DrIshan Senarathna

Dr Ishan Senarathna is a Lecturer in Information Systems and Business Analytics at Deakin University's Faculty of Business and Law. His expertise spans information systems, business analytics, cloud computing, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, data analytics, and digital business. He is an experienced academic, researcher, and educator with more than 20 years of teaching, research, and industry experience.

Dr Senarathna completed his PhD at Deakin University, where he examined the adoption of cloud computing by Australian small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs). His broader research interests include cloud computing adoption, cybersecurity governance and resilience, responsible AI, digital transformation, business analytics, information security, and technology adoption in organisations. His research has been published in leading information systems journals and conference proceedings, with a special focus on the challenges and opportunities facing SMEs in the new digital environment.

Dr Senarathna teaches across a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate units at Deakin University, including business analytics, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, cloud computing, data management, information systems, and digital business. He is committed to creating engaging, learner-centered experiences that connect academic theory and contemporary industry practice, equipping students with the analytical, technical, and professional skills needed in today's technology-driven workplace.

Alongside his teaching, Dr Senarathna has contributed to several nationally significant research initiatives, including projects examining cybersecurity capability, threat intelligence sharing, cyber resilience within Australian universities, and cybersecurity challenges faced by small and medium sized businesses. He has also supported interdisciplinary research in areas such as artificial intelligence, data analytics, multicultural studies, and digital communities.

Dr Senarathna has been recognized for his outstanding contributions to student learning with the Faculty of Business and Law Teaching and Learning Award, receiving the award in both 2023 and 2024. His approach to teaching combines academic excellence, industry relevance, and a strong commitment to student success.