Hi, I'm Mayura Manawadu
PhD Student at The University of Melbourne
I research on mixed reality using panoramic RGB-D (360° + LiDAR) captures, focusing on enabling reliable interaction and smooth navigation in real-world 360° scenes. This includes depth-based occlusion, contact, and collision between virtual and captured environments, as well as generating intermediate views that allow movement in-between and through panoramic nodes rather than simple teleportation.
News
Open Day Demo
Showcased our latest Mixed Reality navigation system at the University of Melbourne Open Day.
Started PhD
Commenced my PhD journey at the University of Melbourne, focusing on MR and Panoramic Imaging.
Selected Publications
TARAR: An Intelligent Tour Guide Avatar for Mobile Real-Time Augmented Reality in Heritage Sites
2025 IEEE International Symposium on Mixed and Augmented Reality Adjunct (ISMAR-Adjunct)
6-DoF Pose Estimation from Single RGB Image and CAD Model Retrieval Using Feature Similarity Measurement
Applied Sciences 15 (3)
6DoF Object Pose and Focal Length Estimation from Single RGB Images in Uncontrolled Environments
Sensors 24 (17), 5474
Enhancing 6DoF Pose and Focal Length Estimation from Uncontrolled RGB Images for Robotics Vision
ICRA 2024 Workshop on 3D Visual Representations for Robot Manipulation
Advancing 6D Pose Estimation in Augmented Reality--Overcoming Projection Ambiguity with Uncontrolled Imagery
IPIU 2024
Predictive Analysis of Accidents Based on US Accident Data
2023 14th International Conference on Information and Communication ...
Voice-Assisted Real-Time Traffic Sign Recognition System Using Convolutional Neural Network
International Conference on Advanced Research in Computing
Projects
Abhises: Intelligent Virtual Tour Guide
An Intelligent Augmented Reality Tourist Guide leveraging Computer Vision and Deep NLP to simulate a real guide's behavior.
6DoF Pose & Focal Length Estimation
A two-stage approach for accurate 6DoF pose estimation in robotics, addressing challenges with single RGB images in uncontrolled environments.
Accident Prediction System
Predictive system utilizing US accident data to accurately forecast road accidents and enhance safety.
Traffic Sign Recognition
Voice-assisted traffic sign recognition system using CNNs, achieving real-time detection with high accuracy.
Console-Based Cricket Game
A C++ console game featuring real-time animations and dynamic player positioning, built from scratch using core programming concepts. Winner (1st Place) of the 'Programming for Engineers' course competition.
Travel Blog
@mayu_mmp #srilanka #sinhala #australiasrilanka #srilankan_tik_tok🇱🇰 #fyi ♬ original sound - akasasutra - AkasaSutra
Trip to Trafalgar
A 3-day getaway with the Unimelb HCI group. Taking a break from research to bond and recharge.
Watch Story@mayu_mmp This city is fixing me #srilankan_tik_tok🇱🇰 #onemillionaudition #australiasrilanka #fyp #srilanka ♬ original sound - C_Sangeeth
This City is Fixing Me
Finding peace and healing in the streets of Melbourne.
Watch Story@mayu_mmp How peaceful their lives are @Kasun🇱🇰🇦🇺 @dinu_hesh97 #srilanka_aus #srilanka #fyp #srilankatiktok🇱🇰 #trending ♬ original sound - Dinakshie Saranga
Peaceful Moments
Taking a break from the PhD grind to appreciate the stillness of nature with good friends.
Watch Story@mayu_mmp Camping in Horsham, Victoria- Walkers Lake @Kasun🇱🇰🇦🇺 @dinu_hesh97 #fyp #srilankatiktok🇱🇰 #australia #srilanka #srilanka_aus ♬ Snow On The Beach - Taylor Swift
Camping in Horsham
Under the stars at Walkers Lake. A perfect weekend getaway with friends.
Watch StorySri Lankan Vibes in Australia
Finding a piece of home thousands of miles away. An evening of music, community, and celebration.
Watch Story@mayu_mmp 2025 Summer Break - Sri Lanka @inusha #CapCut #srilanka #auslanka #korealanka #Homecoming ♬ original sound - Mayura 🇱🇰🇦🇺
Summer Break - Sri Lanka
Back in Sri Lanka! The waves, the food, and the vibes are unmatched. Check out my summer highlights.
Watch StoryCurriculum Vitae
You can view or download my full CV below.
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Feel free to reach out for collaborations or just a chat.
mmayurapavan@gmail.com