Ariffin Kawaja

Ariffin Kawaja is a dedicated professional with a diverse background in technology entrepreneurship and academia. He holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Public Health from Nanyang Technological University, with a specialization in healthcare information, specifically focusing on using gamification and emotion-based health messages for diabetes management.

Prior to his academic pursuits, Ariffin ventured into the technology entrepreneurship sector, where he successfully managed health and education software projects. He actively participated in business plan competitions, such as ideasinc 2015 organized by NTU, showcasing his entrepreneurial spirit. Ariffin has a proven track record of securing investments of up to SGD$1.8 million from private investors and government entities to drive his ventures.

Ariffin Kawaja's educational journey includes a Master of Science (MSc) in Information System from Nanyang Technological University and a Bachelor's degree in Computing with a focus on Computer Science from the National University of Singapore (NUS).

Currently serving as a Research Fellow at Nanyang Technological University, Ariffin has held key roles in various organizations, including Co-Founder/CEO at StretchSkin Technologies Pte. Ltd., Research Associate at SMU Centre for AI & Data Governance, and Founder/CEO at Halbase Pte Ltd and Retriva Solutions Pte Ltd. Ariffin is passionate about engaging in impactful projects with clear objectives and tangible outcomes.