This book combines modern Artificial Intelligence (AI) and inclusive education learning systems methodologies. The book also provides extensive discussion and methodologies related to STEM instruction to enhance future education.
Inclusive Education in the Age of Modern AI explores and provides an education support system for special needs students under the STEM education system. First the authors introduce the evolution of inclusive education during the last two decades and the importance of equality in education and the current challenges in inclusive education. Next there is a discussion of AI methodologies that can provide solutions to inclusive education. There is also an examination on how modern AI approaches, such as Generative AI and the Large Language Model, are integrated into inclusive education support systems. The authors then introduce AI-supported emotional and behavioral analysis systems for STEM education. Special consideration is given to STEM learning for visual and hearing impairments. The book concludes with an exploration of the metaverse approach for inclusive learning support methodology under distance learning education.
The book is written for STEM module learners, teachers, researchers, system developers, medical professionals, and industrial professionals who interact in modern AI and education support systems development.
This book combines modern Artificial Intelligence (AI) and inclusive education learning systems methodologies. The book also provides extensive discussion and methodologies related to STEM education to enhance future education.
Chapter 1 The Evolution of Inclusive Education: From Integration to
Universal Design in a Digital Age
Chapter 2 Artificial Intelligence for
Inclusive STEM Education
Chapter 3 Generative AI for Emotional and Behavioral
Analysis in STEM Education
Chapter 4 Generative AI for STEM Learning Among
Visually, Hearing, and Speech-Impaired Students
Chapter 5 AI/GenAI and the
Metaverse for Inclusive Distance STEM Education
Eng. H.M.K.K.M.B. Herath is a Lecturer-Higher Grade in Mechatronics Engineering at Sri Lanka Technology Campus (SLTC) and Co-Investigator at the Computational Intelligence and Robotics (CIR) Research Laboratory. He teaches advanced modules including Artificial Intelligence, Robotics Engineering, Bionics, and Modern Control Systems while leading pioneering research initiatives. Herath earned his Bachelor of Technology Honors in Mechatronics Engineering from the Open University of Sri Lanka (2019) and completed his Master of Science at the University of Moratuwa (2023). He holds professional memberships as an Associate Member of The Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka (AMIESL), Associate Engineer with the Engineering Council Sri Lanka (ECSL), and Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (MIEEE). His research inspires the next generation of engineers and roboticists through impactful academic and research contributions.
Dr. Lasith Yasakethu is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Electronics and Telecommunications, Sri Lanka Technology Campus, and Principal Investigator of the Computational Intelligence and Robotics (CIR) research lab. He received his BSc. Engineering (First Class Hons.) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from the University of Peradeniya (2007) with perfect GPA, earning the prize for best performance in Electronic Communication Engineering. After working as a Core-Network Engineer at Dialog Telecom, he was awarded the Overseas Research Scholarships Award to pursue his PhD at the University of Surrey, UK. His career includes positions at Technicolor Research & Innovations in France, University of Surrey, Kingston University London, and University of Peradeniya. His expertise spans 3D Video Communication, Quality of Experience modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Cyber-Security. He has contributed to European Commission projects and is a senior IEEE member with numerous publications.
Dr. B.G.D.A. Madhusanka is a Senior Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering at the Open University of Sri Lanka (OUSL) with over 13 years of service. He earned his bachelor's degree in Mechatronics Engineering from OUSL (2010), M.Sc. in Industrial Automation from the University of Moratuwa (2017), and PhD from the Malaysian University of Science and Technology (2022). His research focuses on Service Robotics, Ambient Assisted Living, Image Processing, Artificial Intelligence, and Computer Vision. Dr. Madhusanka received a gold medal as the Best Student in Mechatronics Engineering and led his Soft Robotics Research Team to runner-up status in Harvard University's high school soft robotics design competition (2016). He is a professional member of the Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka (IESL), Engineering Council Sri Lanka (ECSL), and Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).
Dr. Chaminda Hewage is a Reader in Data Security at Cardiff School of Technologies, Cardiff Metropolitan University, UK, and Associate Dean of Research. He is the founding Director of the Cybersecurity and Information Networks Centre (CINC). He received his B.Sc. Engineering (First Class Honours) in Electrical and Information Engineering from the University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka (2004), earning the Gold Medal for best performance, and his Ph.D. in Multimedia Communications from the University of Surrey (2009). After working as a Telecommunication Engineer at Sri Lanka Telecom, he was awarded the Overseas Research Scholarships to pursue his PhD. His career includes research positions at the University of Surrey and Kingston University before joining Cardiff Metropolitan University in 2015. He is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and senior member of IEEE, IET, and CIISec. His research interests include data security, data protection, and AI/ML applications for protecting personal and business data.
