Kanishka Wijewardena
Michigan State University
Email:
wijewar2 (at) msu (dot) edu
I am a third-year Ph.D. student at Michigan State University
EDUCATION
Expected May 2026
Michigan State University
East Lansing, Michigan
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
in Computer Science
2021 - 2024
Michigan State University
East Lansing, Michigan
Master of Science (M.S.)
in Computer Science
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GPA: 3.75
2017 - 2021
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
in Computer Engineering
Michigan State University
East Lansing, Michigan
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GPA: 3.92
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Minor in Mathematics; Honors College; Dean’s List
RESEARCH AND TEACHING EXPERIENCE
JAN 2023 - PRESENT
Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Michigan State University
Graduate Assistant
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Advised by Prof. Li Xiao of the exploratory Laboratory for Advanced Network Systems (eLANS) in the Department of Computer Science at Michigan State University.
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Investigating applications of Deep Learning in Next Generation Wireless Communications (6G and Beyond) and Internet of Things (IoT), including Semantic Communication and Non Orthogonal Multiple Access.
Teaching Assistant
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Teaching Assistant for CSE 102: Algorithmic Thinking and Programming, during the Spring and Summer semesters of 2023. Assisted class instructors in the preparation of assignments and examinations, and with other administrative tasks as required. Supervised Undergraduate Learning Assistants (ULAs) during student help room sessions, and assisted students with class assignment-related concerns during help room hours.
MAY 2021 - DEC. 2022
Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Michigan State University
Graduate Research Assistant
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Conducting fingerprint verification, template inversion, spoof detection and data analysis using computer vision and deep learning tools.
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Conducting face biometric template verification and identification using open-source and commercial-off-the-shelf face matchers and analyzing the differences between the matching accuracies of different face matching software and algorithms.
Sep. 2017 – Aug. 2020
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Michigan State University
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Engineering Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (EnSURE): Summers 2019 and 2020
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Assisted with the design of Printed Circuit Board layouts for circuits, based on outlines provided.
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Implemented a sample simulation program in Python to demonstrate a Block Chain inspired RFID based information architecture for a food supply chain.
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Designed a prototype smartphone-based application for remote IoT sensors monitoring
2021- Present
Department of Computer Science and Engineering
Michigan State University
LEADERSHIP AND OUTREACH EXPERIENCE
2021-2022
Ohio Innocence Project,
University of Cincinnati College of Law
Volunteer
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Providing neutral and unbiased technical expertise by conducting face identification, verification and data analysis on photographic and video evidence using open-source and commercial-off-the-shelf face matchers, without being privy to the details of an ongoing case, or prior conviction.
2018 - 2021
​Michigan State University
Residence Education
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As a Resident Assistant (Aug. 2019 – May 2020, Aug. 2020 – May 2021) in Holmes Hall, MSU, organized community events, provided resources to residents, and promoted diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. In addition, conducted duty rounds, handled mandatory reporting responsibilities, enforced policy, and maintained overall wellbeing of students during the academic year, and the COVID-19 pandemic.
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As an Intercultural Aide (Aug. 2018 – May 2019) in Holmes Hall, MSU, collaborated with Resident Assistants (RAs) to conduct outreach, organize events, and maintain the wellbeing of the residential community. Organized and facilitated weekly roundtable discussions that discuss socially, culturally, and politically relevant topics within the MSU community.
Sep. 2017 – May 2021
International Scholars Advisory Board,
​Michigan State University
President (May 2020 - May 2021)
Member (September 2017 - May 2020)
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​Organizing monthly meetings and events intended to foster the academic, social, and personal growth of international students in the Honors College.
May 2018 - May 2019
Member
Tower Guard, Class of 2018 - 2019
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Collaborated with the MSU Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities (RCPD) to assist students with disabilities gain equal access to educational and other opportunities by organizing events, assisting with examinations, acting as a class scribe and performing other miscellaneous duties, as requested by the RCPD.
PUBLICATIONS
- Lagwankar, Ishaan and Kanishka P. Wijewardena. “Causality Diagrams using Hybrid Vector Clocks.” ArXiv abs/2311.07535 (2023)
- X. Zhang, G. Klevering, K. Wijewardena and L. Xiao, "Demo: Integrated On-site Localization and Optical Camera Communication for Drones," 2023 IEEE 24th International Symposium on a World of Wireless, Mobile and Multimedia Networks (WoWMoM), Boston, MA, USA, 2023, pp. 334-336, doi: 10.1109/WoWMoM57956.2023.00055.
- S. A. Grosz, K. P. Wijewardena and A. K. Jain, "ViT Unified: Joint Fingerprint Recognition and Presentation Attack Detection," 2023 IEEE International Joint Conference on Biometrics (IJCB), Ljubljana, Slovenia, 2023.
- K. P. Wijewardena, S. A. Grosz, K. Cao and A. K. Jain, "Fingerprint Template Invertibility: Minutiae vs. Deep Templates," in IEEE Transactions on Information Forensics and Security, vol. 18, pp. 744-757, 2023, doi: 10.1109/TIFS.2022.3229587.
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S. Mondal, K. P. Wijewardena, S. Karuppuswami, N. Kriti, D. Kumar, and P. Chahal, “Blockchain Inspired RFID-Based Information Architecture for Food Supply Chain,” IEEE Internet of Things Journal, vol. 6, no. 3, pp. 5803–5813, 2019.
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S. Mondal et al., "A Wireless Battery-less Seat Sensor for Autonomous Vehicles," 2020 IEEE 70th Electronic Components and Technology Conference (ECTC), Orlando, FL, USA, 2020, pp. 2289-2294, doi: 10.1109/ECTC32862.2020.00357.
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S. Mondal, M. I. Mohd. Ghazali, K. Wijewardena, D. Kumar and P. Chahal, "3D Printed Interposer Layer for High Density Packaging of IoT Devices," 2019 IEEE 69th Electronic Components and Technology Conference (ECTC), Las Vegas, NV, USA, 2019, pp. 1687-1692.
SKILLS
TECHNICAL
Python - OpenCV, Numpy, TensorFlow, PyTorch
C/C++ - Arduino and other microcontroller programming, Object-Oriented Programming
MATLAB - Data analysis and visualization
OTHER
Public Speaking
Crisis Response and Mandatory Reporting
Event Organization
HTML+CSS, LaTeX, DaVinci Resolve