Olivier Rikken

Dr. Ir. Olivier Rikken, MBA is a Lecturer at TU Delft's Faculty of Technology, Policy and Management, specializing in blockchain governance and decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs). He holds multiple roles including Director of Ledger Leopard, Head of Research at 2Tokens Foundation, and ISO Smart Contract Workgroup Spokesperson. His expertise spans blockchain applications in governance, service management, and public participation. Rikken is a globally recognized thought leader (#3 on Thinkers360's Blockchain Top 100) and teaches at TU Delft, University of Curaçao, Nyenrode Business Universiteit, and TIAS. His research focuses on DAO viability, blockchain legal frameworks, and service innovation.

Education: Holds a Doctorate in Engineering (Dr.ir.) and an MBA. Active in academic-industry collaboration through roles like Coach of Yes!Delft Blockchain Program.

Research interests include blockchain governance models, smart contracts, and organizational viability in decentralized systems. Recent work emphasizes DACPOs (Decentralized Autonomous Citizen Participation Organizations) for trust-building in public services. Over 20 years of experience spans industry (e.g., Heineken operational improvements) and academic research.

Awards: Featured in Global Top 100 Blockchain Thinkers (Thinkers360).

Grants & Labs: Associated with 2Tokens Foundation research initiatives and contributes to blockchain innovation through academic and industry partnerships.