Pasindu Thenahandi
A PhD student at Old Dominion University
About Me
I am a Ph.D. student in the NIRDS Lab, Department of Computer Science at Old Dominion University. With a strong background in Electronic and Telecommunication Engineering and industry experience in machine learning and software development, I bring both analytical depth and practical expertise. Motivated by curiosity and impact, I aim to push the boundaries of how data-driven insights and AI can shape smarter, more human-centered technologies. I am also open to Research and Development opportunities and Summer Internships for 2026, aligned with my focus areas.
Research
A member of the ODU Web Science and Digital Libraries (WS-DL) Research Group and Neuro-Information Retrieval and Data Science Lab (NIRDS Lab).
Research Interests: Eye Tracking, Human-Computer Interaction, Machine Learning, Data Science
News
- August 2025: Award Received! Dominion Scholar, Old Dominion University
- August 2025: Joined Old Dominion University as a Graduate Student
- December 2024: Graduated with First Class Honours (19 Batch) from the Faculty of Engineering, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Bio
Mr. Pasindu Sankalpa is a PhD student in the Web Science and Digital Libraries (WS-DL) Group at Old Dominion University, specializing in eye-tracking, data science, and machine learning. He earned his B.Sc. Engineering (Hons) degree in Electronic and Telecommunication Engineering from the University of Moratuwa, graduating with First-Class Honors. Alongside his academic journey, he gained professional experience in the tech industry as a Software Engineer at Axiata Digital Labs, where he worked on R&D initiatives and large-scale backend systems for digital platforms in the telecommunications sector. His research interests lie at the intersection of eye-tracking, machine learning, and data science, with a strong motivation to transform data into actionable insights and innovative solutions.