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Doctor of Philosophy, Western Sydney University
Master of Business Administration
Bachelor of Science(Engineering), University of Peradeniya
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Exploring collaborative entrepreneurship and technological opportunism: a comprehensive literature synthesis, review and future perspectives
Ranasinghe, B., Nakandala, D. & Chikweche, T., 2026, (E-pub ahead of print (In Press)) In: Journal of Entrepreneurship in Emerging Economies. p. 1-46 46 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Policy pathways to incentivize Industry 4.0 technology adoption
Nakandala, D., 2026, Industry 4.0 and Sustainability: Integrating Digital Technologies and Circular Models for a Sustainable Future. Khan, M. I., Al-ghamdi, S. G. & Khan, M. (eds.). Netherlands: Elsevier, p. 489-504 16 p.Research output: Chapter in Book / Conference Paper › Chapter › peer-review
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Strategic orientation effects on Industry 4.0 base and front-end manufacturing technology adoption
Nakandala, D., 20 Mar 2026, In: Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management. 37, 9, p. 86-106 21 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A novel lean-centric readiness model for harnessing lean capabilities in industry 4.0 digital technology adoption
Silva, N., Nakandala, D. & Yang, R., 2025, In: Journal of Industrial Engineering and Management. 18, 3, p. 459-494 36 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Reducing innovation project uncertainty through intra-organisational collaboration: examining the role of organisational learning
Fanousse, R., Nakandala, D. & Lan, Y. C., Feb 2025, In: International Journal of Innovation Management. 29, 1-2, 35 p., 2550008.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
3 Citations (Scopus)
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ARC Training Centre for Smart and Sustainable Horticulture
Ghannoum, O. (PI), Singh, B. (Investigator), Smith, B. (Investigator), Sharwood, R. (Investigator), Tjoelker, M. (Investigator), Riegler, M. (Investigator), Tissue, D. (Investigator), Metternicht, G. (Investigator), Guo, Y. (Investigator), Nakandala, D. (Investigator) & Egidi, E. (Investigator)
Vertical Patch, Australian National University (ACRG), University of Western Australia, Valucky Australia Pty Ltd
1/07/24 → 29/06/30
Project: Research
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Recharging SME Manufacturing through Industry 4.0 Technology Adoption
Nakandala, D. (PI)
James Martin Institute for Public Policy Ltd
1/06/24 → 31/12/24
Project: Research
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Connecting Vietnamese and Australian Women Entrepreneurs in Agri-food Business
Nakandala, D. (PI), Varua, M. E. (Investigator), Evangelista, F. (Investigator), Lan, Y.-C. (Investigator) & Jayasena, V. (Investigator)
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
29/08/17 → 31/07/18
Project: Research
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A complete Stochastic Trans-shipment Decision Model (STDM) to assist logistics practitioners to make cost optimised decisions
Lau, H. (PI), Nakandala, D. (Investigator) & Axsater, S. (Investigator)
7/01/13 → 6/04/16
Project: Research
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Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management (ANZAM) (Event)
Nakandala, D. (Other)
1 Jan 2019 → 1 Jan 2021Activity: Membership › Academy
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Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences (INFORMS) (Event)
Nakandala, D. (Other)
1 Jan 2017Activity: Membership › Institute
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Project Management Institute, USA (Event)
Nakandala, D. (Other)
1 Jan 2007 → 1 Jan 2014Activity: Membership › Institute
Press/Media
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The end of the horizon: The visit of the University of Western Sydney to Xiamen University
1/01/00
1 item of Media coverage
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Friends from overseas: Welcome to the University of Western Sydney Exchange Group
1/01/00
1 item of Media coverage
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ASEAN-Australia Building Forum for Women Entrepreneurs in Agrifood Business
1/01/00
1 item of Media coverage
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Western builds a bridge between Vietnamese and Australian Women Entrepreneurs
1/01/00
1 item of Media coverage
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Prizes
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Asian Development Bank Scholarship for the MBA in Management of Technology
Nakandala, D. (Recipient), 1 Jan 2002
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HDR Theses
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Acquiring foreign technology and achieving sustainable local innovation capability : case studies from the Sri Lankan manufacturing industry
Nakandala, D. (Author), 2010Western Sydney University thesis: Doctoral thesis
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