Chandrika Rathee

Chandrika Rathee is an Assistant Professor at the Rotterdam School of Management (RSM), Erasmus University, affiliated with the Department of Technology and Operations Management. She holds a PhD in Business Studies from IE University, Spain, awarded cum laude, and has earned the University Teaching Qualification (UTQ/BKO) from Erasmus University Rotterdam.

• PhD in Business Studies (Cum Laude), IE University, 2023
• Master’s in Research, IE University, 2018
• Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical), Delhi Technological University, 2006
• University Teaching Qualification (UTQ/BKO), Erasmus University, 2024

Her research lies at the intersection of innovation, creativity, and information disclosure, with applications in digital platforms like YouTube, Bollywood, and clinical research. She employs text-based and computational methods to study organizational innovation and the societal impacts of digitalization and AI. Her work contributes to Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in education and technological innovation.

Her recent publications appear in top journals such as Strategic Management Journal and Research Policy, focusing on topics like gatekeeping in digital cultural markets, competitive dynamics in R&D disclosures, and the evaluation of creativity. These works reflect a strong trend toward interdisciplinary research combining management, technology, and cultural studies using innovative methodological approaches.

She has received several academic honors:

• Winner, Best PhD Paper (KI Group), Strategic Management Society (SMS) 2021
• Finalist, Best PhD Paper (Technology and Innovation Management), Academy of Management (AOM) 2020

Chandrika is actively involved in research, presentations, and national initiatives, including participation in the Dutch national funding plan on the societal effects of digitalization. She has presented her work at major academic conferences and continues to contribute to the advancement of innovation and technology management. While no formal advisees are listed, her collaborative research indicates strong mentorship and team engagement.

She has delivered oral presentations at international conferences including SMS 2021, AOM 2020, and JASEIN 2024, focusing on nepotism in Bollywood, digital gatekeeping, and R&D disclosure strategies, showcasing her active role in academic discourse.