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FROM MPHIL TO PROMOTION – NEVIL’S INSPIRING STORY

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FROM MPHIL TO PROMOTION – NEVIL’S INSPIRING STORY

I am thrilled to share a moment of pride and achievement as my supervisee, Nevil Wickramathilaka, reaches a significant milestone in his career. After completing his MPhil in Geoinformatics at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia with a perfect CGPA of 4.00, Nevil has not only excelled academically but has also made remarkable contributions to the field.

His dedication over the past two (2) years has been truly inspirational. Nevil has published five (5) journal articles in renowned Scopus/WoS indexed journals, presented his innovative research at four (4) international conferences, received two (2) prestigious awards, and registered three (3) intellectual properties related to his groundbreaking work in traffic noise visualization and noise absorption assessment via spatial interpolation.

Today, I had the honor of writing a recommendation letter for his promotion at John Kotelawala Defence University, which reflects his hard work and potential. His promotion comes with a well-deserved salary increase of around 150%.

“Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice, and most of all, love of what you are doing or learning to do.” — Pele

#AcademicExcellence #Geoinformatics #CareerAchievement #UniversityLife #ScholarSuccess

EXCITING INVITATION FROM THE NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE (NUS)

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EXCITING INVITATION FROM THE NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE (NUS)

Delighted to announce an exhilarating opportunity from the National University of Singapore (NUS)! The NUS Urban Analytics Lab has graciously invited me to explore collaboration avenues in geospatial and urban data science within Southeast Asia.

Being recognized as a research leader in these domains is truly humbling, and I am eager to contribute to this joint venture. Together, our combined expertise and varied perspectives hold the potential to drive meaningful change in our communities and propel urban data science forward.

Excited about the prospect of partnering with NUS and esteemed institutions across Southeast Asia, let’s embark on this collaborative journey and ignite innovation!

#NUS #UrbanAnalytics #DataScience #Collaboration #SoutheastAsia #Innovation

THE TOP 10% MOST DOWNLOADED PAPERS!

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THE TOP 10% MOST DOWNLOADED PAPERS!

Our paper, “Individual mobility pattern in Malaysia during COVID-19 Recovery Movement Control Order partial lockdown,” published in Geo: Geography and Environment on behalf of Royal Geographical Society, has been recognized as one of the top 10% most widely read papers!

I’m truly grateful for this acknowledgment of our work within the community. Thank you to everyone who has supported and engaged with our research.

Paper link: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/geo2.113

#TopDownloadedArticle #Research #AcademicAchievement #GeoGeographyandEnvironment

EXCELLENCE IN ACTION – NEVIL SHINES WITH A COMMENDABLE GRADE IN HIS VIVA VOCE!

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EXCELLENCE IN ACTION – NEVIL SHINES WITH A COMMENDABLE GRADE IN HIS VIVA VOCE!

Thrilled to share the incredible achievement of my MPhil student from Sri Lanka, Nevil! He absolutely shone in his viva voce, securing a commendable grade with just one month of corrections.

In a concise one-hour session, including Q&A, he showcased his expertise impressively.

Nevil successfully completed his MPhil research under my supervision in just 1.5 years. His accomplishments include publishing three (3) journals (Q1 and Q3), presenting at four (4) Scopus international conferences, securing three (3) intellectual properties, and having three (3) additional journals under review. In the beginning, Nevil thought achieving all this was impossible, but I continually assured him that it was possible.

Now, he’s rightfully recommended for a merit by the examiners for his study! Huge congratulations, Nevil!

#MPhilSuccess #VivaExcellence #Congratulations #MeritRecommended #ThisIsMyWay

DURIAN CHEAT DAY

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DURIAN CHEAT DAY

Treat my hardworking research lab postgraduate students and postdoctoral staff to a taste of the king of fruits, the Durian, today!

To my colleagues who do not know what is Durian, it is a tropical fruit known for its distinctive odor, often described as strong and pungent, which some people find unpleasant. However, its custard-like flesh is highly prized for its rich, creamy texture and unique flavor. It’s often referred to as the “king of fruits” due to its revered status in many Southeast Asian countries. Give it a try!

Taking time to acknowledge the team’s dedication and efforts in pushing the boundaries of our research is crucial. Excited for a productive session and indulging in delicious durians together!

#TeamAppreciation #DurianTasting #ResearchExcellence

BREAKING DOWN THE VIBES OF 3D NOISE INTERPOLATION VIA 3D CITY MODELLING

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BREAKING DOWN THE VIBES OF 3D NOISE INTERPOLATION VIA 3D CITY MODELLING

Exciting News Alert! Just dropped my latest research on 3D Kriging magic for tackling urban noise chaos! Unraveling the secrets of traffic noise visualization – because who doesn’t want a quieter, cooler cityscape?

Dive into the 3D noise symphony! IDW and TIN step aside – it’s all about 3D Kriging now, paving the way for precision in noise level predictions.

Curious about the backstage dance of variograms? Swipe through my publication for the ultimate guide to picking the right beat for accurate 3D Kriging interpolation!

Let’s turn down the noise and turn up the innovation!

Your support means the world! 

Link:https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1755-1315/1274/1/012001

#NewPublication #UrbanPlanning #SpatialTech #StayCurious

3D CITY MODELING IN NOISE AND AIR POLLUTION ASSESSMENT

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3D CITY MODELING IN NOISE AND AIR POLLUTION ASSESSMENT

Excited to share my latest publication in the Journal of Pollution! Our research introduces voxel-based modeling techniques, revolutionizing environmental monitoring.

Explore how our study leverages 3D city modeling to enhance accuracy in noise and air pollution assessments. From innovative voxelization to tailored Levels of Detail (LoD), we’re reshaping the future of environmental research.

Join us on this journey of advancing precision, efficiency, and the overall impact on human health and well-being.

Feel free to read and share the research findings: https://jpoll.ut.ac.ir/article_94546.html

#EnvironmentalMonitoring #3DCityModeling #ResearchPublication #Innovation #NoisePollution #AirQuality #HealthAndWellBeing

GLOBAL COLLABORATION IN RESEARCH – WELCOMING ANOTHER POSTDOC FROM KING FAHD UNIVERSITY TO OUR SCIENTIFIC JOURNEY

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GLOBAL COLLABORATION IN RESEARCH – WELCOMING ANOTHER POSTDOC FROM KING FAHD UNIVERSITY TO OUR SCIENTIFIC JOURNEY

Excited to share that my second postdoctoral staff application has been approved! Thrilled to be supervising exceptional talent from King Fahd University in Saudi Arabia, but he is originally from Cairo, Egypt. Looking forward to impactful collaboration and research advancements. 

#Postdoc #ResearchExcellence #utm 

SOUNDSCAPES UNVEILED: ADVANCEMENTS IN 3D CITY MODELLING FOR 3D TRAFFIC NOISE VISUALIZATION 

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SOUNDSCAPES UNVEILED: ADVANCEMENTS IN 3D CITY MODELLING FOR 3D TRAFFIC NOISE VISUALIZATION 

Excited to share our latest publication in the Geomatics and Environmental Engineering journal: “Calculation of Road Traffic Noise, Development of Data, and Spatial Interpolations for Traffic Noise Visualization in Three-dimensional Space.”

Our study delves into the essentials of 3D traffic noise visualization, emphasizing the critical role of noise observation points (NOPs) and advancements in spatial interpolations. Explore how TIN noise contours prove optimal for visualizing traffic noise levels, and how advanced kriging, such as empirical Bayesian kriging (EBK), provides a significant leap in 3D noise interpolation accuracy. 

Check out the full paper for insights into refining noise visualization techniques! #TrafficNoise #SpatialInterpolations #Geomatics #EnvironmentalEngineering #ResearchInsights 

Link to the full paper: https://www.gaee.agh.edu.pl/gaee/article/view/523/150

BOUNDLESS COMMITMENT: A STUDENT’S DRIVE IN SPATIAL ALGORITHM AND APPLICATIONS

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BOUNDLESS COMMITMENT: A STUDENT’S DRIVE IN SPATIAL ALGORITHM AND APPLICATIONS

Thrilled to share a heartening experience with my international exchange student at UTM! She specifically chose my Spatial Algorithm and Applications course, and during the test, I was amazed to see her dedication. Not only did she buy my digital book, but she also went the extra mile—printing, binding a physical copy, and even translating it into Chinese. Truly inspired by her commitment to learning! 

#Education #Dedication #SpatialAlgorithms #UTMExperience