I am a Research Fellow at HumanAISE lab in the Faculty of Information Technology at Monash University. My research explores the human and socio-technical dimensions of Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Health and Empathy, with a particular focus on how people, teams, and intelligent technologies interact to shape software development and healthcare outcomes. My work aims to improve the design, adoption, and impact of emerging technologies in complex socio-technical environments.

Drawing on qualitative and mixed-methods approaches, I investigate collaboration, empathy, decision-making, and human-AI interaction at the intersection of software engineering, digital health, psychology, and emerging technologies. My research has been published in leading venues including IEEE Transactions on Software Engineering (TSE), ACM Transactions on Software Engineering and Methodology (TOSEM), the International Conference on Software Engineering (ICSE), IEEE Software, Information and Software Technology (IST), and the Journal of Systems and Software (JSS).

My current research focuses on agentic AI, human-AI collaboration, digital health, and the future of software teams, examining how AI technologies reshape work practices, collaboration, and organisational outcomes. I develop evidence-based approaches to support the responsible design and deployment of technologies that align with human and organisational needs. My broader interests include Human-Centric Software Engineering, Empirical Software Engineering, AI for Software Engineering (AI4SE), Software Engineering for AI (SE4AI), Diversity and Inclusion, and socio-technical systems.

During my PhD, I have gained teaching experience as a Teaching Associate in the Faculty of IT, conducting on-campus tutorials and assessing student activities for both undergraduate and postgraduate cohorts. I have also worked as a research assistant at Monash University and the University of Melbourne.

Prior to academia, I worked as a software practitioner, bringing industry experience and practical perspectives into my research. I collaborated with diverse stakeholders across multiple countries and contributed to the development of various software products. My role involved ensuring that software solutions met quality standards through comprehensive testing, process optimisation, and effective communication with cross-functional teams. This experience enhanced my technical expertise, attention to detail, and ability to deliver reliable, high-quality software that meets both user needs and business requirements.

I graduated with a First Class Bachelor of Science (Hons.) degree in Information Systems from the University of Colombo School of Computing, Sri Lanka. I was recognised as the Gold Medallist for the Best Undergraduate Research Project (jointly) and received the Silver Award at the prestigious National Best Quality Software Awards (NBQSA) for the same project, which led to representing Sri Lanka at the Asia Pacific ICT Alliance Awards (APICTA) in 2018.

Beyond research and teaching, I am passionate about sharing my experiences and engaging in diverse volunteering activities and organising committees. I was an active member of Toastmasters International, Panadura Toastmasters Club, Division A, District 82 from 2014 to 2021, where I held several executive committee positions, including Club President, Vice President of Education, Secretary, Immediate Past President at the club level, as well as Area Director at the district level. My leadership roles contributed to the club achieving prestigious awards, and I provided guidance and support to clubs within my area. I have also volunteered at several academic conferences, including the International Conference on Software Engineering (ICSE) and other community initiatives.