Sachith Dassanayaka

Sachith Dassanayaka serves as Assistant Professor of Data Science within the Department of Mathematics at Wittenberg University, teaching statistics and data science courses to both majors and non-majors from his office in BDK Science Center 329P. Contact details include phone (937) 327-7456 and email dassanayakas@wittenberg.edu.

His academic credentials feature a Ph.D. in Mathematics (Statistics concentration) from Texas Tech University (2022), an M.S. from the same institution (2019), and a B.S. in Computer Science from the University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka (2015).

Dr. Dassanayaka's research specializes in detecting disinformation campaigns through machine learning and NLP applications, with additional focus on data visualization, machine intelligence, and network security. His doctoral work developed AI algorithms for activity pattern detection in information operation networks, establishing the foundation for current investigations into social media manipulation tactics.

Analysis of his 2016-2025 publications reveals a consistent trajectory in cybersecurity and social media forensics, particularly in fraudulent review detection, troll network mapping, and audio-based covert data transmission. These works demonstrate interdisciplinary integration of artificial intelligence, network science, and information security to address modern digital deception challenges.

While actively engaged in teaching and student advising, specific details regarding research grants, formal student supervisees, or laboratory affiliations remain undisclosed in publicly available materials.