Kavindu Ravishan
Project Researcher
I am driven by curiosity and a need to make sense of complex things — whether it is climate data, AI systems or how humans and machines can think together. My work lives at the edge where research meets real impact.
Academic Profile
I explore how AI and emerging technologies can work alongside human insight to address complex societal challenges.
Q & A bot
Design and implement a Q&A bot that leverages a vector-based retrieval system for efficient and context-aware querying over climate change data and policies.
AI Review Mobile App
Development of AI systems that can convert voice rambling into publishable online review. It includes AI Improver, AI Agent, and AI Bot.
Humanoid Social Robot
Help the team to develop a softwere for huminoid robot. Collected data about how human interact with humanoid robot.
Education & Credentials
MSc in Computer Science and Engineering
University of Oulu
Thesis: Augmenting Speech-based Mobile Reviews with Artificial Intelligence
BSc in Telecommunication
Riga Technical University
Thesis: Evaluation and Analysis FBG Characteristic Parameters for Sensor Solutions
Publications
Explore my latest academic research and contributions to the scientific community.
From Voice to Value: Leveraging AI to Enhance Spoken Online Reviews on the Go
Kavindu Ravishan, Dániel Szabó, Niels van Berkel, Aku Visuri, Chi-Lan Yang, Koji Yatani, and Simo Hosio
In Proceedings of the International Conference on Mobile and Ubiquitous Multimedia (MUM '24). 351–364.
Mobile online reviews play a crucial role in the digital marketplace, influencing consumer decisions and business success. However, textual input on mobile devices can be cumbersome, especially while on the go. This paper explores a novel approach to mobile review creation that leverages voice input and artificial intelligence to enhance the review creation process.
Hobby Projects
I explore creative and technical pursuits that fuel my curiosity and provide new perspectives.
Connect With Me
Interested in collaborations or just want to discuss research? I am always open to connecting with fellow researchers and innovators.
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Research Office
Center for Ubiquitous Computing
Erkki Koiso-Kanttilan katu 3
Oulu, 90100