DrNiroshinie Fernando

Dr Fernando is an expert in the areas of Internet of Things (IoT) and Software Engineering, with a research focus that bridges technical innovation and societal impact. Her work spans pervasive and distributed computing, Internet of Things (IoT) systems, and the integration of intelligent technologies into real-world applications.

With over $1.35 million in research funding and more than 3,000 citations to date, Niroshinie has led projects resulting in commercialised outcomes beyond the contribution to academic research.

Research Groups
* Software Engineering and Innovation Centre (SEIC)
* Centre for Internet of Things ECOsystems Research and Experimentation (CITECORE)

Opportunities:
Dr Fernando is open to supervising PhD students and collaborating with academic and industry partners on projects in:

• Distributed and mobile edge computing
• Adaptive and inclusive IoT systems
• Smart environments (homes, cities, industries)
• Human-AI/robot interaction
• Applied AI/ML in embedded and real-time systems
• Technology for social inclusion and accessibility
• Quantum Computing

In the classroom, she has played a leadership role in high-enrolling undergraduate and postgraduate units and is actively involved in curriculum development. She currently serves as the Course Director for the Master of Technology and Innovation Leadership (MTIL) Course.