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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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Sequence-to-short Sequence Learning with Attention Based Autoencoders for Non-Intrusive Load Monitoring
Published in , 2022
This write up presents a novel attention based auto-encoder model for non-intrusive load monitoring.
Recommended citation: Wijewardena, M., Pathiranage, S., Nanyakkara, T., Rajapakshe, I. (2022). Sequence-to-short Sequence Learning with Attention Based Autoencoders for Non-Intrusive Load Monitoring.
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Sub-Gaussian Random Variables, Tail Probability Bounds With Random Number of Samples
Published in , 2023
This write up focusses on establishing tail proabability bounds on avergaes of a random number of sub_Gaussian random variables.
Recommended citation: Wijewardena, M., (2023). Sub-Gaussian Random Variables, Tail Probability Bounds With Random Number of Samples.
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Point-wise and Uniform Convergence of Fourier Series
Published in , 2023
This write up focusses on the problem of uniform and point-wise convergence of Foureir series. This was done as a part of the course project of the course MATH425b-Fundamental concepts of Analysis
Recommended citation: Wijewardena, M., (2023). Point-wise and Uniform Convergence of Fourier Series.
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A Two-Player Resource-Sharing Game with Asymmetric Information
Published in MDPI Games, 2023
This paper 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. Games, 14(5), 61.
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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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Multi-Player Resource-Sharing Games with Fair Reward Allocation
Published in arXiv preprint, 2024
This paper develops online algorithms for a multi-player resource-sharing game with bandit feedback.
Recommended citation: Wijewardena, M., & Neely, M. (2024). Multi-Player Resource-Sharing Games with Fair Reward Allocation. arXiv preprint arXiv:2402.05300.
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Asymptotic Behaviour of the Connection Probability of Cell Partitioned Networks
Published in , 2024
This write up focusses on establshing the asymptotic connectiveity probability of cell partitioned networks as a function of the user density. This was done as a part of the course project of the course EE550-Data networks
Recommended citation: Tarzjani, F.D., Wijewardena, M., (2024). Asymptotic Behaviour of the Connection Probability of Cell Partitioned Networks.
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Automatic Link Selection in Multi-Channel Multiple Access with Link Failures
Published in arXiv preprint, 2025
This paper focuses on the problem of automatic link selection in multi-channel multiple access control using bandit feedback.
Recommended citation: Wijewardena, M., & Neely, M. J. (2025). Automatic Link Selection in Multi-Channel Multiple Access with Link Failures. arXiv preprint arXiv:2501.14971.
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Physical Layer Security for Intelligent Reflecting Surface Assisted Two-Way Communications
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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
- EN2073 - Analog and Digital Communications: Teaching assistant for instructor Dr. Tharaka Samarasinghe (Fall’ 21)
- EN2040 - Random Signals and Processes: Teaching assistant for instructor Dr. Tharaka Samarasinghe (Spring’ 22)
- EN2053 - Communication Systems and Networks: Teaching assistant for instructors Prof. Ruwan Udayanga and Eng. Kithsiri Samarasinghe (Spring’ 22).
- EN2022 - Digital Electronics: Conducting Laboratory Sessions for Computer Organization Section (Fall’ 21)
- EN2090 - Laboratory Practice - II: Conducting Laboratory Sessions (Spring’ 22)
- 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
- EE512 - Stochastic Processes for Financial Engineering: Teaching assistant for instructor Prof. George Papavassilopoulos (Fall ‘23, ‘24, Spring ‘24, ‘25)