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Dr. Vidy Potdar is an Associate Professor at Curtin University's School of Management and Marketing, part of the Faculty of Business and Law. He leads the Blockchain Research and Development Laboratory (BRDL), focusing on blockchain, AI, and IoT solutions for industry and government. Since 2019, his team has delivered eight blockchain projects across agriculture, sustainability, mining, healthcare, and supply chain sectors. He has secured over $12.6M in research funding, including an ARC Industrial Transformation Training Centre grant (2024). With 160+ publications and 20 PhD completions, Dr. Potdar is an active media contributor and YouTube personality.
Education:
- PhD in Information Systems, Curtin University (2006)
- M.Tech in Information Technology, University of Newcastle (2002)
- B.Sc., Gujarat University (2001)
Research Interests: Blockchain, Energy Informatics, IoT, Cybersecurity, and AI-driven solutions for supply chains, smart cities, and sustainability. His work emphasizes commercialization, with projects in mining, healthcare, and environmental sectors.
Key Achievements:
- 8+ awards for research excellence and commercialization
- Guest Editor for IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics (IF 12.3)
- Collaborations with Natsoft Corporation, West Australian Police, and Digital Finance CRC
Grants & Funding:
- ARC NOBEL Training Centre ($5M + $2.6M industry)
- Curtin Ignition Scholarship (2021)
- Curtinnovation Award (2021)
Labs/Teams: Director of the Blockchain Research and Development Laboratory (BRDL), fostering industry partnerships to solve real-world challenges via blockchain and AI.
