Kuo Chuen Lee

Prof Kuo Chuen Lee is an Adjunct Professor at the Department of Finance, NUS Business School, National University of Singapore. His research spans Urban and Regional Planning, Banking and Finance, Human Resources Management, Strategy and Organizational Behavior, and Transportation Logistics. He has also contributed significantly to Blockchain Technology and Fintech innovation. His work includes pioneering studies on cryptocurrency fundraising mechanisms, trust promotion in blockchain e-commerce, and the LASIC principles for FinTech ventures. Lee has authored/co-authored multiple influential publications in journals like Journal of Financial Perspectives, World Scientific Annual Review of Fintech, and Journal of The British Blockchain Association.

His recent research focuses on agentic AI frameworks for Fintech applications, cryptocurrency investment dynamics, and regulatory mechanisms for decentralized systems. Lee’s earlier work includes foundational studies on Singapore’s vehicle quota system and COE auction mechanisms in the 1990s, demonstrating long-term contributions to both theoretical and applied economics.

Lee’s academic contributions are characterized by interdisciplinary approaches bridging finance, technology, and public policy. His collaborations span institutions globally, with notable co-authors including Shi J, Härdle WK, and Teo EGS. His research has been cited widely, particularly in studies addressing blockchain trust systems and cryptocurrency market behavior.