Sasini Wellalage

Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology

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Sasini Wellalage is a rising innovator in precision agriculture and smart farming technologies, with a focus on integrating robotics and automated systems to enhance crop production and sustainability. Her research centers on vertical farming, automated crop monitoring, and intelligent weed control, addressing critical challenges in modern agriculture such as food security and environmental impact. Her most cited work, "Automated Crop Harvesting, Growth Monitoring and Disease Detection System for Vertical Farming Greenhouse" (2021, 11 citations), introduces a comprehensive system that optimizes controlled-environment agriculture through real-time growth tracking and disease identification. More recently, her paper "SPARROW: Smart Precision Agriculture Robot for Ridding of Weeds" (2024, 8 citations) presents a novel spot spraying algorithm that autonomously detects and targets weeds, significantly reducing chemical usage in pest control. This work exemplifies her commitment to precision agriculture, offering scalable solutions for sustainable farming. Wellalage’s contributions are particularly impactful for students and researchers exploring the intersection of robotics, AI, and agriculture, as her systems demonstrate practical pathways to increase efficiency and reduce environmental harm. Her growing citation record reflects the relevance of her work in advancing global food production technologies.