Jeewandara Wanigarathne

I am currently a doctoral researcher at the INTERACT Research Group at the University of Oulu. I hold a Master’s degree in Software Engineering and Information Systems from the University of Oulu (2025), specializing in Human-Centered Design, User Experience, Persuasive Design, and Gamification. As part of my Master’s thesis scholarship in Information Processing Sciences, I researched game design for climate change communication.

I started my PhD studies in 2026, building on my interest in human-centered game design and sustainability. My research focuses on understanding how different feedback modalities, adaptive feedback, and micro-interactions can be designed to improve user experience and engagement in serious games. I am particularly interested in how these design elements can support effective climate change communication, encourage sustainable behaviors, and foster meaningful, long-term engagement with sustainability topics.

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Wanigarathne, A., & Rajanen, D. (2025). Serious games for climate change engagement: A user-centered design approach. International Conference on Computer-Human Interaction Research and Applications (CHIRA 2025), Springer Nature Switzerland.