{"id":1753,"date":"2024-04-03T14:51:41","date_gmt":"2024-04-03T14:51:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hicup.famnit.upr.si\/?p=1753"},"modified":"2024-04-03T14:51:41","modified_gmt":"2024-04-03T14:51:41","slug":"hicup-lab-welcomes-its-latest-phd-dr-nuwan-t-attygalle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hicup.famnit.upr.si\/index.php\/2024\/04\/03\/hicup-lab-welcomes-its-latest-phd-dr-nuwan-t-attygalle\/","title":{"rendered":"HICUP Lab welcomes its latest PhD: Dr. Nuwan T Attygalle"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Another PhD in the books: Nuwan T Attygalle successfully-defends his PhD in radar-based gesture interactions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/hicup.famnit.upr.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/photo_2024-04-03_16-39-29-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1754\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hicup.famnit.upr.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/photo_2024-04-03_16-39-29-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hicup.famnit.upr.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/photo_2024-04-03_16-39-29-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hicup.famnit.upr.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/photo_2024-04-03_16-39-29-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hicup.famnit.upr.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/photo_2024-04-03_16-39-29.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We are thrilled to announce the successful defense of Nuwan T Attygalle&#8217;s doctoral thesis, titled &#8220;Improving interaction with radar-based gesture recognition when sensing through materials.&#8221; This remarkable achievement marks a significant milestone in Nuwan&#8217;s academic journey and underscores his dedication and scholarly achievements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Under the guidance of his mentor, Dr. Klen \u010copi\u010d Pucihar, and co-mentor, Dr. Matja\u017e Kljun, Nuwan has demonstrated exceptional aptitude in the realm of radar-based gesture recognition. His innovative research promises to revolutionize how we interact with technology, particularly in scenarios where sensing through materials presents unique challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"1756\" src=\"https:\/\/hicup.famnit.upr.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/photo_2024-04-03_16-39-50-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1756\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hicup.famnit.upr.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/photo_2024-04-03_16-39-50-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hicup.famnit.upr.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/photo_2024-04-03_16-39-50-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hicup.famnit.upr.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/photo_2024-04-03_16-39-50-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hicup.famnit.upr.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/photo_2024-04-03_16-39-50.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"1757\" src=\"https:\/\/hicup.famnit.upr.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/photo_2024-04-03_16-39-41-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1757\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hicup.famnit.upr.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/photo_2024-04-03_16-39-41-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hicup.famnit.upr.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/photo_2024-04-03_16-39-41-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/hicup.famnit.upr.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/photo_2024-04-03_16-39-41.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The defense, held on April 2, 2024, in room MP1, showcased Nuwan&#8217;s depth of knowledge, analytical acumen, and passion for advancing scientific frontiers. His insightful exploration into enhancing interaction with radar-based systems has garnered well-deserved acclaim from peers and mentors alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As we extend our heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Nuwan T Attygalle, we also express our profound pride in his accomplishments. His exemplary work serves as an inspiration to aspiring scholars and reaffirms our commitment to fostering groundbreaking research within our academic community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We eagerly anticipate the continued contributions of Nuwan as he embarks on the next chapter of his academic and professional endeavors, confident in his ability to shape the future of technology and innovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To read more about Nuwan&#8217;s project, we invite you to check out the details in the <a href=\"https:\/\/hicup.famnit.upr.si\/index.php\/2020\/12\/01\/radar-sensing\/\">Radar Sensing projects page<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Follow HICUP Lab in its official channels for more updates: <\/strong><br><br>X (formerly Twitter) account: <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HicupLab\">https:\/\/twitter.com\/HicupLab <\/a><br>Website: <a href=\"https:\/\/hicup.famnit.upr.si\">https:\/\/hicup.famnit.upr.si<\/a>\/ <br><br>For feedback regarding our media content you may contact our <a href=\"mailto:jordan.deja@famnit.upr.si\">social media and web manager<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Another PhD in the books: Nuwan T Attygalle successfully-defends his PhD in radar-based gesture interactions. 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