Indika Dissanayake

Indika Dissanayake is an Associate Professor in the Operations & Information Management Department at the Isenberg School of Management, University of Massachusetts Amherst. His academic journey includes roles at the Bryan School of Business and Economics (UNC Greensboro) and Northeastern University. He holds a PhD in Business Administration from the University of Texas at Arlington, an MS in Information Technology and Management from the University of Texas at Dallas, and a BS in Electrical Engineering from the University of Moratuwa.

His research focuses on crowdsourcing, gig economy dynamics, virtual communities, and social media. Notable areas include exploring competitiveness in crowdsourcing contests, healthcare applications of crowdsourced solutions, and the impact of board structures on IT organizational performance. He teaches courses on artificial intelligence, database systems, machine learning, and programming languages.

Dr. Dissanayake's work bridges theory and practice in information systems security, digital entrepreneurship, and innovation ecosystems. His publications address topics ranging from misinformation analysis during crises to cybersecurity incentive programs. He actively contributes to understanding how technology-driven platforms can enhance collaborative problem-solving and organizational effectiveness.

His research has been featured in top journals like Journal of Management Information Systems and Journal of the Association for Information Systems. While no specific grants or awards are listed, his extensive publication record reflects sustained contributions to IS research. He maintains affiliations with the Isenberg School's broader academic community and engages with industry through applied research projects.