Assistant Professor
Computer Science

Sampath Jayarathna

3109 ENGR & COMP SCI BLDG
NORFOLK, 23529

Ph.D. in Computer Science, Texas A&M University, (2016)

M.S. in Computer Science, Texas State University - San Marcos, (2010)

B.S. in Computer Science, University of Peradeniya, (2006)

Research Interests

Neuro-Information Retrieval, Data Science, Human-Computer Interaction, Eye Tracking, Digital Library

  • 2024: John R. Broderick Diversity Champion Award 2024, Institutional Equity & Diversity
  • 2023: COS Early Career Distinguished Research Award 2023, College of Science
  • 2023: Provost's Award for Outstanding Undergraduate Research Mentor 2023, Academic Affairs
  • 2022: COS Distinguished Teaching Award - Tenure Track Faculty 2022, College of Science
  • 2021: Â鶹´«Ã½AA New Faculty Award 2021, Â鶹´«Ã½ Alumni Association
  • 2021: College of Science Undergraduate Research Program (COSURP) Award 2021-2022, College of Science
  • 2021: NSF CAREER Award 2021, National Science Foundation
  • 2020: Reign On Faculty Recognition Award 2020, Student Engagement and Enrollment Services
  • 2020: Junior Faculty Research Mentoring Program (JFRMP) Award 2020-2021 , Intramural Funding, Â鶹´«Ã½
  • 2020: Faculty Proposal Preparation Program (FP3) Award 2020-2021, Intramural Funding, Â鶹´«Ã½