Mahesha Samaratunga

Dr. Mahesha Samaratunga is a Senior Lecturer in Information Technology Management and Director of Student Wellbeing & Student Experience at Queen Mary University of London's School of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science. His roles involve academic leadership, teaching, and student welfare initiatives.

Teaching Expertise:

• Postgraduate and undergraduate modules on Business Information Systems, emphasizing risk quantification (Bayesian methods), software metrics, and decision support tools.
• Work-based modules including Business Modelling (statistical analysis, optimization, and simulation), End Point Assessment (for apprenticeships), and Professional and Research Practice.
• Specialized postgraduate courses on Ethics, Regulation, and Law in Advanced Digital Information Processing, focusing on AI ethics and legal compliance frameworks.
• Software Development and Quality, covering lifecycle management, industry standards, and project risk management.

Research & Interests: His work integrates technical, ethical, and human factors in IT systems. Key areas include risk management in software development, ethical AI frameworks, and quantitative decision-making models in IT management.

Administration: As Director of Student Wellbeing, he oversees initiatives to enhance student experience and support within the School.