Project Publications

Journal/Conference Papers

  • Retscher G., J. Gabela, V. Gikas (2025): Lessons Learned from the LBS2ITS Project – An Interdisciplinary Approach for Curricula Development in Geomatics Education. Geomatics 2025, 5(1), DOI: 10.3390/geomatics5010002, 26 pgs. https://www.mdpi.com/2673-7418/5/1/2
  • Sawandi H., Jayasinghe A., Retscher, G., (2024): Real-Time Tracking Data and Machine Learning Approaches for Mapping Pedestrian Walking Behavior: A Case Study at the University of Moratuwa, Sensors 2024, 24(12), 3822; https://doi.org/10.3390/s2412382
  • Gabela J., G. Retscher (2023): Interdisciplinary Approach to Curricula Development in Geomatics Education: Erasmus+ LBS2ITS Project. ISPRS Annals of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences, X-5/W1-2023, International Conference on Geomatics Education – Challenges and Prospects (ICGE22), May 10-12, 2023, Hong Kong SAR, China, DOI: 10.5194/isprs-annals-X-5-W1-2023-19-2023, pp. 19-26.
  • Maduranga M.W.P., L.P. Kalansooriya, J. Gabela, G. Retscher (2023): Machine Learning-Based Indoor Localization System to Support 5G Location-Based Services (LBS) , 7th SLAAI – International Conference on Artificial Intelligence (SLAAI-ICAI-2023), November, 2023, Sri Lanka
  • Gerike R., J. Gabela, F. Heidegger, G. Retscher, G. Gartner, A. Binn, V. Gikas, I. Spyropuulou, R. Ratnayake, A. Buddhika Jayasinghe, L. Perera, P. Kalassooriya, RMM Pradeep, C. Hewawasam, T. Dammalage, V. Abeyratne, R. Jenan (2022): Education of Location-based Services for Intelligent Transport Services as the Basis for Interdisciplinary Innovation in Transportation. in: Papers presented at the POSNAV 2022 ‘Positioning and Navigation for Intelligent Transport Systems’, DGON, November 3-4, Berlin, Germany, 10 pgs.
  • Gabela Majic, J., Retscher, G., Gartner, G., Binn, A., Gikas, V., Spyropoulou, I., Gerike, R., Ratnayake, R., Jayasinghe, A., Perera, L., Kalansooriya, P., Pradeep, R., Hewawasam, C., Dammalage, T., & Abeyratne, V. (2022). Overview of the PBL in Geodesy, Geoinformatics and Transport Engineering Education. In Proceedings of FIG Congress 2022 Volunteering for the future – Geospatial excellence for a better living. XXVII FIG Congress, Warsaw, Poland. Link
  • Retscher G., V. Gikas, R. Gerike (2021): Curricula Enrichment for Sri Lankan Universities Delivered Through the Application of Location-based Services to Intelligent Transport Systems. in: Papers presented at the FIG e-Working Week 2021, June 20-24, 2021, 16 pgs. (paper 10865). Link
  • Ranasinghe P., T. Dammalage, G. Retscher (2019): A Low-cost Public Transport Tracking and Information System for Commuters in Sri Lanka. in: Gartner G., H. Huang (eds.): Adjunct Proceedings of the 15th International Conference on Location-Based Services (LBS 2019), November 11-13, 2019, Vienna, Austria, pp. 207-211. DOI:  https://doi.org/10.34726/lbs2019.25 

Activity Reports

  • Report on the Stakeholder Survey Results, LBS2ITS, Curriculum Enrichment delivered through the Application of Location-based Services to Intelligent Transportation Systems (Link)
  • Curriculum Development Report (Link)

Teaching and Learning Materials

University of Moratuwa

Teaching  & Learning Step-by-step Guide

This book was produced with the invaluable support of the Erasmus+ Capacity Building in Higher Education (CBHE) project ‘Curricula Enrichment for Sri Lankan Universities delivered through the application of Location-Based Services to Intelligent Transport Systems’ (LBS2ITS https://lbs2its.net/)

  • Project Number: 618657-EPP-1-2020-1-AT-EPPKA2-CBHE-JP
  • Programme: Erasmus+
  • Key Action: Cooperation for innovation and the exchange of good practices
  • Action Type: Capacity Building in Higher Education
  • Co-funding: Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union
    • Edition: First Edition – May 2025
  • Publisher: University of Moratuwa
  • Disclaimer: These publications are designed to provide accurate and authoritative information in regard to the subject matter covered. The contents and views in this publication do not necessarily reflect the views of the publisher.

Artificial Intelligence Applications for Spatial Analysis and Planning (Link)

Jayasinghe, A., Madusanka, S., & Sawandi, H. (2025). 

ISBN: 978-955-9027-88-1

Development Guide Planning (Link)

Jayasinghe, A., Wanigasinghe, N., & Madusanka, S. (2025). Teaching & learning step-by-step guide—Development guide plan (1st ed.). University of Moratuwa.

ISBN: 978-955-9027-89-8

Environmental Problem Mapping (Link)

Abenayake, C., Sawandi, H., & Madusanka, S. (2025). Teaching & learning step-by-step guide—Environmental problem mapping (1st ed.). University of Moratuwa.

ISBN: 978-955-9027-90-4

Introduction to Data Visualization with R (Link)

Jayasinghe, A., Sanjaya, N., Hasan, F., & Madusanka, S. (2025). Teaching & learning step-by-step

guide—Introduction to data visualization with R (1st ed.). University of Moratuwa.

ISBN: 978-624-6745-00-4

Identifying Urban Boundaries and Urban Hierarchies Using Nighttime Light Imagery (Link)

Jayasinghe, A., Seneviratne, R., & Madusanka, S. (2025). Teaching & learning step-by-step

guide: Identify urban boundaries and urban hierarchy based on nighttime light images (1st ed.).University of Moratuwa

ISBN: 978-955-9027-91-1

Land Use Mix Analysis (Link)

Jayasinghe, A., Premachandra, A., & Madusanka, S. (2025). Teaching & learning step-by-step guide—Land use mix analysis (1st ed.). University of Moratuwa

ISBN: 978-955-9027-92-8

Mapping Walking Patterns with Smartphones and GIS (Link)

Jayasinghe, A., Sawandi, H., & Madusanka, S. (2025). Teaching & learning step-by-step guide—Mapping walking pattern with smartphones and GIS (1st ed.). University of Moratuwa

ISBN: 978-955-9027-93-5

Space Matrix Analysis (Link)

Jayasinghe, A., Dharmakeerthi, S., & Madusanka, S. (2025). Teaching & learning step-by-step Guide: Space matrix (1st ed.). University of Moratuwa.

ISBN: 978-955-9027-94-2

Spatial Analysis Techniques: Image Semantic Segmentation, Space Syntax, and Isovist Analysis (Link)

Abenayake, C., Sawandi, H., & Madusanka, S. (2025). Teaching & learning step-by-step guide—Spatial analysis techniques: Image semantic segmentation, space syntax, and isovist analysis (1st ed.). University of Moratuwa

ISBN: 978-955-9027-95-9

Urbanity Level Analysis with QGIS (Link)

Jayasinghe, A., Abeywickrama, A., & Madusanka, S. (2025). Teaching & learning step-by-step guide—Urbanity level analysis with QGIS (1st ed.).University of Moratuwa.

ISBN: 978-955-9027-96-6

Exploring Methodology for Evaluating Medium-Sized Cities’ Progress Toward Achieving the 15-Minute City Ideal in Terms of Accessible Urban Services (Link)

Jayasinghe, A., Jayarathna, N., & Madusanka, S. (2025). Teaching & learning step-by-step

guide—Exploring methodology for evaluating medium-sized cities’ progress towards achievingthe 15-minute city ideal in terms of accessible urban services (1st ed.). University of Moratuwa.

ISBN: 978-955-9027-97-3

Land Use Efficiency Analysis (Link)

Jayasinghe, A., Dayananda, I., & Madusanka, S. (2025). Teaching & learning step-by-step guide—Land use efficiency analysis (1st ed.). University of Moratuwa.

ISBN: 978-955-9027-98-0 

Modelling the Future Landuse Change Using MOLUSCE (Link)

Jayasinghe, A., Senawirathna, Y., Abeywardhana, S., & Madusanka, S. (2025). Teaching & learning step-by-step guide—Modeling the future land use change using MOLUSCE (1st ed.). University of Moratuwa

ISBN: 978-955-9027-99-7

Land Use Conflict Identification Strategy (LUCIS) (Link)

Jayasinghe, A., Diwyanjali, G., Kaveesha, L., & Sankalpa, S. (2025). Teaching & learning

step-by-step guide—Land use conflict identification strategy (LUCIS) (1st ed.). University of Moratuwa.

ISBN:978-624-6745-01-1