Arif Perdana

Dr. arif perdana profile

Associate Professor, Data Science

E: arif.perdana@monash.edu

  • Accepting PhD students

Arif's diverse research illuminates the transformative role of digital technologies such as algorithmic systems, automated decision making, data analytics, and blockchain in a variety of 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 artificial intelligence (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.

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 more than a decade at various prestigious universities such as Singapore Institute of Technology, Aarhus University and 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.

Arif has managed to secure significant funding for his work, including research grants from the Singapore 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, and Singapore Institute of Technology Ignition Grants.

More information

  • Perdana, A., Lee, W.E., & Chu, M.K. (2023). Prototyping and Implementing Robotic Process Automation in Accounting Firms: Benefits, Challenges and Opportunities to Audit Automation. International Journal of Accounting Information Systems. (ABDC: A; SJR: Q1; AJG/ABS: 2).
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  • Perdana, A., Jutasompakorn, P., Chung, S. (2023). Shaping Crowdlending Investors’ Trust: Technology, Social and Economic Exchanges Perspectives. Electronic Markets, 33, Article 25. (ABDC: A; SJR: Q1; AJG/ABS: 2).
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  • Perdana, A. & Chu, M.K. (2023). Assessing Students’ Learning during Pandemic: Responses to the Crisis Period at Singapore’s Higher Education Institutions. Accounting Education. (SJR: Q1; ABDC: A, AJG/ABS: 2).
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  • Perdana, A. & Wang, T. (2023). Harnessing Data and Embracing Digital Strategy at Zalora. Journal of Emerging Technologies in Accounting, 20(1),111–123. (ABDC: B; SJR: Q2).
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  • Perdana, A., & Mokhtar, I.A. (2023). Leveraging Digital Technologies for IT-Enabled Healthcare Transformation at SingHealth. Journal of Information Technology Teaching Cases, 13(1), 97–103 (AJG/ABS: 1).
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  • Jutasompakorn, P., Perdana, A., & Balachandran, V. (2023). Enhancing Decision Making with Machine Learning: The case of Aurora Crowdlending Platform. Journal of Information Technology Teaching Cases, 13(1), 58–66 (AJG/ABS: 1).
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  • Bharathi, S.V.K., Kulkarni, M.S., & Perdana, A. (2023). The Synergy Between Financial Technologies and Financial Inclusion: What We Know and Where We Should Be Heading? Pacific Asia Journal of the Association for Information Systems, 15(1), Article 4. (ABDC: B; AJG/ABS: 2; JIF: 2).
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  • Lee, W.E., & Perdana, A. (2023). Effects of Experiential Service Learning in Improving Community Engagement Perception, Sustainability Awareness, and Data Analytics Competency. Journal of Accounting Education, 62, 100830 (SJR: Q1; ABDC: B, AJG/ABS: 2).
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  • Liew, A., O'Leary, D., Perdana, A., & Wang, T. (2022). Digital Transformation in Accounting and Auditing: 2021 International Conference of the Journal of Information Systems Panel Discussion. Journal of Information Systems, 36(3), 177-190. (SJR: Q1; ABDC: A; AJG/ABS: 1).
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  • Perdana, A., & Arisandi, D. (2022). Automation at Truveil: Business Process Understanding and Analysis in RPA Implementation. Journal of Emerging Technologies in Accounting, 19(2), 141-154. https://doi.org/10.2308/JETA-2021-025 (ABDC: B; SJR: Q2).
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  • Perdana, A., & Tan, A. (2022). Performing Business Risk Assessment with Real-World Dataset and Data Visualisation. Journal of Information Technology Teaching Cases, 12(1), 96-101. (AJG/ABS: 1).
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  • Perdana, A., Lee, H-H., Arisandi, D., & Koh, S-K. (2022). Accelerating Data Analytics Adoption in Small and Mid-size Enterprises: A Singapore Context. Technology in Society, 69, 101966.  (SJR: Q1, ABDC: B).
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  • Perdana, A., Lee, H-H., Koh,S-K., & Arisandi, D. (2022). Data Analytics in Small and Mid-size Enterprises: Enablers and Inhibitors for Business Value and Firm Performance. International Journal of Accounting Information Systems, 44, 100547 (ABDC: A; SJR: Q1; AJG/ABS: 2).
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  • Perdana, A., & Mokhtar, I.A. (2022). Seniors’ Adoption of Digital Devices and Virtual Event Platforms in Singapore during Covid-19. Technology in Society. 68, 101817. (SJR: Q1, ABDC: B).
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  • Perdana, A., Lee, H-H., & Jutasompakorn, P. (2021). Crowdlending in Asia: Lessons from its Chequered History. Pacific Asia Journal of the Association for Information Systems, 13(4), 97-130. (ABDC: B; AJG/ABS: 2; JIF: 2).
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  • Lim, C.Y, Perdana, A., & Wong, S.R. (2021). Pursuing Effectiveness and Efficiency: Data Model for Workforce Scheduling at Alvarino. Journal of Information Technology Teaching Cases, 11(1), 14-19. (AJG/ABS: 1).
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  • Perdana, A., Lee, W.E., & Robb, A. (2021). From Enfant Terrible to Problem-Solver? Tracing the Competing Discourse to Explain Blockchain-Related Technologies’ Diffusion. Telematics and Informatics, 63, 101662. (SJR: Q1; ABDC: C).
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  • Perdana, A., Robb, A., Balachandran, V., & Rohde, F. (2021). Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT): Its Evolutionary Path and the Road Ahead. Information & Management, 58, 103316. (SJR: Q1; ABDC: A*; AJG/ABS: 3).
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  • Perdana, A., Gaffoor. J., & Lee, H.H. (2020). Getting Data Analytics on Board at the Cage. Journal of Information Technology Teaching Cases, 10(1), 29-34. (AJG/ABS: 1).
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  • Wee, T., Perdana, A., Remy, D. (2019). Data Analytics Dilemma at Alpen Hotel. Journal of Information Technology Teaching Cases, 9(2), 58-63. (AJG/ABS: 1)
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  • Perdana, A., Robb, A., & Rohde, F. (2019). Interactive Data and Information Visualization: Unpacking its Characteristics and Influencing Aspects on Decision-making. Pacific Asia Journal of the Association for Information Systems, 11(4), 1-30. (ABDC: B; AJG/ABS: 2; JIF: 2).
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  • Perdana, A., Robb, A., & Rohde, F. (2019). Textual and Contextual Analysis of Professionals’ Discourses on XBRL Data and Information Quality. International Journal of Accounting and Information Management, 27(3), 492-511.  (SJR: Q2; ABDC: B; AJG/ABS: 2).
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  • Perdana, A., Robb, A., & Rohde, F. (2019). Interactive Data Visualization for Accounting Information: A Three-Fit Perspective. Behaviour & Information Technology, 38(1), 85-100.  (SJR: Q1; ABDC: A; AJG/ABS: 2).
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  • Perdana, A., Robb, A., Rohde, F., & Birt, J. (2018). Standard Business Reporting Adoption in Australia – Critically Acclaimed, Box Office Flops: Constructivist and Ecological Rationalities in Information Systems Adoption. Australasian Journal of Information Systems, 22.  (SJR: Q2; ABDC: A; AJG/ABS: 1).
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  • Perdana, A., Robb, A., & Rohde, F. (2018). Does Visualization Matter? The Role of Interactive Data Visualization to Make Sense of Information. Australasian Journal of Information Systems, 22.  (SJR: Q2; ABDC: A; AJG/ABS: 1).
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  • Perdana, A., Robb, A., & Rohde, F. (2015). XBRL Diffusion in Social Media: Discourses and Community Learning. Journal of Information Systems, 29(2): 71-106. (SJR: Q1; ABDC: A; AJG/ABS: 1).
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  • Perdana, A., Robb, A., & Rohde, F. (2015). An Integrative Review and Synthesis of XBRL Research in Academic Journals. Journal of Information Systems, 29(1): 115-153. (SJR: Q1; ABDC: A; AJG/ABS: 1).

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    Teaching:

    • Introduction to Database
    • Data Exploration and Visualisation
    • Algorithms and  Programming Foundations in Python
    • Applied Data Analytics

    Research:

    • Digital Strategy and Sustainability
    • Data Analytics and Machine Learning in Decision Making
    • Blockchain in Business
    • Management Information Systems

    Special Interest - The UN's Sustainable Development Goals

    • Good Health and Wellbeing (#3)
    • Decent Work and Economic Growth (#8)
    • Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure (#9)
  • Ministry of Education (MOE), Singapore, Academic Research Fund Tier 1 (Co-PI). Research Team. Ms. Chu Mui Kim, Ms. Yeap Lay Huai. Coexistence of Algorithmic Systems with the Auditors' Professional Judgement and Decision-Making, Skills and Knowledge. Amount: SGD 9,876,55 (Sept 2023 to March 2025)
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  • Monash Data Future Institute (MDFI) (PI). Research Team. Dr. Jackie Rong, Dr. Derry Wijaya, and Dr. Ridoan Karim. Human and Algorithmic Systems Co-existence in Finance. Amount: AUD 24,950.00 (June 2023 - June 2024).
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  • Research Grant Bank Indonesia (co-PI). Research Team: Saru Arifin, Professor Novi Quadrianto. Governance, Ethical, Legal, and Social Impact of Algorithmic Systems in Finance: Risk Mitigation and Strengthening the Role of Financial Authorities in Payment Systems and Monetary Stability. Amount: IDR 150,000,000.00 (April 2023 - November 2024).
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  • Unika Atmajaya Decentralized Research Grant (co-PI) in collaboration with an Indonesian Startup company. Research Team: Dr. Feliks P. Sejahtera Surbakti. Business Process Design and Analysis of Start-Up Companies Using Map and Business Process Matrix Method. Amount: IDR 13,850,000.00 (March 2023 - March 2024).
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  • Contract Research in collaboration with Action Lab, Monash University. Research Team: Dr. M. Risqi Saputra. Inclusive Financial Services: Widening Access to Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Lending. Amount: AUD 33,000.00 (Jan 2023 - Dec 2023).
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  • Monash Seed Grant (PI) in collaboration Action Lab, Monash University, and an Indonesian FIntech Company. Research Team: Dr. M Risqi Saputra, Dr. Sarah Gultom. Fintech for Social Impact: Improving Fintech Lending Capability for Financial Inclusion and Sustainability in Indonesia. Amount: AUD 18,000.00 (Aug 2022 - July 2023).
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  • Monash Seed Grant (Co-PI). Research Team: Dr. Grace Wangge, Dr. Ika Idris, Dr. Jessica Watterson. Strengthening Digital Health Governance in Low and Middle Income Countries: Developing Models for Service-Level Data Consent in Indonesia. Amount: AUD 10,000.00 (Aug 2022 - July 2023).
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  • Whyte Fund, Monash University (Co-PI). Research Team: Dr. Misita Anwar (PI). Understanding Farmers' Record-Keeping Practice to Support Decision Making Using Data-Driven Farming In Indonesia, Amount: AUD 43,914.00 (August 2022 to July 2023).
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  • SIT Ignition Grant in collaboration with Home Team Science & Technology Agency; Allen & Gledhill LLP; University of Piraeus; and APWG.eu (Co-PI). Research Team: Dr. Purnima Murali Mohan (PI), and Dr. Peter Loh Kok Keong. An Online Blockchain Smart Contract Vulnerability Scanner, Amount: SGD 99,200.00 (2021-2021)
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  • SIT Ignition Grant in collaboration with Crowdo Holdings Pte, Ltd. (Primary Investigator). Research Team: Co-PI Dr. Pearpilai Jutasompakorn, Dr. Lee Hwee Hoon, and Dr. Alex Qiang Chen. Crowdfunding Investors’ Behaviour: Characteristics and Decision Making, Amount: SGD 88,400.00 (2019 - 2021).
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  • SIT Ignition Grant in collaboration with HANDS Enterprise Solutions, Singapore (Co-PI). Research Team: Dr. Michelle Zou Junqi (PI), Dr. Kevin Ow Yong Keng. Deployment of Data Analytics Models for Workforce and Project Management, Amount: SGD 92,043.00. (2019 - 2021).
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  • SIT Seed Grant in collaboration with  Crowdo Holdings Pte, Ltd. (Co-PI). Research Team: Dr. Pearpilai Jutasompakorn (PI), and Dr. Vivek Balachandran. P2P and Crowdfunding: Credit score, Probability of Default Models and Machine Learning, Amount: SGD 4,920.00 (2019 - 2020).
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  • SIT Seed Grant in collaboration with Baker Tilly Singapore (Co-PI). Research Team: Dr. Lim Chu Yeong (PI), Dr. Lu Liming, and Ms Wong Shin Ren. Scheduling System in an Accountancy and Business Advisory Firm, Amount: SGD 5,280.00 (2018 - 2019).
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  • SIT Ignition Grant in collaboration with RSM Singapore & Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA) (Co-PI). Research Team: Dr. Koh Sze Kee (PI), Dr. Lee Hwee Hoon, and Dr. Desi Arisandi. Data Analytics Adoption for Singapore Small Medium Enterprises, Amount: SGD 18,000.00 (2018 - 2020).
  • Perdana, A. (2023). ‘Fintech’ tak hanya pinjol: Mengenal teknologi finansial dan potensi risikonya di Indonesia. The Conversation Indonesia
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  • Perdana, A., & Wijaya, D. (2023). Mengapa menghentikan penelitian dan eksperimen terkait teknologi ChatGPT bukan solusi jitu? The Conversation Indonesia
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  • Syarif, M., & Perdana, A. (2023). BSI terkena serangan siber: pentingnya tata kelola data yang baik bagi perusahaan. The Conversation Indonesia
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  • Perdana, A. (2021). Kecerobohan Manusia dalam Kebocoran Data. Katadata Indonesia.
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  • Perdana, A. (2021). Dalam kebocoran big data mengapa faktor manusia kerap terlupakan. The Conversation Indonesia.
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  • Perdana, A. (2017). Remitansi dan Layanan Keuangan Digital. Tirto, Indonesia.
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  • Perdana, A. (2015). Fase Baru Sistem Informasi Emiten. Bisnis Indonesia, Indonesia.