Arif Perdana is an Associate Professor at Monash University and Director of the Action Lab Indonesia, specializing in digital strategy and data science. With over two decades of experience spanning academia and industry, he has worked with institutions such as the University of Queensland, Aarhus University, and the Singapore Institute of Technology. His research explores responsible AI, blockchain, machine learning, and digital transformation in finance, education, and healthcare. Arif has secured major funding from institutions including Bank Indonesia and the Singapore Government, published in leading journals, and trained over 700 professionals across 150 organizations in Singapore and Indonesia.Vijayakumar Bharathi S. is a Professor at Symbiosis Centre for Information Technology, Symbiosis International (Deemed University). He holds postgraduate degrees in Commerce and Management and a PhD in Computer Science from Symbiosis International, specializing in ERP risk assessment for SMEs. A member of the SAP Academic Alliance Board for Asia Pacific and Japan, he is a global SAP trainer for S4 HANA, ECC6.0, and ByD across multiple countries. His expertise includes intelligent ERP, SAP Analytics Cloud, design thinking, and blockchain applications. He collaborates with SAP headquarters in Germany and contributes to global pilot projects for SAP curriculum development.Kanchan Patil is Deputy Director and Professor at Symbiosis Centre for Information Technology. She holds a Doctorate in Management and a Master’s in Marketing Management from the University of Pune, with a background in Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering. With over 21 years of experience in academia, research, and administration, her teaching spans Industry 4.0, digital transformation, IoT, and marketing. An approved PhD guide, she has secured research grants, published in Scopus and Web of Science journals, and presented at IIMs and IIT Delhi. She also leads faculty and management development programs and is a recipient of multiple education leadership awards.Grace Wangge is an Associate Professor in Public Health at Monash University, Indonesia, where she leads the Master of Public Health program. A medical doctor and epidemiologist, she earned her MD from Universitas Indonesia and PhD in Pharmacoepidemiology from Utrecht University, followed by a postdoctoral fellowship at Harvard Medical School/ Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Since returning to Indonesia in 2014, her research has focused on public health policy, community medicine, nutrition, and pharmacovigilance. She has advised national health initiatives, including the G20 Health Working Group, and continues to explore digital health governance and health science communication in the Indonesian context.Sabina Satriyani Puspita is an Assistant Professor and Interim Course Coordinator for the Public Policy and Management program at Monash University, Indonesia, where she also serves as Deputy Director of the Monash Herb Feith Indonesian Engagement Centre. She joined Monash in 2022 as a Research Fellow at the Institute for Advanced Research. Sabina’s research examines democratisation, political institutions, social movements, gender politics, and sustainable communities, with a focus on Southeast and Northeast Asia. She earned her PhD in comparative politics and international relations from Northwestern University, USA, and previously worked as a policy analyst at Indonesia’s Ministry of Education.Wei Kang is a Senior Lecturer in Accounting and Finance at Anglia Ruskin University’s Faculty of Business and Law, where she also directs the postgraduate accounting and finance program. Her expertise spans finance, sustainable development, and fintech innovations, with a particular focus on their role in advancing environmental and social impact. Wei actively bridges academia and industry, collaborating on initiatives to influence sustainability policies and practices. Her research interests include organisational behaviour, international business, and gender in entrepreneurship. She holds advanced degrees in finance and is committed to preparing graduates for evolving challenges in global finance and sustainability.
