Yasith Samaradivakara
Research Engineer
Hey! I am a Research Engineer at the Augmented Human Lab at NUS, where I build intelligent assistive wearables and digital interfaces that unlock and augment human capabilities. My research sits at the crossroads of Assistive Technology, Human-Computer Interaction, and Artificial Intelligence. I envision a future where technology doesn’t outsmart but amplifies human potential, thoughtfully crafted to meet unique needs and enrich lives . When I’m not geeking out over tech, you’ll find me playing Cricket or chatting about how tech can make life awesome.
A low-cost AR device with localized real-time captions tailored to enhance the educational experience of Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing (DHH) Students.
Contribution - Lead, Ideation, Research, Design and Development
AI Powered Companion for People with Visual Impairments (PVI) to independently access visual information.
Contribution - Research, Design and Development of Software
Mobile app designed to support advanced stammering treatments such as Delayed Auditory Feedback (DAF) and Frequency Altered Feedback (FAF).
Contribution - Lead, Ideation, Research, Design and Development
The project, ICOAE (In Case of an Emergency), involves developing a Wristband and a Mobile app for health monitoring and emergency handling specifically designed for elderly individuals.
Contribution - Lead, Ideation, Research, Design and Development
Conversational Companion for Emotional Regulation
Contribution - Research, Design and Development
Conversational AI agent to foster language speaking skills and self-confidence.
Contribution - Research, Design and Development
First official Sri Lankan mobile e-government initiative to automate college teacher transfer process.
Contribution - Lead, Design and Development
A telemedicine platform enhancing therapist-patient interactions for more effective remote consultations.
Contribution - Design and Development
A sign language-to-voice translator that incorporates emotional context and affective states.
Contribution - Ideation, Research, Design and Development
Comprehensive ERP system integrating finance, HR, SCM, and CRM for seamless end-to-end business management.
Contribution - Design and Development
A cyber threat and risk assessment tool designed to enhance security for companies in Brisbane, Australia.
Contribution - Design and Development
Official website of National Olympiad in Informatics, Sri Lanka
Contribution - Lead, Design and Development
Wearable technology for sensing and influencing gut feelings through real-time monitoring and feedback.
Contribution - Research, Design and Development
A physical tool that visually and interactively represents food, electricity, and waste consumption data.
Contribution - Ideation, Research, Design and Development
Findings of the Association for Computational Linguistics: EMNLP, 2023
Proceedings of the Augmented Humans International Conference, 2024
Proceedings of the 37th Annual ACM Symposium on User Interface Software and Technology, 2024
International Journal of Human Computer Interaction, 2024
University of Colombo - B.Sc (Hons) in Computing
CGPA: 3.97/4.0
Graduated: 2024
Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka
May 2024 - Present
Location: Singapore
Nov 2022 - Jun 2023
Location: Singapore
July 2023
Location: Remote
Oct 2020 - Sep 2021
Location: Remote, Sri Lanka
May 2018 - Aug 2020
Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka
Sep 2022
Location: Bangkok, Thailand
Jun 2023 - Dec 2023
Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka
Microsoft Learn Student Ambassadors (MLSA)
Represented Microsoft on campus, orchestrating educational events and tech seminars, and promoting a culture of innovation and technological proficiency among peers.
GitHub Campus Expert
Led diverse initiatives including workshops, hackathons, and mentorship programs, fostering a dynamic local student community focused on collaborative learning, project development, and creating inclusive tech spaces.
Mentor - National and International ICT Olympiads
Mentored Sri Lankan students in National and International ICT Olympiads.
Executive Board Member
Webmaster of IEEE UCSC, IEEE Sri Lanka, ACM, and Computer Science Society of the University of Colombo.
Speaker, Organizer, Mentor
Conducted over 20 knowledge-sharing speeches, organized hackathons and workshops, and mentored students.
Huawei Seeds for the Future, 2022
Selected as a team leader from Sri Lankan undergraduates for a prestigious program.
NUS Summer Research Internship
Chosen from over 900 applicants for a competitive research internship.
First Undergraduate CHI Paper from Sri Lanka
First Sri Lankan undergraduate to publish a paper as the first author at CHI.
Best University Project of the Year (2022)
Silver award for the best university project at the National ICT Awards, representing all universities in Sri Lanka.
Most Outstanding Student of the School (2018)
Recognized for exceptional performance in cricket and academic achievements at Advanced Level.
National Level School Cricketer
Represented school, district, provincial, and national teams in under-19 cricket.
TadHack 2021 Winners
Won the Telco Open Hackathon and secured the Global 2nd Prize against industry and university teams.
Director's List and Best Performing Student
Awarded for outstanding academic and extracurricular performance.
Hackathons and Competitive Programming
Achieved national rankings in IEEEXtreme, DigitalOcean Hackathon, and other competitions.
Yasith Sam
Research Engineer
Augmented Human Lab | NUS
Email: yasith.sam7@gmail.com