PhD Scholar · IIT Hyderabad
Ponnampalam
Pirapuraj
I am a third-year Ph.D. student in the Department of Computer Science & Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IITH), under the supervision of Dr. Jyothi Vedurada. My current research interests include program analysis using large language models and static analysis.
I am a Senior Lecturer at the Dept. of ICT, Faculty of Technology, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka (currently on study leave). I completed my MSc in Computer Science from the Dept. of Computer Science & Engineering, University of Moratuwa, and my B.Sc. (Hons) Specialised in Computer Science from South Eastern University of Sri Lanka.
Program Analysis
LLMs
Static Analysis
Software Engineering
IoT
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02 · Career
Work Experience
Senior Lecturer in ICT
South Eastern University of Sri Lanka — Faculty of Technology
February 2019 — Present (on study leave)
Lecturer in IT & Head of Department of IT
Sri Lanka Institute of Advance Technology Batticaloa ATI
September 2017 — February 2019
Instructor in Computer Science & Engineering
University of Moratuwa — Faculty of Engineering, Sri Lanka
February 2015 — March 2017
Visiting Lecturer — Faculty of Information Technology
University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
October 2015 — April 2016
Temporary Demonstrator in IT
South Eastern University of Sri Lanka
August 2014 — February 2015
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03 · Education
Academic Qualifications
PhD (Pursuing) — Computer Science & Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IITH)
2023 — Present
Research Fellow
Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM)
2022 — 2023
MSc in Computer Science
Dept. of Computer Science & Engineering, University of Moratuwa
2015 — 2017
B.Sc. (Hons) Specialised in Computer Science
South Eastern University of Sri Lanka
2009 — 2014
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04 · Research
Research Interests
Program Analysis
Large Language Models
Static Analysis
Software Engineering
Internet of Things
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05 · Scholarship
Research Publications
Book Chapters
- Kariapper R.K.A.R., Pirapuraj P., Suhail Razeeth M.S., Nafrees A.C.M., Fathima Roshan M. (2021) Adaption of Smart Devices and Virtual Reality (VR) in Secondary Education. Intelligent Learning for Computer Vision. CIS 2020. Lecture Notes on Data Engineering and Communications Technologies, vol 61. Springer, Singapore.
DOI: 10.1007/978-981-33-4582-9_43 ↗ - Mohamed Nafrees, A.C., Pirapuraj, P., Razeeth, M.S.M., Kariapper, R.K.A.R., Nawaz, S.S. (2022). Smart Technologies to Reduce the Spreading of COVID-19: A Survey Study. Proceedings of ICIVC 2021. Springer, Cham.
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-97196-0_21 ↗
Journal Articles
- P.Pirapuraj, A.R. Kariapper, S. Razeeth, A.C.M. Nafrees. "Effectiveness of ATM and Bank Security: Three Factor Authentications With Systematic Review." Journal of Physics: Conference Series, vol. 1712, ICCPET 2020. J. Phys.: Conf. Ser. 1712 012007.
- RKAR. Kariapper, MS. Suhail Razeeth, P.Pirapuraj, ACM. Nafrees, AMF. Roshan. (2020). "Positive Impact of Smart Devices Among Higher Education Students." PalArch's Journal of Archaeology of Egypt / Egyptology, 17(7), 11413–11321.
- Mohammed Satheek Suhail Razeeth et al., P.Pirapuraj. "Influence of Smart Devices and IoT Applications in Tourism: A Survey Analysis." Journal of Information Systems & Information Technology, Faculty of Management and Commerce, SEUSL.
- Pirapuraj P. et al. (2021). "Technology-Enhanced Learning using the Virtual Lab: The Status and Implications for Future Practice." Solid State Technology, 64(2), 5437–5451.
Conference Papers
- P.Pirapuraj, Dr.Indika Perera. "JarBot: Automated Java Libraries Suggestion in JAR Archives Format for a given Software Architecture." 2021 2nd Global Conference for Advancement in Technology (GCAT), Bangalore, India. IEEE.
- P.Pirapuraj et al. "Automated Ventilation System for Maintaining Indoor CO₂ Concentration to Reduce Allergic and Respiratory Diseases." 2021 Asian Conference on Innovation in Technology (ASIANCON), IEEE, pp. 1–8.
- M. D. R. Athas and P. Pirapuraj. "CallTran: Voice Translation for End-to-End Communication over the Internet." 2024 ICETITE, Vellore, India, pp. 1–5.
DOI ↗ - P. Pirapuraj and H. R. Afrath. "Dsn2Code: An automated approach for similarity-based Software Architecture selection for Code reuse." 2024 SCSE, Colombo, Sri Lanka, pp. 1–6.
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Local Conference Publications
- P.Pirapuraj, Dr.Indika Perera. "GITHUB API and WordNet for Code Reuse." 5th Annual Science Research Session 2016, SEUSL.
- P.Pirapuraj, Dr.Indika Perera. "Automated Optimization and Suggestion of Libraries and Patterns for Software Architectures." ERU Symposium, University of Moratuwa, 2016.
- P.Pirapuraj, Dr.HMM.Naleer. "Object Tracking System with Smart Phone using GPS." 3rd Annual Science Research Session 2014, SEUSL.
- P.Pirapuraj et al. "E-Learning At Home Vs Traditional Learning Among Higher Education Students." International Symposium 2019, SEUSL.
- P.Pirapuraj et al. "Perceptions of Students on ICT Subject." Open University Research Session (OURS-2019), Open University of Sri Lanka.
- P.Pirapuraj et al. "Impact of Social Networking Media among Undergraduates in Higher Educational Institution." 4th Annual Research Conference, Trinco 2019, Eastern University of Sri Lanka.
- P.Pirapuraj et al. "Influence of Smart Devices and IoT Applications in Tourism: A Survey Analysis." 8th Annual International Research Conference 2019, SEUSL.
- Uyaam Maalik, P Pirapuraj. "Intelligent Vehicle Diagnostic System for Service Center using OBD-II and IoT." 1st International Conference on Science and Technology 2021, SEUSL. ISBN: 9786245736171.
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06 · Work
Project Profiles
MSc Research Project
Analyzing source code identifiers for code reuse.
WSO2 VirtualHackathon
Real-time event processing system for a smart home in WSO2's 24-hour online challenge.
Intel IoT Competition
Smart home project using Arduino hardware and electronics equipment.
Object Tracking System
Android app broadcasting device location with a web interface for real-time display.
Filling Station Management System
Group project to reduce human error and manage staff details, salary, and maintenance records.
Smart Garbage Collection
Arduino hardware with GPS and an Android app to manage smart bins via shortest path algorithm.
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07 · Recognition
Awards, Fellowships & Roles
- ★FIRST Fellowship — IIT Hyderabad
- ★ISRF Fellowship — 2022
- ★SEUSL Senate Honour for High Impact Journal Research Publication
Other Qualifications
- Successfully completed Staff Development Course at Eastern University of Sri Lanka.
- CISCO Academy Certified InstructorCCNA · IT Essentials · DevNet
- Web Master of SEUSL — 2022
- Treasurer of ICST-2022
- Member of Faculty Research Committee
- Industrial Coordinator for Dept. of ICT
- Member of TASEU Exco Committee
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08 · Contact
Connect With Me
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0000-0003-0056-7683
57195404900
cs23resch16001@iith.ac.in
pirapuraj@seu.ac.lk
ppirapu@gmail.com
+94 760 123 881 / +94 754 310 081
+91 888 540 5871
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