PhD student, Queensland University of Technology, Australia
Researcher specializing in drone-based remote sensing solutions for environmental and surveillance needs, focusing on precision agriculture and biosecurity. Expertise includes UAV remote sensing, artificial intelligence, and multispectral/hyperspectral image processing. Currently pursuing a PhD in Precision Agriculture at Queensland University of Technology.
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🎓 Education
PhD: Precision Agriculture, Queensland University of Technology (2021 – Present). MSc: Agricultural Engineering, Eastern University, Sri Lanka (2016 – 2018). BSc: Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering, Eastern University, Sri Lanka (2010 – 2015). BIT: Software Engineering, University of Colombo School of Computing, Sri Lanka (2011 – 2015)
🔍 Experience
Research Assistant at Charles Sturt University and Sunshine Coast Council on projects integrating AI and drone technology for environmental monitoring and invasive species detection.
🏆 Awards
QUT/Accelerate Higher Education Development Expansion and Development (AHEAD) World Bank Project Scholarship. Vice Chancellor’s Award for Early Career Researcher, Faculty of Technology, 2022.
🌍 Research Interests
Precision Agriculture, UAV-based Remote Sensing, Multispectral Image Processing, AI, Biosystems Engineering, Environmental Management.
📚 Publications
Co-authored numerous peer-reviewed articles in Q1 and non-Q1 ranking journals on topics related to UAV-based remote sensing and AI applications in agriculture and environmental management.
A review of UAV platforms, sensors, and applications for monitoring of sugarcane crops
Predicting canopy chlorophyll content in sugarcane crops using machine learning algorithms and spectral vegetation indices derived from UAV multispectral imageryDetection of white leaf disease in sugarcane using machine learning techniques over UAV multispectral images
Detection of White Leaf Disease in Sugarcane Crops Using UAV-Derived RGB Imagery with Existing Deep Learning Models
N Amarasingam, F Gonzalez, ASA Salgadoe, J Sandino, K Powell
E-agricultural concepts for improving productivity: A review