Mevan Wijewardena

Mevan Wijewardena

Adaptive networks, stochastic control, online learning, and games.

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publications

MAGHair: A wearable system to create unique tactile feedback by stimulating only the body hair

Published in 22nd International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction with Mobile Devices and Services, 2020

This paper is about a novel wearable technique that provides subtle haptic sensation by stimulating the body hair without touching the skin.

Recommended citation: Boldu, R., Wijewardena, M., Zhang, H., & Nanayakkara, S. (2020, October). MAGHair: A wearable system to create unique tactile feedback by stimulating only the body hair. In 22nd International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction with Mobile Devices and Services (pp. 1-10).
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Physical layer security for intelligent reflecting surface assisted two–way communications

Published in IEEE communications letters, 2021

This paper investigates the exploitation of an intelligent reflecting surface (IRS) to communicate securely in a two-way network consisting of an untrusted user.

Recommended citation: M. Wijewardena, T. Samarasinghe, K. T. Hemachandra, S. Atapattu and J. S. Evans, "Physical Layer Security for Intelligent Reflecting Surface Assisted Two–Way Communications," in IEEE Communications Letters, vol. 25, no. 7, pp. 2156-2160, July 2021, doi: 10.1109/LCOMM.2021.3068102.
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A Two-Player Resource-Sharing Game with Asymmetric Information

Published in arXiv preprint, 2023

This report explores a two-player resource sharing game, where the players have asymmetric information regarding the rewards brought by the resources..

Recommended citation: Wijewardena, M., & Neely, M. J. (2023). A Two-Player Resource-Sharing Game with Asymmetric Information. arXiv preprint arXiv:2306.08791.
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Adaptive Algorithms for Automatic Link Selection in Multiple Access with Link Failures

Published in 23rd International Symposium on Modeling and Optimization in Mobile, Ad hoc, and Wireless Networks., 2025

This paper is about developing adaptive algorithms for utility maximization with bandit feedback. The paper also looks at models with matching constraints.

Recommended citation: Wijewardena M. & Neely, M.J. (2025, May). Adaptive Algorithms for Automatic Link Selection in Multiple Access with Link Failures. In 23rd International Symposium on Modeling and Optimization in Mobile, Ad hoc, and Wireless Networks
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Online Multi-player Resource-Sharing Games with Bandit Feedback

Published in Dynamic Games and Applications, 2025

This paper explores a multi-player resource sharing game with a fair-reward allocation model and extends it to an online scenario.

Recommended citation: Wijewardena, M., & Neely, M. J. (2025). Online Multi-player Resource-Sharing Games with Bandit Feedback. Dynamic Games and Applications.
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teaching

University of Moratuwa,Sri Lanka, June. 2021 - July 2022

Lecturer on Contract, University of Moratuwa, Department of Electronic and Telecommunication Engineering

  1. EN2073 - Analog and Digital Communications: Teaching assistant for instructor Dr. Tharaka Samarasinghe (Fall’ 21)
  2. EN2040 - Random Signals and Processes: Teaching assistant for instructor Dr. Tharaka Samarasinghe (Spring’ 22)
  3. EN2053 - Communication Systems and Networks: Teaching assistant for instructors Prof. Ruwan Udayanga and Eng. Kithsiri Samarasinghe (Spring’ 22).
  4. EN2022 - Digital Electronics: Conducting Laboratory Sessions for Computer Organization Section (Fall’ 21)
  5. EN2090 - Laboratory Practice - II: Conducting Laboratory Sessions (Spring’ 22)
  6. EN2090 - Laboratory Practice - I: Designing and Conducting Laboratory Sessions for Telecommunications (Fall’ 21)

University of Southern California, USA, Aug. 2023 - Present

Teaching assistant, University of Southern California, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

  1. EE 512 - Stochastic Processes for Financial Engineering: Teaching assistant for instructor Prof. George Papavassilopoulos (Fall ‘23, ‘24, ‘25, Spring ‘24, ‘25, ‘26)
  2. EE 518 - Mathematics and Tools for Financial Engineering: Teaching assistant for instructor Prof. George Papavassilopoulos (Fall ‘25, ‘26)
  3. EE EES- Applied Linear Algebra for Engineering: Course Producer for instructor Prof. Antonio Ortega (Summer ’24)
  4. EE 450 - Introduction to Computer Networks: Teaching assistant for instructor Prof. Shahin Nazarian (Summer’ 25)
  5. EE538 - Computing Principles for Electrical Engineers: Teaching assistant for instructor Prof. Arash Saifhashemi (Summer ‘25)