Profile
Kapila Ponnamperuma
My CV
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Education:
University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, Keele University, UK
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Qualifications:
BSc in IT and Mangement, PhD in Computer Science
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Work History:
Software Engineeer, Lecturer
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Current Job:
Research Fellow
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In my current work, I program computers to write stories about lives of red kites using GPS locations sent by satellite tags attached to their wings. For example; the sentence “On Thursday morning Wyvis was spotted in heather near Loch Ness perhaps searching for voles.” was created using GPS location, date, time, terrain features, and knowledge about red kite behaviour. BTW Wyvis is the name given to one of the red kites.
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My Typical Day:
It is diverse.
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I write Java programs, talk to colleagues about research, help students in tutorials and practical sessions.
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What I'd do with the prize money:
I would build a mock red kite with sensor devices to demonstrate the technology to school children.
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My Interview
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How would you describe yourself in 3 words?
Positive, curious, helpful
Were you ever in trouble at school?
sometimes
Who is your favourite singer or band?
Amaradeva. Have you heard of him? He is a Sri Lankan Singer.
What's your favourite food?
Spicy curry.
If you had 3 wishes for yourself what would they be? - be honest!
A grant to continue my research, make Scotland bit more sunny, stay healthy
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