Asanka Gunasekara

Dr Asanka Gunasekara holds a PhD in Management from Swinburne University of Technology, Australia, where her research examined the impact of social integration on the personal wellbeing and job satisfaction of skilled migrant employees. Asanka's research explores employee wellbeing, leadership, emotional intelligence, migrant careers, and workplace inclusion. Her work has been published in leading international journals such as Journal of Occupational and Organizational Psychology, Gender Work and Organization, International Journal of Hospitality Management, International Journal of Intercultural Relations, International Journal of Management Education and other journals and seeks to understand how organisations can create healthier, more inclusive, and sustainable workplaces. She is particularly interested in the experiences of migrants and refugees and leads industry-engaged research that brings together community, employer, and policy stakeholders to improve employment and career outcomes. 

As an award-winning educator, Asanka is committed to applied, industry-focused learning that bridges academic knowledge and professional practice. At RMIT, she has led the design and delivery of innovative courses in People Analytics, Human Resource Management, Organisational Behaviour and has published research on learning and teaching in business education. Her teaching focuses on creating authentic learning experiences that prepare students for the evolving world of work.