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Clemens Otto is a Full-time Associate Professor of Finance at the Lee Kong Chian School of Business, Singapore Management University. He holds a Ph.D. (Finance) from London Business School (2012), an M.Res. (Finance) from London Business School (2009), and a CEMS Master (International Management) and Dipl.-Kfm. (Business Administration) from the University of Cologne and HEC Paris (2006). His research focuses on Financial Contracting, Corporate Disclosure Practices, Behavioral Finance, and Strategic Investment Decisions. Key research interests include analyzing how disclosure policies impact capital markets, the behavioral drivers of corporate investment, and the effects of regulatory frameworks on firm behavior. His work integrates theoretical finance with empirical evidence from supply chains, healthcare disclosures, and debt markets. Notable awards include the Michael J. Brennan Award (2022) and the SAC Capital Ph.D. Award (2012). His publications span journals such as the Review of Financial Studies , Management Science , and The Accounting Review . Current research explores disclosure externalities in supply chains and the strategic implications of peer disclosures in clinical trials. Prof. Otto has been affiliated with SMU since 2017, advancing through roles from Assistant Professor (2017–2021) to his current position. His expertise aligns with SMU’s strategic priorities in Asia-focused finance and sustainable living through informed corporate governance frameworks.

• Financial Contracting
• Corporate Disclosure
• Corporate Investment Behavior
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Prof Kulwant Singh is a Professor of Strategy and Policy at the NUS Business School, National University of Singapore. His research focuses on strategy, management, organizational behavior, applied economics, and business systems in regional and global contexts. He holds a permanent academic appointment since January 2022. Teaching philosophy emphasizes contextualizing content for Singapore/Asia-Pacific business environments through case studies and combining theoretical frameworks with practical applications. He prioritizes interactive seminars to enhance student engagement and theoretical understanding in strategy education. Research interests include corporate diversification strategies, political ties' impact, alliance portfolio management, institutional transitions, and innovation dynamics in emerging markets. His work bridges universal strategic theories with Asia-specific business practices. Award-winning contributions include developing teaching materials for regional business contexts and advancing understanding of strategic competition in complex environments. Active in academic leadership through conference organization and editorial roles in strategy research.

• Strategy
• Management and Organisational Behaviour
• Applied Economics
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Thompson S.H. Teo is a Professor in the Department of Analytics and Operations (DAO) at the National University of Singapore (NUS) Business School. He holds editorial roles in top journals including European Journal of Information Systems, International Journal of Information Management, and Communications of the AIS. His research spans information systems strategy, business-IT alignment, e-commerce, sustainability, and AI's societal impacts. With over 200 publications, he ranked #143 globally in 2023 among business scientists (research.com) and was recognized in Stanford's top 2% global scientists (2021-2023). Awards include the Best Associate Editor Award (2017) and AIS Distinguished Membership. Thompson's research interests include IT adoption, cyberloafing, supply chain digitalization, and green innovation. He teaches courses on innovation, Industry 4.0, and strategic IT at undergraduate, masters, and executive levels. Notable contributions include frameworks for commute experience analysis and AI adoption market signals. His work bridges theory and practice, addressing challenges in sustainability, organizational behavior, and digital governance. Affiliations: NUS Business School, Distinguished Editorial Advisory Board (IJoIM), Senior Member (INFORMS) Grants & Leadership: Extensive editorial leadership, supervised China Scholarship Council PhD students, and executive programs on innovation design thinking. Key Contributions: Over 270 publications, four co-edited books on IT/e-commerce, and policy-relevant studies on environmental regulations and green tech adoption. His research often employs mixed methods (e.g., QCA for corruption analysis, PLS-SEM for cyberloafing models) and addresses global issues like fake news mitigation via ChatGPT and pandemic-era customer engagement in short videos.

• Information Systems
• Business Systems
• Strategy and Organizational Behavior
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Dr. Adelyn Lim serves as a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at the National University of Singapore's Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. She also holds the position of Research Associate at the Centre for Family and Population Research and serves on the editorial board of Women's Studies International Forum. Recent appointments include Assistant Dean (since July 2023) and Deputy Head of Sociology and Anthropology (effective January 2025). Her educational background includes a PhD in Anthropology from the Australian National University (2010) and a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Hong Kong's School of Modern Languages and Cultures (2011-2012). Dr. Lim is an anthropologist and ethnographer specializing in gender and sexuality, with particular focus on cultures of fatherhood, reproductive health, and intersectional and transnational feminisms. Her research examines how gender dynamics intersect with state policies, cultural traditions, and social movements in Asian contexts, particularly Singapore and Hong Kong. She employs critical feminist frameworks to analyze how patriarchal structures persist despite apparent advances in gender equality. Her publication record shows a clear trajectory examining gender relations in Asian societies, with increasing focus on Confucian masculinity and state policies affecting gender roles. Recent work analyzes Singaporean parenting advice to fathers, police work gender dynamics, and 'Asian values' in gender politics, demonstrating how gender essentialism and heteronormativity persist despite progressive rhetoric. Earlier research focused on transnational feminist organizing in Hong Kong, particularly around domestic workers' and sex workers' rights. Dr. Lim teaches courses on Singapore Society, Gender Studies, Sexuality in Comparative Perspective, Social Movements and Collective Action, and co-teaches an interdisciplinary course on Nature and Nurture: Rethinking Sex and Gender with Professor Antonia Monteiro from the Department of Biological Sciences. Her teaching reflects her research interests in gender, sexuality, and social movements, with particular attention to Asian contexts.

• Gender studies
• Sociology
• Anthropology
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Grace Lim is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Management at the Nanyang Business School, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. Her research focuses on inclusion, diversity, and the empowerment of disadvantaged employees in organizations, particularly those from lower social class backgrounds and women. Education: Ph.D. in Business (Organizational Behavior and Human Resources), Singapore Management University B.Sc. in Psychology, National University of Singapore Her research employs a range of methodologies, including field surveys, experiments, archival data, and qualitative methods, to ensure robust and generalizable findings. She investigates how individuals can exercise agency to overcome structural disadvantages in the workplace, contributing to the fields of organizational behavior, human resources, and social psychology. Her recent publications reflect a strong trend in studying diversity, inclusion, and equity, with a focus on social class, gender, leadership, and employee well-being. The research spans interdisciplinary themes, integrating insights from psychology, management, and sociology to understand workplace dynamics. Scientific Contributions: Published in top-tier journals such as Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes and Academy of Management Annals Research on social class, gender, inclusion, and leadership has been influential in shaping organizational practices Dr. Lim is actively involved in advancing knowledge in organizational behavior and human resources. She has not supervised any listed students yet but continues to contribute through impactful research and academic engagement. She is a member of the Centre for Leadership and Cultural Intelligence at NTU, collaborating on initiatives related to cultural intelligence and inclusive leadership.

• Organizational Behavior
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Social Class in Organizations
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YUE Heng is a Full-time Professor of Accounting at Singapore Management University (SMU), holding dual roles as Director of the SMU-ZJU Doctor of Business Administration (Accounting & Finance) Program and Programme Director of the SMU Tsinghua Joint Master of Science in CFO Leadership. He joined SMU in 2015 after teaching at Peking University, where he earned his Bachelor's degree in Management from the Guanghua School of Management. He holds a PhD in Accounting from Tulane University's Freeman School of Business. His research focuses on corporate governance, earnings management, voluntary disclosure in emerging markets, and capital market dynamics. Notable contributions include studies on tunneling through intercorporate loans, political corruption impacts on reporting quality, and cultural influences on corporate risk-taking. His work has been published in top journals like the Journal of Financial Economics and The Accounting Review . Honors include the Liyining Research Award (2013) and the ICBC Economic Scholar Award (2011). He advises doctoral students in accounting and has contributed to curriculum development in executive education programs. His current research explores green transition challenges, audit quality in anti-corruption contexts, and information asymmetry in emerging markets. Key Research Themes: Corporate Governance Failures, Financial Transparency, Political Economy of Accounting, Emerging Market Financial Systems Teaching Areas: Advanced Financial Accounting, CFO Leadership, Financial Statement Analysis

• Corporate Governance
• Earnings Management
• Voluntary Disclosure
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Arzi Adbi is an Associate Professor of Strategy and Policy at the National University of Singapore Business School, with affiliate appointments in the Sustainable and Green Finance Institute. His research examines grand challenges in emerging markets, particularly at the intersection of business strategy and sustainable development. Primary research streams investigate nonmarket strategy, impact investing, microfinance systems, and institutional responses to environmental pressures. Recent publications analyze network structures in venture capital, noise pollution impacts on education, and competitive dynamics following public sector withdrawal. Adbi serves as Associate Program Chair for the Stakeholder Strategy Interest Group at the Strategic Management Society and holds editorial responsibilities at the Strategic Management Journal. His work has received best paper awards from major management associations.

• Nonmarket Strategy
• Sustainable Development
• Emerging Markets
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Associate Professor Lucy Chen is a faculty member at the NUS Business School , National University of Singapore, specializing in the Department of Analytics & Operations. With over 15 years at NUS, she bridges operations management and business analytics in her teaching and research. PhD and MSc in Operations Management from Cornell University Her research explores inventory management , supply chain dynamics , and the intersection of operations-marketing . Recent work investigates corporate behavior around quarterly targets, including publications like Supply Chain Performance with Target-Oriented Firms . She employs immersive teaching methods such as supply chain simulations and role-playing games to engage students. Lucy's Google Scholar profile reveals 15 years of contributions spanning: Strategic inventory optimization Behavioral aspects of supply chain decision-making Co-opetition models in service clusters Impact of financial turbulence on operations Cultural influences on inventory behavior Architectural innovations in balanced ordering systems In 2022, her research on target-oriented firms demonstrated how operational adjustments benefit trading partners more than focal companies. She actively mentors students in operations/supply chain management , emphasizing skill transferability to sectors like banking analytics and logistics consulting.

• Supply Chain Management
• Inventory Management
• Operations-Marketing Interface
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Assoc Prof Ho Chee Kong is an Associate Professor and founding Head of Composition at the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music, National University of Singapore. He currently serves as Vice Dean (Academic Programmes & Quality Enhancement). A Singaporean composer renowned for fusing Western and Chinese musical traditions, his works have been performed globally at venues like the Singapore Arts Festival, International Bela Bartok Choral Competition, and Asia-Pacific Improvisers Symposium. His research explores music's role in modern society, multimedia productions, and organizational contexts. Notable compositions include There and Back (2019 Best New Classical Work), Empyrean Lights (Singapore's 50th Anniversary commission), and Passage-Fantasy . He has presented at international conferences such as the Reflective Conservatoire Conference and the Performer’s Voice Symposium. HO holds leadership roles in arts organizations including Vice-President of the International Computer Music Association, founding President of the Composers Society of Singapore, and board member of the Ding Yi Music Company. His works are celebrated for their 'exotic instrumental colors' and narrative power, bridging cultural divides through music. HO's professional engagements include advisory roles with the Singapore Chinese Orchestra, Singapore School of the Arts, and international festivals. He has organized major events like the 29th International Computer Music Conference (2003) and the Asian Composers League Festival (2013).

• Music Composition
• Cultural Fusion in Music
• Multimedia Music Production
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Reddi KOTHA is the Lee Kong Chian Professor of Strategy & Entrepreneurship at the Lee Kong Chian School of Business, Singapore Management University (SMU). He holds roles as PGR Coordinator for Strategy & Entrepreneurship and Innovation and Entrepreneurship Research Peak Lead. His academic journey includes a Ph.D. in Entrepreneurship from London Business School (2007) and an MBA from Babson College (2002). KOTHA’s research focuses on entrepreneurship, technology innovation, and strategic management, with notable contributions to understanding family firms, entrepreneurial training, and technology commercialization. He has been recognized with awards such as the Best Paper in Family Business Award (2006) and the Best Contribution by a Young Scholar (2008–2009) . His grants include significant funding for studies on startup scaling, innovation in Chinese firms, and venture capital research. KOTHA’s work bridges academic and practical insights, as seen in collaborations with organizations like RWDC Industries and SensorFlow. His research themes emphasize strategic innovation, entrepreneurial ecosystems, and the interplay between kinship networks and firm performance. He has contributed to high-impact journals like the Strategic Management Journal and Academy of Management Journal , with recent focus on post-financial crisis multinational strategies and the impact of managerial training on venture growth.

• Entrepreneurship
• Technology Innovation
• Strategic Management
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Assoc Professor Swee Lin Ho is a distinguished sociologist and anthropologist at the National University of Singapore's Department of Sociology within the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. Joining NUS in 2012 after four years as a Korea Foundation Research Fellow and Assistant Professor at Catholic University of Korea, she maintains active research and teaching roles with office AS1 04-29 at 11 Arts Link, Singapore. Her academic journey began with undergraduate studies in Philosophy at NUS, followed by extensive professional experience as auditor, financial journalist, and Vice President in business development across China, Hong Kong, Japan, and the UK. She later earned an M.A. in Comparative Culture (Sociology) from Sophia University (Tokyo), followed by M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Social Anthropology at University of Oxford. Professor Ho's research focuses on neoliberal transformations of urban economic life across East Asia, examining how flexible labor patterns reshape self-identity, gender dynamics, money management, and urban space. Her work spans ethnographic studies on Japanese love hotels, extramarital experiences, women's drinking practices, and K-pop idolization, extending to current investigations of global classical music and food industries. She analyzes how 'creativity' and 'passion' co-option in creative sectors impacts economic security, having conducted fieldwork with violin-makers in Italy and Asian musicians in Europe. Her publications reveal consistent engagement with gender precarity in Japanese corporate culture, workplace harassment legislation, and pandemic-era consumption shifts. Key thematic clusters include gendered labor markets, urban spatial transformations, and cultural globalization's impact on intimate relationships. 2020 Book Grant by AmorePacific Foundation for Pride and Ambivalence: The Ascent of East Asia in Western Classical Music Professor Ho mentors students through ethnographic field research methods while examining emergent corporate cultures and global Asian popular culture flows. Her multilingual capabilities (English, Mandarin, Cantonese, Japanese, Korean, Malay, French, Italian, Spanish) enable deep cross-cultural analysis of financialization patterns and intimacy commercialization across Asia.

• Urban Anthropology
• Gender Studies
• Labor Economics
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Dr. Sooyeol Kim is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Management and Organisation at the National University of Singapore's NUS Business School. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, a BA from Michigan State University, and an MA from George Mason University. His research focuses on occupational stress, recovery processes, leader-member dynamics, and workplace inclusion. Key areas include microbreaks' impact on well-being, leadership's role in employee recovery, and the effects of workplace safety and political interactions. His work has been published in top journals like Journal of Applied Psychology and Journal of Organizational Behavior . Education: Ph.D., Human Resources Management, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign MA, Industrial and Organisational Psychology, George Mason University BA, Psychology, Michigan State University Research Interests: Occupational stress and recovery mechanisms Leadership and follower dynamics Workplace safety and health anxiety Political behavior in organizational settings Employee well-being and microbreak strategies Publications: Dr. Kim's recent work examines daily experiences of workplace stressors, including customer harassment, safety violations, and political conversations. He emphasizes organizational resources (e.g., health climate, safety training) as critical moderators of negative outcomes. His studies often employ experience sampling methods to capture real-time workplace dynamics, contributing to theories of stress, recovery, and emotional contagion. Awards: None explicitly listed in the provided texts. Advising & Grants: While specific grants are not detailed, his research aligns with funding priorities in occupational health and organizational psychology. Advising records are not provided in the text. Labs/Teams: Affiliated with the Management and Organisation Department's research units at NUS, though specific lab names are not mentioned.

• Occupational stress and well-being
• Work recovery processes
• Leader-member interactions
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I.P.L. Png serves as a Distinguished Professor at the National University of Singapore (NUS) Business School with courtesy appointments in Economics and Information Systems and Analytics across three faculties. Currently (2023-24), he holds an NUS Fellowship at Stanford's Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences. His prior academic roles include faculty positions at UCLA (1985-96) and HKUST (1993-96), plus visiting professorships at Dartmouth and Cornell. Png earned first-class honours in economics from the University of Cambridge (1978) and a PhD from Stanford Graduate School of Business (1985). His educational trajectory began at Singapore's Anglo-Chinese School. His research centers on innovation and productivity economics, examining patent law impacts, behavioral biases in decision-making, and technology-labor market interactions. Recent work synthesizes empirical field studies with theoretical modeling, particularly analyzing how intellectual property regimes affect R&D allocation and how automation reshapes workforce specialization. His interdisciplinary approach bridges economics, strategy, and information systems. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals dominant themes: patent policy effects on innovation (40% of works), behavioral economics applications (30%), and technology-driven labor market transformations (20%), with supplementary work in health and environmental economics. This portfolio demonstrates consistent focus on real-world economic mechanisms through rigorous empirical lenses. His scientific recognition includes: NUS Fellow, Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences (2023-24) Png has secured major research funding as Principal Investigator: SPIRE (Service Productivity and Innovation Research), $4.75 million (2017-22) BeWork (Behavioural Biases at Work), $1.63 million (2023-27) While no specific lab affiliations are documented, his collaborative network spans institutions globally, evidenced by cross-university appointments and multi-institutional grants. His work with the Social Sciences Research Council of Singapore indicates active engagement in national policy research initiatives.

• Innovation Economics
• Productivity Economics
• Applied Economics
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CHEN Liang is an Associate Professor of Strategy & Entrepreneurship at the Lee Kong Chian School of Business, Singapore Management University, and holds the title of Professor Emeritus. He previously served as an Associate Professor at the University of Melbourne (2022–2023). His research focuses on platform ecosystems, digital transformation, global strategy, and multinational firms. Dr. Chen earned his Ph.D. in Business Economics from the University of Leeds (2015), M.Sc. in Management from the University of Leeds (2011), and B.Sc. in Business Administration from Fudan University (2010). His research explores digital platforms' governance, ecosystem dynamics, and international business strategies. Notable works include studies on algorithmic governance, multinational platform legitimacy, and non-traditional market entry modes. Received the 2024 Distinguished Deputy Editor Award (Management and Organization Review) 2022 FIU Emerging Scholar Award (Academy of Management) 2022 Distinguished Editor Award (Management and Organization Review) As a research advisor, he mentors MANISH JETHRA. His work bridges strategy, international business, and digital innovation, addressing challenges in global platform expansion and ecosystem governance.

• Platform Ecosystems
• Global Strategy
• Digital Transformation
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Yohei Kato is a Research Fellow at the Lee Kuan Yew Centre for Innovative Cities, Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD). He holds a PhD in Architecture and Sustainable Design (SUTD, 2023), an MSc in Community Development (University of California, Davis, 2015), and a BA in International Development (University of Tsukuba, 2013). His research focuses on community engagement, urban sustainability, and participatory methodologies. Key areas include empowerment mechanisms, mixed-methods research, social network analysis, and youth participation in urban design. He supports projects such as the 'Integrated Socio-Temporal Study of Outdoor Recreation Spaces in Singapore' and has contributed to initiatives in Japan, India, Bangladesh, and the US. Recent work explores how outdoor spaces influence social interactions and wellbeing, as well as strategies for inclusive built environments through participatory approaches. Education: PhD in Architecture and Sustainable Design (SUTD, 2023) MSc in Community Development (UC Davis, 2015) BA in International Development (University of Tsukuba, 2013) Research Themes: Community development and empowerment Urban design for inclusivity Photovoice & participatory methods Social network analysis Youth & children's participation Outdoor spaces and wellbeing Key Projects: Outdoor Recreation Spaces in Singapore study Placekeeping initiatives in Japan Landscape democracy analysis along Singapore’s Rail Corridor His work bridges academic research and practical urban planning, emphasizing collaborative frameworks to address contemporary challenges in community development and sustainable design.

• Community Development
• Urban Studies
• Empowerment
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