Tim Roughgarden

Tim Roughgarden is a Professor of Computer Science at Columbia University and a member of the Data Science Institute. His research focuses on algorithmic game theory, blockchain protocols, and beyond-worst-case algorithm analysis. He also serves as Head of Research at a16z crypto.

He is known for his work on the Price of Anarchy, auction design, and the theoretical foundations of web3 technologies. His Algorithms Illuminated book series is widely used in academic and industry settings.

Roughgarden's recent work explores transaction fee mechanisms, consensus algorithms, and cryptographic protocols for decentralized systems. He has delivered keynotes on topics like blockchain security and economic incentives in distributed systems.