Ananda Dasily Wickramasinghe

Ananda Dasily Wickramasinghe is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Business, University of Wollongong (UOW), Australia. With over 20 years of experience across five universities in four countries, he specializes in transformative teaching and interdisciplinary research. His research focuses on strategy, entrepreneurship, design thinking, international business, and societal/organizational inequality.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Strategic Management (Interdisciplinary), University of Queensland (Recipient of Outstanding HDR Award)

Research Interests: Ananda’s work bridges critical management studies and practical applications, emphasizing identity, power dynamics, social entrepreneurship, and global business strategy. His 50+ publications appear in top-tier journals like Industrial Marketing Management and California Management Review.

Awards & Funding:

• Seed Grant (2022) for ARC Discovery Project collaboration
• Vice-Chancellor’s Award (2022) for MBA curriculum contributions
• AU$228,900 HEPPP grant (2012) for student retention research

Academic Leadership: He has held roles such as Sub Dean, Head of Postgraduate Students, and Chair of Strategic Planning across institutions in Australia, New Zealand, and Sri Lanka. Ananda also mentors PhD candidates and serves as an external examiner at top universities.

Teaching: Known for active and transformative pedagogy, he teaches Strategy, Design Thinking, Entrepreneurship, and International Business. His approach fosters critical thinking and creativity, preparing students for complex global challenges.