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Dushani Perera is a Research Associate and PhD candidate at Cardiff University, UK, focusing on Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Computer Supported Cooperative Work (CSCW), and Sustainability. Her work explores data physicalization to promote sustainable practices, particularly through the Grasping Data project targeting children's engagement with personal data. She previously served as an Assistant Lecturer at the University of Colombo School of Computing (UCSC), where she received the Best Final-Year Research award in Software Engineering (2019/2020). Her research bridges HCI, design, and social sciences to address real-world challenges like energy consumption and environmental sustainability.
Key projects include Eco-garden, a data sculpture encouraging sustainable household habits, and co-design activities with children to understand their interaction with personal data. Awards include recognition for academic excellence at UCSC and contributions to impactful interdisciplinary research. She has also explored applications of AI in fashion design, wildlife conservation, and urban traffic management, showcasing a diverse technical expertise.
