Ajay Shrestha

Dr. Ajay Shrestha is a researcher and educator specializing in blockchain technology, AI ethics, and privacy governance. His work bridges technical innovation with societal impact, focusing on youth digital rights, decentralized systems, and ethical AI frameworks. He has contributed to multiple academic disciplines including computer science, healthcare informatics, and education technology.

Research interests include blockchain applications in data sharing (e.g., NFTs for certificates), privacy calculus in AI systems, and federated learning mechanisms. He has published extensively on youth privacy, medical technology outcomes, and interdisciplinary ethical challenges. Over 20+ peer-reviewed articles since 2014 highlight his sustained contributions to both technical and human-centered computing domains.

Notable themes in his work include:

• Blockchain-based solutions for trust and transparency
• Stakeholder-centric ethical frameworks for emerging technologies
• User acceptance models for decentralized systems
• Privacy considerations in youth-facing AI applications

His recent 2025 publications emphasize frameworks for ethical AI alignment, youth privacy management, and comparative stakeholder analyses. Earlier work includes foundational studies on federated learning incentives and SIP infrastructure security.