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Dr. Ly Fie Sugianto is an Associate Professor in the Department of Accounting at Monash Business School, Monash University. Her research focuses on the integration of data analytics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning in accounting and business systems, with applications in the energy sector and organizational behavior. Monash Business School, Monash University Department of Accounting Specialization: Accounting Information Systems, Data Analytics, AI Her research interests span Accounting Information Systems , Agent-Based Simulation , Decision Support Systems , and Technology Adoption . She applies computational methods to study competitive dynamics in deregulated electricity markets and the impact of digital tools on employee well-being and organizational resilience. The recent publications reflect a strong trend in using AI and simulation to analyze complex socio-technical systems, particularly in energy markets and leadership dynamics. Keywords across her work include agent-based modeling , data analytics , servant leadership , and enterprise social media , indicating interdisciplinary research at the intersection of information systems, management, and public policy. Her scientific awards include competitive grants from the ARC (SPIRT/Linkage) , the Australia Indonesia Governance Research Partnership (AIGRP) , and the Sumitomo Foundation . ARC Grant: Dispatch Optimisation in the Australian National Electricity Market Sumitomo Foundation: Technology Use and Employee Well-Being AIGRP: Governance and MSME Resilience during Pandemic Dr. Sugianto has advised research projects and collaborated with industry partners such as Western Power , Ecogen Energy , and AEMO . She is currently accepting PhD students and leads externally funded research initiatives. Her work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to industry innovation and responsible consumption. She is affiliated with research teams focusing on intelligent decision support systems and digital transformation in business , with active collaborations in Australia and Indonesia.

• Accounting Information Systems
• Data Analytics
• Artificial Intelligence
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Professor Shaun Larkin is a part-time academic at the School of Public Health , University of Sydney, specializing in Health Policy and Financing . He is affiliated with the Leeder Centre for Health Policy, Economics and Data and a member of the Charles Perkins Centre . With a career spanning executive roles at HCF and non-executive directorships in health startups, his work bridges academia and industry. Education : Harvard Business School alumnus with a HlthScD, MBA, MHSc, and BHA. His research focuses on health economics , health policy , and health services management , emphasizing: Translational research in healthcare financing Trends in private-public healthcare partnerships Price transparency in private health insurance Leadership in health systems Chronic disease management Quality use of medicines His publications reveal a trajectory from foundational work in: Psychiatric services data standardization (2000) Heart disease and diabetes management (2013-2015) Telehealth interventions (2017-2018) Private sector policy frameworks (2019-2020) Saudi Arabian health reforms (2022-present) Private equity in healthcare (2025) As an advisor, he currently supervises research students on topics including: Quality use of medicines in Saudi Arabia Sustainable financial models for private hospitals Patient-reported outcome measures in Australia He also contributes to the Leeder Centre and engages with global health startups as an investor and advisor.

• Health economics
• Health policy
• Health services and management
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Associate Professor Nicole Hartley serves as MBA Director at UQ Business School and Future of Health Research Hub Lead at The University of Queensland. With 19 years of academic experience across institutions in Sydney and Queensland, she holds appointments across multiple faculties including Business, Economics and Law; Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences; and Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology. Her academic affiliations span the Centre for the Business and Economics of Health, Centre for Enterprise AI, and Queensland Digital Health Centre. Dr. Hartley is an internationally recognized research academic specializing in services marketing and digital technology. Her research interests encompass service technology, virtualized services, customer preference and adoption, new media, service innovation, and corporate digital responsibility. She particularly focuses on customer perceptions in response to technological disruption in service delivery, with special emphasis on healthcare services. Her work bridges business, technology, and healthcare domains, examining how digital transformation affects consumer behavior and service experiences. Her extensive publication record demonstrates consistent research output across multiple disciplines, with recent work concentrating on telehealth implementation, corporate digital responsibility, consumer trust in digital environments, and healthcare service innovation. The interdisciplinary nature of her research connects marketing theory with practical healthcare applications, particularly in the context of digital transformation and service delivery. Dr. Hartley has successfully supervised numerous PhD candidates to completion and currently mentors several doctoral students working on topics ranging from sustainable consumption to healthcare innovation and digital service experiences. Her research has been supported by significant funding from Queensland Health, NHMRC, and other organizations, focusing on telehealth, digital service transformation, and healthcare innovation. As Director of MBA and Executive Education at UQ Business School, Dr. Hartley combines her academic expertise with practical industry experience, having previously worked as Marketing Manager/Director in tourism, education, and communication industries in Australia and the UK. She is an award-winning educator with expertise in marketing strategy, digital media, consumer behavior, and experiential industry-based projects.

• Services marketing
• Digital technology
• Service technology
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Steve Worthington is an Adjunct Professor at Swinburne University of Technology's School of Business, Law and Entrepreneurship in Melbourne, Australia. Previously, he held a Professorship in Marketing at Monash University until 2013. His research focuses on financial services distribution via electronic channels, payment systems regulation, and cross-cultural financial practices. He has contributed extensively to academic journals such as the International Journal of Bank Marketing and practitioner outlets like The Financial Times and ANZ's BlueNotes . His work includes analyses of payment card markets in China and Japan, regulatory interventions in Australia's payment system, and expert testimony on financial services marketing disputes. Worthington's research interests span payment systems innovation, consumer behavior in financial contexts, and the intersection of technology with financial services. Notable contributions include studies on cashless society debates, payment fraud dynamics, and the cultural dimensions influencing financial product adoption. He frequently engages with industry conferences and media, offering insights into emerging trends like digital payment adoption and regulatory challenges in the financial sector. His publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches, blending economic policy analysis with marketing strategy. Key themes include the societal implications of cash decline, fairness perceptions in financial services, and the ethical dimensions of payment technologies. Despite no explicit awards listed, his prolific media engagement and advisory roles reflect recognition of his expertise in payment systems and financial markets.

• Financial Services Marketing
• Payment Systems
• Regulatory Policy
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Dr. Tan Kim Lim is a Senior Lecturer at the James Cook University (Singapore Campus), specializing in organizational psychology and consumer behavior. He holds a PhD from Curtin University (2016–2019), an MBA from the University of Melbourne (2004–2006), and a Bachelor of Business from Monash University (1999–2002). His research focuses on the future of work, employee attitudes, technology adoption in hospitality/tourism, and consumer behavior analysis. He employs advanced methodologies like PLS-SEM and has published over 47 articles in top journals like the European Business Review and Asia Pacific Journal of Marketing and Logistics . Dr. Lim has held roles including Assistant Professor at BNU-HKBU United International College (2020–2022) and Post-doctoral researcher at the Human Capital Leadership Institute (2019–2021). He currently serves on editorial boards of the Journal of Responsible Tourism Management and Journal of Global Responsibilities , and is a member of the Singapore Human Resource Institute and Society of Industrial-Organizational Psychology. His applied research spans commissioned projects for governments and private entities, including studies on waste classification behavior, country music festivals, and AI adoption in social services. Awards include the JCUS Early Career Researcher Award (2023) and Emerald Literati Reviewer Award (2022). Dr. Lim also actively speaks at regional conferences on topics like AI in networking and post-pandemic workplace trends. His current research interests include STARA (Smart Technologies, AI, Robotics, Algorithms) impacts on work, meaningful work dynamics, and tourism behavior analysis. He supervises PhD students exploring AI in social services, indigenous tourism, and workplace technology adoption.

• Organizational Psychology
• Consumer Behavior
• Future of Work
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Ying-Yi Chih is a Professor of Project Management at the Research School of Management, Australian National University (ANU) , and serves as the Associate Dean (Students and Industry Experience) for the College of Business and Economics. Her research focuses on project management, public-private partnerships (PPPs), value co-creation in projects, and employee well-being in project-based environments like the construction industry. She has published extensively in journals such as International Journal of Project Management and Journal of Construction Engineering and Management , with funding from government and industry sources. Education: PhD in Project Management Research Interests include: Infrastructure Project Planning and Management Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) Value Co-Creation in Professional Services Employee Psychological Well-being and Performance Management Recent Publications highlight trends in green innovation, crisis resilience, leadership dynamics, and technology adoption in construction and project management. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in the AEC (Architecture, Engineering, Construction) industry and public sector projects. Editorial Roles: Associate Editor for Journal of Management in Engineering and Editorial Board member for Journal of Vocational Behavior . Research Projects have explored value co-creation, international development projects, and performance management in multi-project environments, with collaborations across Australia, Taiwan, Vietnam, and the Philippines.

• Project Management
• Public-Private Partnerships
• Value Co-Creation
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Kingsley Yuen Lung Fong is an Associate Professor of Finance at the UNSW Business School, specializing in Banking and Finance. He has published extensively in leading international finance journals and co-founded the RISE Finance Lab to explore how finance can better foster well-being, relational trust, and long-term stewardship. Institution: University of New South Wales School: UNSW Business School Department: Banking and Finance His academic work is guided by the principle that finance is an evolving design for organizing life and activity across individuals and society. Fong's research expertise spans market microstructure, investment, household finance, and sustainable finance. He has made significant contributions to understanding the connections between finance, society, and nature for a flourishing future. The analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals a strong focus on market microstructure, trading behavior, and sustainable finance. His work examines algorithmic trading impacts, liquidity measurement, household investment decisions, and regulatory aspects of financial advice. Fong's research demonstrates consistent interest in how financial systems can be designed to better serve societal needs while maintaining market efficiency. 2017 Review of Finance Spängler IQAM Prize 2021 Aspen Institute Ideas Worth Teaching Award 2022 S&P Global Decarbonisation Hackathon As an educator, Fong teaches Wealth Management and Client Engagement, Sustainable Investing, and Sustainable Finance. His leadership roles include serving as Deputy Head of School for Banking and Finance (2011-2019), Co-Founder of UNSW RISE Finance Lab (2025), and member of the Australian Sustainable Finance Institute Sustainable Finance Capability Reference Group (2024). Beyond traditional finance, he created DATKIS, an intellectual framework that grounds common sense and intelligence in truth, awareness, and design.

• Market Microstructure
• Investment
• Wealth Management
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Dr. Xue Dong (Sarah Dong) serves as a Research Fellow at the Arndt-Corden Department of Economics within the Crawford School of Public Policy at the Australian National University. Her work focuses on Indonesian socio-economic development, particularly labor markets, gender equality, and policy interventions in education and business formalization. Education: PhD in Economics from the University of Western Ontario Research Focus: Dr. Dong employs empirical methods including randomized controlled trials to investigate electoral impacts on public spending, financial aid accessibility for low-income students, and microenterprise registration barriers. Her fingerprint analysis reveals 100% concentration on Indonesian contexts with strong emphasis on labor markets (90%) and gender equality (71%). Publication Trends: Recent outputs (2023-2025) demonstrate methodological rigor in causal analysis of policy reforms, with consistent regional specialization in Indonesia. Her work bridges academic research and practical development solutions through partnerships with Indonesian institutions. Project Leadership: As Co-Investigator on three major grants, she examines corporate social responsibility in emerging economies (2022-2026), tax registration for MSMEs (2018-2020), and foreign aid effectiveness (2016-2021). These projects involve multi-institutional collaborations across Australia and Indonesia. Academic Service: Registered to supervise graduate students at ANU, she contributes to gender equality discourse through editorial work including the 2023 ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute publication on Indonesian gender dynamics.

• Indonesian Studies
• Labor Economics
• Gender Equality
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Dr. Liyi Zhou is a Lecturer in the School of Computer Science at the University of Sydney, specializing in systems security, blockchain, and AI. His research focuses on developing automated and adaptive security tools using machine learning and reinforcement learning. He co-founded D23E.ch, a platform addressing blockchain security and privacy challenges. Research interests include AI-driven vulnerability detection, large security models, real-time intrusion prevention, advanced program analysis (fuzzing/symbolic execution), and privacy-preserving systems. He actively recruits PhD students for projects advancing AI in cybersecurity. Notable achievements include pioneering 'sandwich attacks' discovery in DeFi protocols, contributing to Ethereum Foundation grants, and receiving bug bounties from Flashbots and Ethereum Foundation for vulnerability disclosures. His work has been published in venues like IEEE S&P, USENIX Security, and SIGMETRICS. Teaching includes the course INFO2222. He seeks collaborations and funding to bridge academic research with real-world industry problems, emphasizing practical impact.

• Systems Security
• Blockchain Technology
• Artificial Intelligence
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Dr. Thilina Halloluwa is a Teaching Focused Lecturer in the Department of Human-Centred Computing at The University of Queensland (UQ). He holds a PhD in Human-Computer Interaction from Queensland University of Technology (2019) and a Computer Science undergraduate degree from the Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology. With over 15 years of academic and industry experience, his research emphasizes real-world impact in education technology, financial inclusion, smart agriculture, and HCI. Educational Background: PhD in Human-Computer Interaction, Queensland University of Technology (2019) Bachelor of Computer Science, Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology Research Interests: Education for All: Leveraging technology to enhance collaborative learning and social experiences in education. Human Money Interaction: Designing ethical AI solutions for financial services, particularly for underserved communities. Smart Agro: Developing AI-driven tools for crop disease detection, yield optimization, and precision agriculture. Software Project Estimation: Improving effort estimation accuracy through explainable AI (Metrix project). Key Contributions: Developed UrbanAgro (tomato disease detection) and BellCrop (bell pepper disease datasets). Pioneered Dhana Labha , a financial management tool for rural Sri Lankan communities. Advanced online exam proctoring systems for low-resource settings. Previous Roles: Lecturer at University of Sydney (2023) Senior Lecturer at University of Colombo (2013–2023) Lab/Team Affiliations: Smart Agro Project: AI-driven agricultural solutions Metrix Initiative: Software project estimation frameworks

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Educational Technology
• Artificial Intelligence
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Braam Lowies is a Senior Lecturer in Property at UniSA Business, University of South Australia, based at the City West Campus. He is an active researcher and Research Degree Supervisor, focusing on the intersection of financial behaviour, mental health, and ageing in Australia. His work spans multiple disciplines including housing, public policy, gerontology, and behavioural economics. Institution: University of South Australia School: UniSA Business Department: Property Position: Senior Lecturer Email: Braam.Lowies@unisa.edu.au Dr. Lowies' research primarily explores the financial and psychological wellbeing of older Australians, particularly in the context of retirement, housing equity, and crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic. His studies examine how savings, debt, hope, and mental health influence financial decisions, and how the home environment affects health outcomes across different age groups in later life. He frequently employs large-scale datasets like HILDA and applies both qualitative and quantitative methods. His recent publications highlight trends in ageing-in-place, equity release, digital banking challenges, and the socio-ecological determinants of financial stress. These works appear in high-impact journals such as Stress and Health , PLoS One , and Ageing & Society , as well as in book chapters with Edward Elgar Publishing. His research has relevance for policy development in housing, retirement planning, and mental health support systems. Dr. Lowies collaborates extensively with researchers such as Kurt Lushington, Rajabrata Banerjee, and Vandana Arya. His work has been cited in academic databases and picked up by media outlets, indicating its societal impact. Understanding the effect of financial behaviour on mental health: evidence From Australia (2025) Ageing-in-place (2024) The home environment: influences on the health of young-old and old-old adults in Australia (2024) The effect of psychological factors on financial behaviour among older Australians (2023) COVID‐19: financial well‐being of older Australians in times of crisis (2022) Dr. Lowies has no listed scientific awards in the provided materials. He is actively involved in supervising research degrees but specific student names are not mentioned. There is no information about grants, laboratories, or research teams he leads, though his collaborative work suggests strong interdisciplinary engagement.

• Financial Behaviour
• Mental Health
• Ageing
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Ingebjorg Kristoffersen is a Lecturer in the Department of Economics at the UWA Business School, The University of Western Australia. She holds a PhD in Economics from UWA and a Master of Business (Finance) from Edith Cowan University. A Fellow of the Higher Education Academy since 2021, she specializes in applied microeconomics focusing on economic psychology, wellbeing, and gender issues. Her research explores how values, perceptions, and emotions influence economic behavior, particularly in areas like health, financial literacy, and gender roles. She has published in journals such as Journal of Economic Psychology and Health Promotion International . Currently, she teaches Microeconomics and research methods courses and serves as Undergraduate Coordinator for Economics. Dr. Kristoffersen contributes to initiatives like the National Indigenous Business Summer School and actively reviews for top academic journals. Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to education and gender equality.

• Behavioral Economics
• Mental Health Economics
• Financial Literacy
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Professor Cameron Tonkinwise is a leading international expert in Design Studies and Transition Design, currently serving as Research Director at the Design Innovation Research Centre at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS). With a career spanning institutions like Carnegie Mellon University, Parsons The New School for Design, and UNSW Australia, he has significantly influenced global design education and practice through his advocacy for systemic sustainability and social responsibility. PhD in Philosophy, Art History and Theory from the University of Sydney (1999) His research focuses on the role of design in enabling structural transformations for sustainable futures, blending Transition Design, ethical considerations, and speculative practices. Recent work examines systemic change through everyday habits, ontological design, and service systems in sharing economies. Key trends in his publications include: Transition Design frameworks for climate futures and circularity Critical analysis of sustainable practices and design ethics Systems theory applications in sociotechnical change Projects currently led by Cameron involve: Transitioning Australian banks toward inclusive financial services Designing equitable distributed energy systems Developing cool public spaces to combat urban heat

• Design Studies
• Transition Design
• Sustainable Design
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Dongming Xu is an Associate Professor in Business Information Systems at the University of Queensland Business School. She holds a PhD from the City University of Hong Kong in Information Systems and has established herself as a prominent researcher in the field of information systems with over 100 publications in top-tier journals and conference proceedings. Her educational background includes a PhD from City University of Hong Kong in Information Systems, though specific details about earlier degrees are not provided in the available text. Dr. Xu's research focuses on the confluence of information technology use and innovation, with particular emphasis on IT entrepreneurship, social media applications in business contexts, and business intelligence systems. Her work explores how information systems influence society and business performance, with applications spanning disaster management, eFinance, eHealth, and knowledge management. She combines theoretical model building with laboratory and field experiments, often developing prototype systems to validate her research. Her publication record demonstrates consistent high-quality output across multiple domains of information systems research, with recent work emphasizing digital disruption, platform ecosystems, social media in disasters, healthcare technology, and micro-learning applications. Her research shows a clear trajectory from foundational work on intelligent agents and decision support systems toward contemporary topics in digital transformation and platform-based innovation. Associate Editor, Information & Management Associate Editor, Journal of Electronic Commerce Research Associate Editor, Australasian Journal of Information Systems Dr. Xu has supervised numerous PhD students to completion, with research topics spanning digital disruption, IT startup development, social media in disasters, conceptual modeling, and environmental management. She has received multiple research grants, including current funding for 'Empowering Australia's Visual Arts via Creative Blockchain Opportunities' (2023-2026) and past projects on 'Smart micro learning with open education resources' (2018-2022). Her research has been supported by various agencies including the Hong Kong Government Research Grant Council, The National Natural Science Foundation of China, The University of Queensland, and City University of Hong Kong. She leads research in several key areas including IT entrepreneurship, business intelligence systems, and social media applications across multiple domains. Her work often involves developing innovative systems such as web-service-agent-based family wealth management systems, decision support systems for securities exception management, and knowledge management systems for disaster management.

• IT innovation and entrepreneurship
• Social media use in business
• Disaster management
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Professor Abhishek Singh Bhati is the Pro Vice-Chancellor and CEO at the Newcastle Australia Institute of Higher Education. He is a distinguished academic and administrator with a focus on tourism management and scholarship of learning and teaching. His research explores technology-driven tourism transformations, low-carbon tourism, and the alignment of tourism with United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Bhati’s work also emphasizes tourist behavior, resilience planning, and vandalism management in tourism settings. PhD (Tourism Management), James Cook University, Australia MBA (Marketing Management), Maastricht School of Management, Netherlands Bachelor of Arts (Economics), Bombay University, India Diploma in Adult and Continuous Education, Institute of Adult Learning, Singapore Graduate Certificate in Education (Tertiary Teaching), James Cook University, Singapore His research spans technology’s role in tourism, sustainable development, and educational innovation. Recent publications address energy-economic synergies, AI in tourism, and post-pandemic travel behavior. Bhati has secured grants from organizations like the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and the Australian Government’s Office of Learning and Teaching (OLT). Scientific Honors: Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)

• Tourism Management
• Sustainable Tourism
• Responsible Tourism
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