Researcher · Computer Vision Engineer

Bimsara Sandaruwan Kahandawala

I'm a researcher and engineer specialising in computer vision, deep learning, machine learning, and image processing. I work across biomedical engineering, optical imaging, robotics, and mechatronics — from peer-reviewed research to systems running in production.

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Bimsara Sandaruwan Kahandawala
Colombo, Sri Lanka · Research × Industry
5
Journal papers
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Co-first author
4
Q1 journals
MSc
AI by research
Publications

Journal Publications

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01 Co-first † Q1 Results in Engineering · Elsevier · 2026

Vision-incorporated Multichannel Feature Fusion Template Matching (MUFF-TM) and real-time sub-pixel localization for 2D textile surfaces

Bimsara Sandaruwan Kahandawala †, Rizma Nalmi †, B. A. K. Sodige, K. Subasinghage, B. N. Silva, R. E. Wijesinghe, S. T. Woo

02 Co-first † Q2 Emergent Materials · Springer Nature · 2026

OcupHI: knowledge-driven colorimetric interpretation framework for high-precision real-time ocular pH diagnostics

Bimsara Sandaruwan Kahandawala †, H. H. P. B. Sandaruwan, P. Liyanage, R. S. Dassanayake, U. Wijenayake, R. E. Wijesinghe, B. N. Silva, D. C. Manatunga

03 Co-first † Q1 Env. Science: Processes & Impacts · RSC · 2026

Brewing plastics: OCT reveals microplastic release from nylon tea bags in simulated brewed tea infusions

P. M. Jayasekara †, P. Abhishek †, Bimsara Sandaruwan Kahandawala †, N. Damith, M. Weerasinghe, N. S. Kahatapitiya, B. N. Silva, S. Karunaratne, R. E. Wijesinghe, U. Wijenayake, A. U. Rajapaksha, M. Vithanage

04 Co-first † Q1 Optik · Elsevier · 2026

High-resolution optical imaging for sustainable fish freshness and safety assessment

M. Nerandi Madhubhashini †, Bimsara Sandaruwan Kahandawala †, H. H. P. B. Sandaruwan, B. N. Silva, U. Wijenayake, R. E. Wijesinghe

05 Q1 · IF ≈ 13.6 Journal of Hazardous Materials · Elsevier · 2025

Environmental forensics of the X-Press Pearl disaster: internal micro-structural transformations in marine microplastics

P. M. Jayasekara †, P. Abhishek †, N. S. Kahatapitiya, M. Weerasinghe, Bimsara Sandaruwan Kahandawala, B. N. Silva, U. Wijenayake, A. U. Rajapaksha, R. E. Wijesinghe, M. Vithanage

Education

Academic Background

MSc in Artificial Intelligence (by Research)

Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology

AI-driven automation and applied machine learning. Active researcher, Faculty of Computing. Expected 2028.

BEngTech (Hons) in Mechatronics

University of Sri Jayewardenepura

First Class Honours · GPA 3.74 / 4.0 · Graduated 2024.

Industry

Industry Experience

I also work as a machine learning engineer, building computer vision systems for live apparel production at MAS and partner companies in Sri Lanka, Germany, and Thailand.

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Machine Learning Engineer
EVOQ Systems · Hybrid

Logo-verification & seam-inspection systems deployed in production at MAS.

Computer Vision Engineer
Thullex · Berlin · Remote

Led a vision-based garment-inspection system deployed on a production line in Thailand.

Content Creation

Two YouTube channels

I run two YouTube channels sharing tutorials on electronics, robotics, AI, and DIY engineering projects.

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Tutorials

Video Tutorials

Practical, project-based video tutorials on Arduino, electronics, and programming — made mainly in Sinhala for students and makers.

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