Personal profile
Biography
Dr. Andrei O. J. Kwok is an Associate Professor at the School of Business, Monash University Malaysia and formerly served as the Director of Graduate Coursework Studies. He studies decision-making behavior and strategy with a focus on emerging technologies in business. His research also seeks to raise awareness of how emerging technologies can contribute to socially and economically thriving communities and how they can influence behavior and decision-making toward the technologies. Dr. Kwok uses experimental methods in his research to study individual behavior at the micro-level and business strategy at the macro-level. He has published several forward-thinking and impactful articles, as well as a monograph as the lead author. Before joining academia, Dr. Kwok managed international R&D teams in global technology firms.
Research interests
- Decision-making behavior and strategy
- Emerging technologies (A.I., IoT, blockchain, XR, etc.)
- Operations, supply chain and logistics
- ASEAN regional studies
- Open to any interesting inter-disciplinary research
Supervision interests
- Decision-making behavior and strategy
- Trust, cooperation, performance, motivation
- Human resource management
- Innovation and technology
- Tourism
Education/Academic qualification
Management, Doctor of Philosophy, Monash University Malaysia
Research area keywords
- Decision Making
- Emerging technologies
- Blockchain
- Behavioral/Experimental Psychology
- Supply Chain Management
- Artificial Intelligence
- Trust
- Cooperation
- Motivation
- Tourism Development
- ASEAN
- Innovation and Technology Management
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
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SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Redesign At iHome (RAI) Project: A Collaborative Initiative to Enable Malaysians to Age-In Place
Teh, P.-L. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Kwok, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Loy, D. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Su-Ann, N. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Soh, K. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/03/22 → 31/03/26
Project: Research
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Ethereum as microcredit for financial inclusion in a developing country: Assessing the drivers and barriers
Khalid, S. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)) & Kwok, A. (Chief Investigator (CI))
20/09/23 → 31/10/24
Project: Research
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AGATHA: Pilot of AGATHA, A Digital Healthy Ageing Coach for Older People
Teh, P.-L. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Lee, S. W. H. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Loong, M. C. W. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Kwok, A. (Chief Investigator (CI))
15/06/22 → 26/08/22
Project: Research
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An institutional perspective of technology access as a driver of blockchain-based microcredit
Kwok, A. & Khalid, S., 19 Jun 2025. 1 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
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Examining doctors' business analytics capabilities in using the electronic medical record system for decision-making effectiveness in intensive care units: impact of the COVID-19 pandemic
Liew, E. J. Y., Kwok, A. O. J., Koh, S. G. M., Ruslan, S. R., Hasan, M. S. & Poh, Y. H., Jul 2025, In: PLoS ONE. 20, 7 July, 16 p., e0317954.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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The next frontier of the Internet of Behaviors: data-driven nudging in smart tourism
Kwok, A. O. J., 15 May 2025, In: Journal of Tourism Futures. 11, 2, p. 307-313 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access16 Link opens in a new tab Citations (Scopus) -
A content analysis-based review of blockchain technology’s contribution to business competitive advantage
Kwok, A. O. J. & Maythu, Y., 2024, Emerging Technologies in Business: Innovation Strategies for Competitive Advantage. Kwok, A. O. J. & Teh, P.-L. (eds.). 1st ed. Singapore Singapore: Springer, p. 219-237 19 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (Book) › Research › peer-review
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Blockchain technology as a driver of economic development in small economies: a dynamic capabilities framework
Kwok, A. O. J. & Treiblmaier, H., 2024, In: Journal of Decision Systems. 33, 3, p. 413-438 26 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
17 Link opens in a new tab Citations (Scopus)
Prizes
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Dean's Commendation for Outstanding Contribution to Student Learning
Kwok, A. (Recipient), Nov 2023
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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MUM Staff Mobility Program (Mobility@MUM)
Kwok, A. (Recipient), Oct 2022
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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School of Business Research Excellence Award (Open category)
Kwok, A. (Recipient), Dec 2022
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
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Monash University MentorLinkPhD program
Kwok, A. (Mentor)
1 Jul 2025 → 30 Nov 2025Activity: Other Teaching Engagements and non-HDR Supervisions › Mentor/ Internship supervision
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Monash University Global Staff Mentoring program 2025 (Event)
Nagaratnam, S. (Participant) & Kwok, A. (Advisor)
1 Jul 2025 → 30 Nov 2025Activity: Industry, Government and Philanthropy Engagement and Partnerships › Consultancy
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Andalas University Faculty of Economics and Business International Conference and Doctoral Colloquium 2024
Kwok, A. (Invited speaker)
26 Sept 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to conference
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PLoS ONE (Journal)
Kwok, A. (Editorial board member)
14 Mar 2023 → 31 Oct 2025Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Editorial responsibility
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Jakarta State University doctoral colloquium and international seminar
Kwok, A. (Invited speaker)
27 Oct 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to workshop, seminar, course
Press/Media
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A Home Reimagined, A Life Renewed
Su-Ann, N., Teh, P.-L., Soh, K., Loy, D. & Kwok, A.
14/11/25
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Blogs, Podcasts and Social Media › Social Media Article
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Shared dreams of light and destiny
Su-Ann, N., Teh, P.-L., Soh, K., Hui Ping, H., Kwok, A. & Keng Lin, S.
24/10/25
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Blogs, Podcasts and Social Media › Social Media Mentions
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Why Prosocial Behavior Matters in Engineering Management
Kwok, A. & Watabe, M.
27/12/24
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Article/Feature
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Case Study Insights: PKT Logistics, Monash and Nikkei BizRuptors Collaboration (Part 3)
Su-Ann, N., Teh, P.-L. & Kwok, A.
26/11/24
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Blogs, Podcasts and Social Media › Social Media Mentions
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Case Study Insights: PKT Logistics, Monash and Nikkei BizRuptors Collaboration (Part 2)
Su-Ann, N., Teh, P.-L. & Kwok, A.
25/11/24
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Blogs, Podcasts and Social Media › Social Media Mentions