness of MOOCs using empirical tools: Learners perspective.",10th International Technology, Education and Development Conference (INTED2016),Valencia, Spain,2016,
Gamage, D., Perera, I., Fernando, M.S.D.,".MOOCs to Provide 21st Century Skills: Learners' Perspective.",10th International Technology, Education and Development Conference (INTED2016), Valencia,Valencia, Spain,2016,
Gamage, D., Perera, I., Fernando, S.,".Improving Effectiveness of MOOCs.",Doctoral Student Consortia of 24th International Conference on Computers in Education,India,2016,
Seneviratne, H.A.A.K.M. Perera, G.I.U.S. Fernando M.S.D.,".Non-obtrusive Imposter Detection During Online Assessments.",ENGINEER,Vol. LVIII No. 01,2025
Udugahapattuwa, D. P. D., Fernando, M. S. D.,".Content Recommendation E-learning System for Personalized Learners to Enhance User Experience using SCORM.",Journal of Engineering Research and Sciences (Special Issue on Multidisciplinary Sciences and Advanced Technology),4,2025
Abeysinghe, D. V. D. S., Fernando, M. S. D.,".An Integrated Framework for an Educational Early Warning System with Mentor Matching.",IAFOR Journal of Education,Volume 12 Issue 3,2024
Ariyadasa, Subhash,, Fernando, Shantha,, Fernando, Subha,,".SmartiPhish: A Reinforcement Learning-based Intelligent Anti-Phishing Solution to Detect Spoofed Website Attacks.",International Journal of Information Security,Vol. 22, Issue 6,2023
Ahamed U., Fernando S.,".Lightweight Security Mechanism to Mitigate Active Attacks in a Mobile Ad-hoc Network.",International Journal of Electronics and Telecommunications,Vol. 68, No. 1,2022
Hettige, K. H. A., Fernando, M. S. D.,,".A survey on issues in cloud forensics with an experiment on time consumption.",International Journal of Advanced and Applied Sciences,Vol. 9, Issue 3,2022
Ariyadasa, Subhash Fernando, Shantha Fernando, Subha,".PhishRepo: A Seamless Collection of Phishing Data to Fill a Research Gap in the Phishing Domain.",International Journal of Advanced Computer Science and Applications (IJACSA),Volume 13, No. 5,2022
Ariyadasa, Subhash, Fernando, Shantha Fernando, Subha,".Combining Long-Term Recurrent Convolutional and Graph Convolutional Networks to Detect Phishing Sites Using URL and HTML.",IEEE Access,10,2022
Ahamed, U., Fernando, S.,".Simulation of Network Layer-Based Security Attacks in a Mobile Ad-hoc Network.",Journal of Information Systems & Information Technology (JISIT),Vol. 6 No.1,2021
Ahamed, U., Fernando, S.,".Identifying the Impacts of Active and Passive Attacks on Network Layer in a Mobile Ad-hoc Network: A Simulation Perspective.",International Journal of Advanced Computer Science and Applications,Volume 11, Issue 11,2020
Ariyadasa, Subhash, Fernando, Subha, Fernando, Shantha,".Detecting Phishing Attacks using Combined Model of LSTM and CNN.",International Journal of Advanced and Applied Sciences,Volume 7, Issue 7,2020
Gamage, D., Perera, I., Fernando, S.,".Exploring MOOC User Behaviors Beyond Platforms.",International Journal of Emerging Technologies in Learning (iJET),Vol. 15, Issue 8,2020
Gamage, D., Perera, I., Fernando, S.,".MOOCs Lack Interactivity and Collaborativeness: Evaluating MOOC Platforms.",International Journal of Engineering Pedagogy,Vol. 10, No. 2,2020
Irugalbandara T.C., Fernando M.S.D.,".Context Aware Adaptive Mobile Learning Framework for Bottom of Pyramid People (BOP).",International Journal of Advanced and Applied Sciences,Volume 6, Issue 12,2019
Gunathilaka T.M.A.U., Fernando M.S.D., Pasqual H.,".Individual learning path personalization approach in a virtual learning environment according to the dynamically changing learning styles and knowledge levels of the learner.",International Journal of Advanced and Applied Sciences,Volume 5, Issue 5,2018
Balasooriya, A., Fernando, M.S.D.,".Next Generation Security Framework to Detect Botnets on Computer Networks.",IACSIT International Journal of Engineering and Technology,Volume 5, Number 2,2013
Fernando, M.S.D., Sol, H.G, Dahanayake, A.N.W.,".The Usefulness of Learning Objects in Industry Oriented Learning Environments.",International Journal of Virtual and Personal Learning Environments,Vol. 3, No. 2,2012
Jahankhani, H., Fernando, M.S.D., Nkhoma, M.Z., Mouratidis, H.,".Information Systems Security: Cases of Network Administrator Threats.",International Journal of Information Security and Privacy,Volume 1, Issue 3,2007
Research and Publications Focus Areas:
e-learning related: Learning Management Systems, adaptive course development, learning objects, and university education
Computer and network security related: Firewalls, security policies, IT and infrastructure
Low-bandwidth networking: Proxying architectures, message distribution
Information systems related: development philosophies and life-cycles, socio-technical aspects, enterprise systems
PhD Thesis:
Fernando, M.S.D. (2010), 鈥淒esigning Learning Objects for Adaptive Learning Environments鈥, Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands, ISBN/EAN: 978-90-5638-225-4
MPhil Thesis:
Fernando, M.S.D. (2000), 鈥淩equirement-based Policies for Electronic Message Distribution鈥, 成人头条, Sri Lanka
MA Thesis:
Fernando, M.S.D. (2016), 鈥淚mproving Youth Commitment to Church Leadership鈥, Centre for Graduate Studies, Lanka Bible College, Sri Lanka, and Development Associates International
Publications prior to 2016
e-learning related publications:
Fernando, M.S.D. (2003), 鈥淓ffective use of e-Learning in the Sri Lankan University Context: Strategies and Policies鈥, IEE Sri Lanka 10th Annual Conference, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Fernando, M.S.D. (2004), 鈥淓-Learning and Quality University Environment: A better Mix of Technology based Learning and Administration with Traditional University Setting鈥, Conference Proceedings, IRMA International Conference 2004, New Orleans, LA, USA. ISBN: 1-59140-261-1.
Fernando, M.S.D. (2004), 鈥淏uilding a Framework for Evolutionary Course Development in Transitional Countries: An IT Aligned Learning Objects based Approach鈥, Conference Proceedings, ICCE2004: International Conference on Computers in Education, Melbourne, Australia. ISBN: 1-86335-573-1.
Fernando, M.S.D. (2004), 鈥淒esigning Learning Objects for IT Industry Participation in Evolutionary Course Development for IT Universities in Transitional Countries鈥, Conference Proceedings, CISTM2004: Conference on Information Science, Technology Management, Alexandria, Egypt.
Fernando, M.S.D. (2005), 鈥淚ssues of e-learning in Third World Countries鈥, in Ed. Mehdi Khosrow-Pour, DBA, Encyclopaedia of Information Science and Technology, Vol. III, 2005, (Chapter 300), pp. 1702-1707, Information Resource Management Association, USA. ISBN / eISBN: 1-59140-553-X / 1-59140-794-X. IGI Global.
Fernando, M.S.D., Dahanayake, A.N.W., Sol, H.G., (2005), 鈥淎 Holistic Maturity Model for IT Aligned University Education: IA-LMM鈥, IASTED International Conference on Education and Technology, Calgary, Alberta, Canada. ISBN: 0889865817, 9780889865815.
Fernando, M.S.D. (2005), 鈥淓-learning and University Education: a Case Study on Blended Learning鈥, Conference Proceedings, 1st International Conference on Open Distance Learning, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Herath, H.M.W.P., Wijesooriya, W.M.R.P., Raveendra, S.J., Kumara, W.H.C.L., Fernando, S., Sarawanamutthu, K., (2006), 鈥淒hanurrdha: Online synchronized Multimedia Deployer for LearnOrg Linux version鈥, Proceedings of the 8th International Information Technology Conference (IITC2006), Colombo, Sri Lanka, ISBN: 955-8974-04-8.
Fernando, M.S.D., Sol, H.G., Dahanayake, A.N.W. (2006), 鈥淔easibility Survey on IT Industry Collaboration for Evolutionary Course Development in a Transitional Country鈥, Conference Proceedings, IRMA International Conference, Washington DC, USA.
Fernando, M.S.D., Sol, H.G., Dahanayake, A.N.W. (2006), 鈥淎daptive IT Education through IT Industry Participation鈥, Conference Proceedings, IRMA International Conference, Washington DC, USA.
Perera, G.I.U.S., Fernando, M.S.D. (2006), 鈥淕eneralized E-Learning Framework: Sri Lankan University Context鈥, Conference Proceedings, 12th ERU (Engineering Research Unit) Conference of 成人头条, Sri Lanka. ISSN: 13991-3999.
Gunawardena, C.N., Fernando, M.S.D., Kulasekere, E.C., Lamontagne, M.D., Ekanayake, M.B., Thaiyamuthu, T., Jayatilleke, B.G. (2007), 鈥淥nline Tutor Mentor Development through Community Building: A Case Study from a Transitional Nation鈥, Conference Proceedings, ICOOL 2007: 3rd International Conference on Open and Online Learning, Penang, Malaysia.
Sarveswaran, K., Fernando, M.S.D., Perera, G.I.U.S. (2007), 鈥淎 Successful Growth of the e-Learning System at 成人头条鈥, Conference Proceedings, 13th ERU (Engineering Research Unit) Conference of 成人头条, Sri Lanka. ISSN: 13991-3999.
Sarveswaran, K., Fernando, M.S.D., (2008), 鈥淩ole Based Competency Modeling for Learning-Content Development鈥, Conference Proceedings, 9th International IT Conference (IITC), Colombo, Sri Lanka. ISBN: 955-8974-04-8.
Gunewardena, C.N., Keller, P. S., Garcia, F., Faustino, G. L., Barrett, K., Skinner, J. K., Gibrail, R., Jayatilleke, B.G., Kumarasinha, M. C. B., Kulasekara, G.U., Fernando, S., (2011), 鈥淭ransformative Education through Technology: Facilitating Social Construction of Knowledge Online through Cross-Cultural E-Mentoring鈥, The 1st International Conference on the Social Sciences and the Humanities, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.
Fernando, M.S.D., Sol, H.G, Dahanayake, A.N.W. (2012), "The Usefulness of Learning Objects in Industry Oriented Learning Environments", International Journal of Virtual and Personal Learning Environments, April-June 2012, Vol. 3, No. 2, ISSN 1947-8518, eISSN 1947-8526. (SCOPUS, ACM-DL, INSPEC).
Gamage, D., Fernando, M.S.D., (2012), "Engaging interactivity in eLearning: Review of practices and challenges", 30th National Information Technology Conference (NITC), Colombo, Sri Lanka. ISSN: 2279-3895.
Gamage, D., Fernando, M.S.D., (2012), "An Interactivity framework to measure level of interactivity in eLearning", 19th Annual Technical Conference, Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), Sri Lanka Chapter, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Gamage, D., Fernando, M.S.D., (2012), "Measuring Interactivity level in eLearning Practices", International Conference in Business Information (ICBI2012), Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.
Gamage, D., Fernando, M.S.D., (2012), 鈥淚mpact of interactivity to eLearning in Sri Lanka", 5th Annual UCSC Research Symposium, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Gunawardena, C.N., Jayatilleke, B.G., Fernando, M.S.D., Kulasekere, E.C., Lamontagne, M.D., Ekanayake, M.B., Thaiyamuthu, T., (2012), 鈥淒eveloping Online Tutors and Mentors in Sri Lanka through a Community Building Model: Predictors of Satisfaction鈥, International Conference on Advances in ICT for Emerging Regions (ICTer 2012), Colombo, Sri Lanka. ISSN / eISSN: 2472-7598 / 2377-6854.
Gunawardhana, C.L.R., Hasanthika, H.M.M., Piyasena, T.D.G., Pathirana, S.P.D.P., Fernando, S., Perera, A.S., Kohomban, U., (2012), 鈥淩epresentation of Web-based Graphics and Equations for Visually Impaired鈥, National Engineering Conference, 18th ERU Symposium, Moratuwa, Sri Lanka. ISSN: 13991-3999.
Kanaganayagam, I., Fernando, M.S.D., (2013), 鈥淎nalysis of the Awareness of Collaborative e-Learning (CeL) in Sri Lankan University Education鈥, International Conference on Advances in ICT for Emerging Regions (ICTer 2013), Colombo, Sri Lanka. ISSN / eISSN: 2472-7598 / 2377-6854.
Kanaganayagam, I., Fernando, M.S.D., (2013), 鈥淎 framework to Analyze the Effectiveness of Collaborative e-Learning (CeL) in Sri Lankan University Education鈥, National Engineering Conference, 19th ERU Symposium, Moratuwa, Sri Lanka. ISSN: 13991-3999.
Gamage, D., Fernando, S., Perera, I., (2014), 鈥淔actors affecting to effective eLearning: Learners Perspective鈥, Scientific Research Journal (SCIRJ), Volume II, Issue V, May 2014, ISSN 2201-2796.
Kanaganayagam, I., Fernando, M.S.D., Jayasundara, R., (2014), 鈥淎nalysis of the Effectiveness of Collaborative e-Learning (CeL) in Sri Lankan University Education鈥, World Conference on E-Learning (AACE E-Learn 2014), New Orleans, USA. ISBN: 978-1-939797-12-4.
Gamage, D., Perera, I., Fernando, S., (2014), 鈥淚mproving eLearning to meet challenges in 21st century鈥, International Conference on Advances in ICT for Emerging Regions (ICTer 2014), Colombo, Sri Lanka. ISSN / eISSN: 2472-7598 / 2377-6854.
Gamage, D. Fernando, S,, Perera, I., (2014), 鈥淓ffective eLearning through MOOC: Lessons learnt in selecting a MOOC鈥, The 22nd International Conference on Computers in Education (ICCE 2014), Japan. ISBN: 978-4-9908014-1-0.
Gamage, D., Fernando, S., Perera, I., (2015), 鈥淓ffectiveness of eLearning: Grounded Theory Approach鈥, Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon 2015), Moratuwa, Part No.: CFP15B72-ARTT, ISBN: 978-1-4799-1740-2.
Irugalbandara, T.C., Fernando, M.S.D., (2015), 鈥淚dentifying Life Style Factors of Bottom-of-Pyramid People to Facilitate a Ubiquitous Learning Environment: Sri Lankan Experience鈥, 8th International Conference on Ubi-Media Computing (UMEDIA 2015), Colombo, Sri Lanka. ISBN: 9781467382717.
Gamage, D., Perera, I., Fernando, S., (2015), 鈥淔actors leading to an effective MOOC from participants perspective鈥, 8th International Conference on Ubi-Media Computing (UMEDIA 2015), Colombo, Sri Lanka. ISBN: 9781467382717.
Gamage, D., Perera, I., Fernando, S., (2015), 鈥淎 framework to analyse effectiveness of e-learning in MOOC: Learners perspective鈥, 8th International Conference on Ubi-Media Computing (UMEDIA 2015), Colombo, Sri Lanka. ISBN: 9781467382717.
Gamage, D., Perera, I., Fernando, S., (2015), 鈥淨uality of MOOCs: A review of literature on effectiveness and quality aspects鈥, 8th International Conference on Ubi-Media Computing (UMEDIA 2015), Colombo, Sri Lanka. ISBN: 9781467382717.
Computer, network and information security related publications:
Peiris, P., Fernando, M.S.D., Dias, G.V., (2002), 鈥淲eb Traffic Analysis for Content Prioritization鈥, Conference Proceedings, International Information Technology Conference (IITC), Colombo, Sri Lanka. ISBN: 955-8974-04-8.
Fernando, M.S.D., Dias, G.V. (2005), 鈥淎 CERT for Sri Lanka? Challenges and Potential鈥, CSSL Proceedings, 24th National Information Technology Conference, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
De Silva, M.B.G.S., Fernando, M.S.D. (2006), 鈥淚mproving Linux Security鈥, Conference Proceedings, CHASE-2006 Conference on Hacking and Security, Lahore, Pakistan.
Fernando, M.S.D., Jahankhani, H., Nkhoma, M.Z. (2006) 鈥淐ompromising Information Systems Security: Cases of Network Administrator Threats鈥, Conference Proceedings, 2nd International Conference on Global E-Security (ICGeS-06), University of East London, UK. ISBN-10: 0955000823, ISBN-13: 978-0955000829.
Jahankhani, H., Fernando, M.S.D., Nkhoma, M.Z., Mouratidis, H. (2007) 鈥淚nformation Systems Security: Cases of Network Administrator Threats鈥, International Journal of Information Security and Privacy, Volume 1, Issue 3, pp. 13-25. ISSN: 1930-1650, eISSN: 1930-1669. IGI Global. (Web of Science Emerging Sources Citation Index).
Jahankhani, H., Fernando, M.S.D., Nkhoma, M.Z. (2009) 鈥淚nformation Systems Security: Cases of Network Administrator Threats鈥, Book chapter : Techniques and Applications for Advanced Information Privacy and Security: Emerging Organizational, Ethical, and Human Issues, pp. 35-46. ISBN13: 9781605662107, ISBN10: 1605662100, EISBN13: 9781605662114, DOI: 10.4018/978-1-60566-210-7. IGI Global.
Fernando, M.S.D., Jahankhani, H., Ranmuthugala, H., Lathsara, M.P.D., De Silva, M.B.G.S., Gamage, G. (2007), 鈥淚mpact of IT on Fraud and Corruption: Learning from the case examples鈥, Conference Proceedings, 3rd International Conference on Global E-Security (ICGeS-07), University of East London, UK. ISBN-10: 095500084X, ISBN-13: 978-0955000843.
Fernando, M.S.D., Ranmuthugala, H., Lathsara, M.P.D., De Silva, M.B.G.S., Gamage, G. (2007), 鈥淩elationship of Information Systems Security to Corruption and Fraud鈥, ISACA Conference Proceedings, Conference on Information Systems Audit, Control and Governance, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Malalasena, B. A., Nimalaprakasan, S., Ramanan, S., Shayanthan, K., Gamage, C., and Fernando, M. S. D., (2009), 鈥淧rivacy Enhanced Data Management for an Electronic Identity System鈥, in Proceedings of the 2009 Conference on Innovative Technologies in Intelligent Systems & Industrial Applications (CITISIA 2009), pages 358-363, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, July 2009. ISBN: 978-1-4244-2886-1.
Malalasena, B. A., Nimalaprakasan, S., Ramanan, S., Shayanthan, K., Gamage, C., and Fernando, M. S. D., (2009), 鈥淰ersatile Privacy Preserving Electronic Identity Framework鈥, in Nanayakkara, V. and Gunasinghe, U. P., in editors, Proceedings of the 2009 CS&ES Conference (CSES 2009), pages 133-140, Colombo, Sri Lanka, July 2009. (ISBN 9-78-955-9027-32-4).
Samarasinghe, A., Gamage, C.D., Fernando, M.S.D., (2012), "Blackbox Recorder for Virtual Servers", 19th Annual Technical Conference, Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), Sri Lanka Chapter, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Balasooriya, A., Fernando, M.S.D., (2013), 鈥淣ext Generation Security Framework to Detect Botnets on Computer Networks鈥, IACSIT International Journal of Engineering and Technology, Volume 5, Number 2, April 2013 , ISSN : 1793-8244. (Index Copernicus, INSPEC). (presented at: 2nd International Conference on Security Science and Technology 鈥 ICSST 2013, Singapore).
Liyanage, G., Fernando, M.S.D., (2013), 鈥淔irewall Model for Cloud Computing鈥, 2013 IEEE 8th International Conference on Industrial and Information Systems (ICIIS), Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. Print ISSN: 2164-7011.
Balasooriya, A., Fernando, M.S.D., (2013), 鈥淕eneralized Extensions for Botnet Detection鈥, National Engineering Conference, 19th ERU Symposium, Moratuwa, Sri Lanka. ISSN: 13991-3999.
Low-bandwidth networking related publications:
Fernando, M.S.D., Wijesoma, W.S., Dias, G.V. (1995), 鈥淢ulti-media Message Distribution in a Constrained Environment鈥, Conference Proceedings, Inet 鈥95 International Conference, Hawaii, USA
Fernando, M.S.D., Wijesoma, W.S., Dias, G.V. (1995), 鈥淎 Strategy for Multi-media Message Routing and Delivery for the Less Privileged鈥, Conference Proceedings, SEARCC 鈥95 International Conference, Colombo, Sri Lanka
Fernando, M.S.D., Wijesoma, W.S., Dias, G.V. (1996), 鈥淓xpansion of Multi-media Message Distribution to Constrained Environments鈥, CSSL Proceedings 1996, 15th National Information Technology Conference, Colombo, Sri Lanka
Fernando, M.S.D., Dias, G.V. (2002), 鈥淟ink Cost Optimization through Link Utilization Maximization鈥, Conference Proceedings, IEE Sri Lanka 9th Annual Conference, Colombo, Sri Lanka
Fernando, M.S.D., Dias, G.V. (2002),鈥淎n Architecture for Advanced Proxying based on User Requests鈥, (2002), Annual Conference, Engineering Research Unit, 成人头条, Sri Lanka
Information systems related publications:
Peiris, P., Fernando, M.S.D. (2006), 鈥淚nformation Systems Governance in Sri Lankan Corporate Sector鈥, Conference Proceedings, 12th ERU (Engineering Research Unit) Conference of 成人头条, Sri Lanka
Perera, G.I.U.S., Fernando, M.S.D. (2007), 鈥淏ridging the gap - Business and information systems: A Roadmap鈥, published in proceedings of 4th ICBM conference, Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka, pp. 334-343
Perera, G.I.U.S., Fernando, M.S.D. (2007), 鈥淓nhanced Agile Software Development 鈥 Hybrid Paradigm with LEAN Practice鈥, Conference Proceedings, ICIIS2007: Second International Conference on Industrial and Information Systems, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
Perera, G.I.U.S., Fernando, M.S.D. (2007), 鈥淎 Hybrid Software Paradigm 鈥 The Extended Agile Process with LEAN Integration鈥, Conference Proceedings, 13th ERU (Engineering Research Unit) Conference of 成人头条, Sri Lanka
Perera, G.I.U.S., Fernando, M.S.D. (2007), 鈥淪wift Decision Making for Agile Software Paradigm 鈥 A Proficient Guide鈥, Conference Proceedings, 13th ERU (Engineering Research Unit) Conference of 成人头条, Sri Lanka
Peiris, P., Fernando, M.S.D. (2007), 鈥淚T Governance in Sri Lankan Corporate Sector鈥, ISACA Conference Proceedings, Conference on Information Systems Audit, Control and Governance, Colombo, Sri Lanka
Nanayakkara, S., Perera, P., Sarveswaran, K., Perera, A., Fernando, M.S.D., (2009), 鈥淐hallenges in Developing Management Information Systems - A Case From Government Sector鈥, Conference Proceedings, e-Asia 2009 International Conference, Colombo, Sri Lanka
Vithana, K., Fernando, M.S.D., Dias, S.A.D., (2009), 鈥淎 Service Platform for Subscription-Based Live Video Streaming鈥, Conference Proceedings, ICIS2009, Fourth IEEE International Conference on Industrial and Automation Systems, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
Medagama, M., Dias, S.A.D., Fernando, M.S.D., (2009), 鈥淭ranscoding based optimum quality video streaming under limited bandwidth鈥, Conference Proceedings, ICIS2009, Fourth IEEE International Conference on Industrial and Automation Systems, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
Perera G.I.U.S., Fernnando, M.S.D., (2009), 鈥淩apid Decision Making for Post Architectural Changes in Agile Development 鈥 A Guide to Reduce Uncertainty鈥, International Journal of Information Technology and Knowledge Management , July-December 2009, Volume 2, No. 2, pp. 249-256
Meharuban, M., Tennakoon, H.B., Fernando, M.S.D., (2011) 鈥淎utomated Management Information System for Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Workshop鈥, National Engineering Conference, 17th ERU Symposium, Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Jayathilake M.T.D.A., Fernando M. S. D., (2013), 鈥淎nalysis of Factors Motivating Sri Lankan Organizations towards Green IT鈥, Scientific Research Journal (SciRJ), Volume I, Issue I, August 2013 Edition, pp 7-13, ISSN: 2201-2796
Jayathilake M.T.D.A., Fernando M. S. D., (2013), 鈥淎nalysis of Green IT Adoption Trends among Green Awarded Organizations in Sri Lanka鈥, International Conference on Environment and Energy 2013, pp 205-218, ISBN: 978-955-4543-19-5
Nanayakkara, S., Perera, P., Fernando, S., (2014), 鈥淯niversal Communication through Web Services for Heterogeneous Systems with Dynamic System Life Cycle鈥, International Journal of Computer Science and Technology, Vol. 5, Issue SPL-1, pp. 48-55, Jan-March 2014, ISSN: 0976-8491 (online), ISSN : 2229-4333 (print)
Thananjeyan, S., Fernando, M.S.D., (2015), 鈥淕reen Information Technology Managerial Capabilities of IT Organizations in Sri Lanka鈥, Scientific Research Journal (SCIRJ), Volume III, Issue X, October 2015 Edition, pp 6-11, ISSN: 2201-2796
Rajapaksha, R.P.M.C., Jayawardena, K.G.T., Fernando, M.S.D., (2015), 鈥淎 knowledge base approach for efficient home floor plan generation applying polygon based representation鈥, 8th International Conference on Ubi-Media Computing (UMEDIA 2015), Colombo, Sri Lanka. ISBN: 9781467382717.
Invited paper submissions and key-note speeches:
Fernando, M.S.D. (2005), 鈥淒igital Forensics - an Introduction鈥, ISACA Conference Proceedings, International Conference on Information Systems Audit, Control and Governance, Colombo, Sri Lanka
- Fernando, M.S.D., Piyadasa, A., (2008), 鈥淧otential for an ICT based Management System for a Public Transport Operator鈥, Invited paper on Road passenger Transport, SAARC Seminar on Public Road Passenger Transport in SAARC Countries, Mt. Lavinia, Sri Lanka