Juan Ignacio Ibañez

Juan Ignacio Ibañez is a Researcher at University College London's Department of Computer Science and concurrently holds the role of Teaching Assistant at UCL's School of Management. He also serves as Chief of Staff at the DLT Science Foundation and is a Lecturer at the Catholic University of Argentina and Catholic University of Córdoba. His research focuses on blockchain technology, supply chain innovation, energy policy, and climate change mitigation, with particular emphasis on sustainable applications of distributed ledger technologies.

Education:

• PhD in Law and Social Sciences, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba (2021–present)
• LL.M. in Law and Economics, University of Hamburg
• LL.M. in Law, Economics and Management, University of Aix-Marseille
• Juris Doctor, National University of Córdoba
• Bachelor's Degree in International Relations, Catholic University of Córdoba

Research Interests: Juan's work bridges academia and industry, addressing critical challenges in blockchain sustainability, regulatory compliance (e.g., MiCA framework), and triple-entry accounting systems. He actively contributes to international committees like BSI DLT/1 and IETF Blockchain Gateway Interoperability Group, advocating for environmentally conscious cryptocurrency practices and transparent supply chains.

Recent Work Trends: His publications emphasize blockchain's environmental impact, regulatory frameworks, and transformative potential in financial and energy sectors. Key themes include optimizing Bitcoin's energy footprint, standardizing ledger systems, and integrating ESG principles into digital assets.

Professional Engagements:

• General Secretary, MiCA Crypto Alliance
• Sustainability Lead, Development International e.V.
• Adjunct Professor, Catholic University of Córdoba
• Consultant, Smat SA

Labs & Teams: Core member of UCL Centre for Blockchain Technologies (UCL CBT) and DLT Science Foundation, collaborating on projects such as blockchain-based carbon trading systems and sustainable mining solutions.