Mariusz Nowostawski

Mariusz Nowostawski is a Professor at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), leading the Bachelor in Programming study program and directing the Decentralised Systems Engineering Lab. His research focuses on self-organising systems, adaptive/autonomous computation, peer-to-peer systems, and decentralisation technology, including blockchain systems like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Lightning Network.

• Expertise in blockchain governance and cross-chain decentralised autonomous organisations (DAOs)
• Specialises in self-sovereign identity systems and privacy-preserving infrastructure
• Collaborates with Europol on cryptocurrency anonymity and privacy research
• Industry experience with Sun Microsystems and Oracle

His recent publications address blockchain consensus evolution, decentralised identity management, and privacy-preserving techniques. Key themes include decentralization, peer-to-peer networks, and applications in healthcare and pandemic management.

Research trends highlight a focus on cross-chain interoperability, self-sovereign identity challenges, and blockchain-based solutions for healthcare and cybersecurity. He explores technical aspects like Lightning Network optimization and governance dynamics in Bitcoin and DAOs.

As an educator, he teaches programming, peer-to-peer systems, distributed/decentralisation technologies, and blockchain. Personal interests include rock climbing, paragliding, and long-distance running.