Dr Chaminda Senaratne

Assistant Professor

School: Newcastle Business School

Chaminda is an Assistant Professor (Senior Lecturer) in Strategic Management and International Business. He holds a PhD in Management from Royal Holloway, University of London, as well as a Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching Skills (inSTIL). A Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (UK), his research interests lie in strategic management, with a specific focus on the resource-based view, capability perspectives, entrepreneurship, innovation, and digital technologies. His work also extends to exploring these topics in international contexts.

Chaminda has contributed to research projects funded by prestigious bodies such as the ESRC and InnovateUK. His research has been published in international peer-reviewed journals and presented at leading academic conferences. He is also a frequent reviewer for academic journals and has served as an examiner for doctorates at several UK universities.

Beyond academia, Chaminda has industry experience in the UK and has provided advisory services to some of UK start-ups, further enhancing his practical knowledge and industry insight.

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Key Publications

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Multilevel interaction mechanisms influencing knowledge integration in innovation projects reflecting elements of entrepreneurial culture, Matheus, T., Schaarschmidt, M., Sainidis, E., Senaratne, C., Damij, N. 6 Oct 2025, In: Management International (Mi)
Challenges and opportunities of ethical AI and digital technology use in emerging economies, Sarma, M., Senaratne, C., Matheus, T. 5 Dec 2023, Elgar Companion to Regulating AI and Big Data in Emerging Economies, UK/US, Edward Elgar
Commonalities and specificities of dynamic capabilities: a mixed methods study of UK high-tech SMEs, Senaratne, C., Wang, C., Sarma, M. 1 Sep 2022, In: R&D Management
Artificial intelligence and cyber security: A new pathway for growth in emerging economies via the knowledge economy?, Sarma, M., Matheus, T., Senaratne, C. Sep 2020, Business Practices, Growth and Economic Policy in Emerging Markets, Singapore, World Scientific
Organisational Ambidexterity in UK High-Tech SMEs: An Exploratory Study of Key Drivers and Barriers, Senaratne, C., Wang, C. 19 Nov 2018, In: Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development
Success Traps, Dynamic Capabilities and Firm Performance, Wang, C., Senaratne, C., Rafiq, M. Jan 2015, In: British Journal of Management