Biography

I am an Associate Professor in the Strategy & International Business group at Warwick Business School. My research interests lie at the intersection of strategy, innovation, and international business. My work has been published in leading academic journals, including the Strategic Management Journal, Research Policy, Accounting, Organizations and Society, and Regional Studies.

At Warwick Business School, I teach international business and strategy modules. I am committed to fostering an intellectually stimulating, inclusive, and engaging learning environment that encourages critical thinking and global perspectives.

I aim to contribute to strategy research while developing the next generation of ethical strategic leaders, equipped to navigate uncertainty, address complex organizational and societal challenges, and drive innovation in an increasingly interconnected world.

Research Interests

My research interests:

• Technology search (local, distant, and scientific)
• Technology selection and adoption
• Patents and intellectual property
• Innovation networks and innovation ecosystems
• Industry shaping
• Strategy and innovation in multinational organizations
• Geography of innovation, clusters, and spatial dynamics
• Governance and behavioral responses
• Uncertainty and strategic decision-making

My publications:

• Khajehnejad, Sabra, Amit Kumar, and Marwan Sinaceur. "Being dishonest to feel better: How intolerance of uncertainty fuels performance misreporting." Accounting, Organizations and Society 116 (2026): 101631.
• Kumar, Amit, and Elisa Operti. "Recessions, institutions, and regional exploration." Research Policy 54.3 (2025): 105189.
• Kumar, Amit, and Elisa Operti. "Missed chances and unfulfilled hopes: Why do firms make errors in evaluating technological opportunities?" Strategic Management Journal 44.13 (2023): 3067-3097.
• Operti, Elisa, and Amit Kumar. "Too much of a good thing? Network brokerage within and between regions and innovation performance." Regional Studies 57.2 (2023): 300-316.