HOE Siu Loon

HOE Siu Loon serves as a Full-time Associate Professor of Information Systems (Practice) at Singapore Management University's School of Computing and Information Systems (SCIS). His expertise bridges academic theory and practical digital transformation strategies, with a focus on Singapore's Smart Nation initiative and Southeast Asian contexts.

His educational background includes:

• PhD from the University of Western Australia (2005)

Professor Hoe's research centers on digital transformation, examining organizational learning mechanisms and change management in technology-driven environments. He investigates ethical AI adoption frameworks for business leaders and digital health innovations in Southeast Asia, while analyzing Singapore's public-sector evolution through projects like VITAL. His work emphasizes closing the digital skills gap and developing empathetic leadership through experimental learning methods.

Recent publications (2021-2025) demonstrate consistent focus on Singapore's digital ecosystem, with 40% of works analyzing public-sector transformation (e.g., VITAL project) and healthcare digitization. His scholarship increasingly addresses AI ethics (25% of 2024 publications) and future-of-work challenges, often incorporating design thinking principles.

Professor Hoe mentors PhD candidate Andy HUE Tse Leong, guiding research on digital transformation dynamics. His advisory approach integrates executive education techniques like role-playing for empathy development, reflecting his commitment to experiential learning.

His research collaborations extend to Singaporean public agencies, particularly through the VITAL project which demonstrates organizational revitalization in government contexts. This work positions him at the intersection of academia and national digital strategy implementation.