Dan MA

Dan MA is an Associate Professor of Information Systems at the School of Computing and Information Systems (SCIS), Singapore Management University (SMU). He holds a PhD from the University of Rochester (2006). His research focuses on Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Cybersecurity, and Digital Transformation, with particular emphasis on software reliability, payment systems design, and cloud computing strategies. He advises PhD candidates in SMU-ZJU and SJTU-SMU DBA programs.

Research interests include optimizing retail payment systems, analyzing bug bounty programs for software security, and evaluating cloud computing adoption readiness. His work bridges economic theory and technology management, addressing challenges in SaaS models, mobile payment ecosystems, and real-time financial infrastructure.

Recent articles highlight trends in competitive content platform strategies, cybersecurity through crowd-sourced bug bounty programs, and the design of innovative payment systems. His contributions span over 40 peer-reviewed publications since 2002, with notable focus areas in fintech innovation and IT-enabled service economies.

Teaching responsibilities include courses on advanced IS management and technology strategy. He has supervised three doctoral students and maintains active collaborations in cybersecurity and digital transformation research.