Brief Sketch

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Arif's diverse research illuminates the transformative role of digital technologies such as algorithmic systems, automated decision-making, data analytics, and blockchain in various sectors, from finance to education to healthcare transformation. He has provided critical insights into the challenges of adopting digital technologies while exploring technology-driven strategies across sectors. His current studies focus on responsible AI in finance, the applicability of blockchain in business, and machine learning algorithms. These various studies illustrate his extensive portfolio and commitment to tackling the complexities of digital strategies.

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Arif's work history includes his current position as an Associate Professor at Monash University, specialising in digital strategy and sustainability, data science and analytics, and information systems management. His academic work spans over a decade at various prestigious universities such as Singapore Institute of Technology, Aarhus University and the University of Queensland. Prior to his academic career, Arif worked in the IT services and finance industries and has extensive experience in these sectors. Arif is also the Director of the Action Lab Research Network, Indonesia Node, Monash University since December 2022.

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Arif has secured significant funding for his work, including research grants from Singaporean institutions, Australian funding agencies, and the Indonesian government and corporations. Some notable research grants and projects include Monash Data Future Institute (MDFI), Whyte Fund, Research Grant Bank Indonesia, Ministry of Education (MoE), Singapore Academic Research Fund Tier 1 Grant, and Singapore Institute of Technology Ignition Grants.

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Arif has solid experience teaching information systems and analytics to executives and professionals. He conducted several workshops in Singapore, such as Data Analytics for Professionals, Data Analytics and Automation for Accountants, Data Management and Data Protection, Applied Machine Learning for Accountants, Robotic Process Automation, and Data Analytics for Lean Management. The Singapore SkillsFuture professional development and retraining program supported the workshops conducted. He has successfully trained professionals in Singapore and Indonesia.

 

His research appears in several information systems journals such as Information & Management, Behavior & Information Technology, Journal of Information Systems, International Journal of Accounting Information Systems, Telematics and Informatics, and Technology in Society. He has presented his research in various workshops and conferences on primary accounting, accounting information systems and mainstream information systems.