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Hanqing Jinمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Mathematical Finance
• Stochastic Analysis
• Portfolio Optimization
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Hanqing Jin is an Associate Professor in the Mathematical Institute at the University of Oxford, specializing in Mathematical Finance and Applied Stochastic Analysis. His research focuses on investor decision-making under non-utility behavior, dynamic portfolio optimization, and stochastic control problems in financial markets. Prior to Oxford, he held an Assistant Professorship at the National University of Singapore. He has contributed to foundational work on mean-variance portfolio selection, behavioral finance, and the application of stochastic processes to financial modeling. His academic background includes extensive work on continuous-time portfolio optimization, risk management frameworks, and the intersection of behavioral economics with quantitative finance. Notable contributions include studies on optimal lockdown policies during pandemics, blockchain consensus algorithms analysis, and the development of novel biomarker detection techniques using Raman spectroscopy. Dr. Jin's research integrates advanced mathematical techniques with real-world financial challenges, bridging theoretical models with practical applications in areas such as robo-advising systems and cryptocurrency frameworks. His work on transaction cost analysis and dynamic mean-variance strategies has been widely cited in both academic and industry contexts.

• Market Microstructure
• Fintech
• Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr Olga Klein is an Associate Professor in the Finance Group at Warwick Business School (WBS), University of Warwick. She is also a research fellow at the Gillmore Center for Financial Technology and co-organizes the annual WBS Gillmore Centre Conference on DeFi and Digital Currencies. Her work focuses on market microstructure, fintech innovations, blockchain applications, and regulatory challenges in decentralized finance. She has advised the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) on digital finance policies and contributed to industry collaborations like her project with ChainSolid Labs investigating blockchain scaling solutions on Uniswap. Education: Ph.D. in Finance (University of Mannheim), MSc in Finance & Economics (University of Magdeburg), BSc in Economic Theory (Kyiv-Mohyla Academy) Teaching: Executive MBA, Accelerator MBA, MSc Mathematical Finance, and undergraduate modules in Financial Management, Advanced Trading Strategies, and Finance in Practice Affiliations: European Finance Association program committee member, former post-doctoral fellow at Frankfurt University's E-Finance Lab Her research explores how technology reshapes liquidity and price efficiency in both traditional and decentralized exchanges, with recent emphasis on blockchain scalability and regulatory frameworks for digital assets. Olga's interdisciplinary work bridges theoretical finance with practical fintech applications, addressing emerging trends in automated market making and DeFi infrastructure.

Xuan-Thao Nguyenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Asian Law
• Banking Law
• Business and Corporate Law
• +۱۶ مورد دیگر

Professor Xuan-Thao Nguyen is the Pendleton Miller Chair in Law and Director of the Asian Law Center at the University of Washington School of Law. She specializes in Intellectual Property , Corporate Governance , Technology Law , and Banking , with a focus on Cryptocurrency , Law and Technology , and E-Commerce . Her work bridges legal frameworks with innovation economics. Her research explores IP Taxation as a tool for economic growth, Blockchain applications in corporate law, and Global Tech Competition between China and the U.S. She has advised on high-profile cases involving Trademark Disputes (e.g., Starbucks vs. Starbucks Workers United) and Trade Secrets (Group14 litigation). Recent publications analyze AI Copyright Class Actions (2025), Crypto Losses (2024), and Tech Bankruptcy trends. Her book Silicon Valley Bank: The Rise and Fall of a Community Bank for Tech (2024) provides a critical case study of tech finance. She actively engages in international policy discussions, including Vietnam Data Protection (2024), U.S.-Vietnam Economic Ties (2024), and Metaverse Regulation . She leads UW's Entrepreneurship and Law Speaker Series and collaborates with institutions across Southeast Asia and the U.S.

• Monetary Economics
• Financial Economics
• Information Economics
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Shengxing Zhang is a Visiting Professor of Economics at the Tepper School of Business, Carnegie Mellon University. He specializes in applying search and matching theory, information economics, and monetary economics to study financial market imperfections and monetary policy transmission. His work has been published in top journals such as Econometrica and the American Economic Review. Educations: Ph.D. in Economics, New York University (2014) M.A. in Finance, Fudan University (2008) B.S. in Physics, Tsinghua University (2003) Research Interests: His research focuses on monetary policy transmission mechanisms, financial market structures, and the impact of information asymmetries. Recent work explores decentralized finance (DeFi) systems, cryptocurrency collateral, and systemic risk in financial markets. He also investigates liquidity dynamics in over-the-counter markets and the role of search frictions in economic outcomes. Publications Trends: Zhang's recent articles highlight interdisciplinary approaches, blending traditional macroeconomic theory with modern financial instruments like DeFi lending and cryptocurrency. His work bridges theoretical frameworks (e.g., search and matching models) with real-world applications such as central bank policies and market fragility analysis. Grants & Advising: While no specific grants or advisees are listed, his editorial roles at journals like the Journal of Economic Theory and Review of Economic Studies reflect his influence in shaping academic discourse. He teaches Principles of Macroeconomics at CMU. Labs & Teams: No specific lab affiliations are mentioned, but his collaborations include co-authors from institutions like NYU and the University of Toronto, focusing on financial economics and monetary theory.

Wolfgang Spiess-Knaflمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Social Finance
• Impact Investing
• Artificial Intelligence
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Wolfgang Spiess-Knafl is a Research Fellow at the European Center for Social Finance at Munich Business School (MBS). He holds a doctorate from the Technical University of Munich on 'Financing of Social Enterprises' and has extensive post-doctoral experience at Zeppelin University, focusing on Social Finance and Impact Investing. His research spans Social Innovation, Climate Finance, and the application of AI/Blockchain for social impact. **Education**: Management Engineering from Vienna University of Technology (with exchanges at PUC Rio de Janeiro and INSA Rouen) Doctorate in Entrepreneurial Finance from Technical University of Munich **Research Interests**: He specializes in impact investing mechanisms, social enterprise financing, and integrating emerging technologies like AI and blockchain into social finance. His work with the European Commission, FEBEA, and German foundations has shaped policy frameworks for ethical finance and climate resilience. **Key Contributions**: Authored seminal books on Impact Investing (Palgrave Macmillan) and AI/Blockchain for Social Impact (Routledge). Published extensively in academic journals and policy reports, including analyses for the European Parliament and the Association of German Foundations. Co-developed frameworks for assessing social enterprise integrity and climate finance integration. **Grants & Collaborations**: Led studies on social finance market development for the European Commission, FEBEA, and the European Liberal Forum. Active in interdisciplinary teams at MBS’s European Center for Social Finance, bridging academic research with practical policy solutions. **Labs/Teams**: Core member of the European Center for Social Finance at MBS, collaborating with global institutions to advance ethical finance mechanisms and technology-driven social impact solutions.

• Cyber Security
• Internet of Things
• Blockchain
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Baraq Ghaleb is an Associate Professor within the Centre for Distributed Computing, Networks and Security at Edinburgh Napier University's School of Computing Engineering and the Built Environment. He actively delivers and leads modules for both Undergraduate and Postgraduate programs in the Cyber Security and Systems Engineering subject group. Dr. Ghaleb earned his PhD from Edinburgh Napier University in June 2019, following completion of his MSc and BSc degrees. His academic journey has positioned him as an expert in cybersecurity and IoT technologies. His research focuses on investigating security vulnerabilities of Internet of Things standards and utilizing cutting-edge advancements to address these vulnerabilities. With expertise spanning Cyber Security, Internet of Things, Blockchain, and Machine Learning, Dr. Ghaleb bridges theoretical research with practical applications, particularly in securing IoT ecosystems. His recent work shows a clear progression from foundational networking research to contemporary security challenges involving blockchain, cryptography, and AI-enhanced security solutions. Dr. Ghaleb has secured significant research funding as Principal Investigator and Co-Investigator across multiple projects with a total budget of approximately £435,000. His externally funded projects include SafeNet (Carnegie Trust), Trusted Threat Sharing (Innovate UK), TruElect (Innovate UK), and LastingAsset (Innovate UK). He currently supervises numerous PhD students working on diverse security challenges: Blockchain-based Privacy-preserving Cybersecurity Intelligence Sharing (Elfatih Ahmed) Enhancing Security and Privacy of Blockchain-based Healthcare Systems (Faneela) Design of complex encryption schemes for IoT security (Shahbaz Khan) Intelligent and Privacy-Preserving Security Solutions for IoT Networks (Iain Baird) Dr. Ghaleb is affiliated with the Centre for Distributed Computing, Networking and Security and the Centre for Cybersecurity, IoT and Cyberphysical Systems, where he contributes to cutting-edge research in secure network architectures, cryptographic techniques, and privacy-preserving frameworks across multiple domains including automotive supply chains, healthcare systems, and environmental monitoring.

Klitos Christodoulouمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Distributed Ledger Technologies
• Blockchain
• Machine Learning
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Klitos Christodoulou is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Digital Innovation at the University of Nicosia (UNIC), affiliated with the School of Business. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from the University of Manchester (2014), along with a BSc and MSc in Computer Science from the same institution. His research focuses on Distributed Ledger Technologies, Blockchain, Machine Learning, and Data Integration. He is a research faculty member at UNIC's Institute For the Future (IFF) since 2018 and actively contributes to ISO/TC 307 standards for Blockchain. Christodoulou has led projects like the Ripple grant and participated in EU initiatives such as EUNOMIA and DLT4ALL. He teaches blockchain courses in UNIC's MSc in Digital Currency program and serves on editorial boards, including Frontiers in Blockchain. His work explores blockchain governance, consensus algorithms, and ethical applications in supply chains. Education: BSc in Computer Science, University of Manchester (2006–2009) MSc in Advanced Computer Science, University of Manchester (2009–2010) PhD in Computer Science, University of Manchester (2010–2014) Research Interests: Blockchain and DLT architectures Machine Learning applications in finance and security Decentralized governance models Blockchain adoption frameworks Awards/Grants: Principal Investigator of the Ripple grant; EU-funded projects (EUNOMIA, DLT4ALL); contributor to Cyprus National Blockchain Strategy. Labs/Teams: Institute For the Future (IFF), University of Nicosia

Risteski Aleksandarمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Telecommunications
• Cybersecurity
• Blockchain Technology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Risteski Aleksandar holds a Ph.D. in Telecommunications and has been a faculty member at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technologies, University Ss. Cyril and Methodius, since 1996. He currently serves as a Professor and has held roles including Vice-Dean for Science and International Cooperation (2008–2016). His research focuses on telecommunications, cybersecurity, blockchain applications in education, and IoT security. He has extensive industry experience, including internships at IBM T.J. Watson Research Center in the U.S. Education: Ph.D. in Telecommunications (2001–2004) M.Sc. in Telecommunications (1997–2000) Dipl. Ing. in Electronics and Telecommunications (1991–1996) Research Interests: Blockchain technology for academic credential verification Cybersecurity in tactical communication systems IoT energy efficiency and reliability Network intrusion detection using deep learning Anti-forgery systems using AI and blockchain Publications Trends: Over 50 publications since 2000, with recent focus on blockchain applications in education, cybersecurity frameworks for 5G networks, and IoT energy optimization. His work bridges theoretical advancements with practical implementations in telecommunication infrastructure. Awards: No specific awards listed, though his contributions to blockchain-based educational systems and cybersecurity research are notable. Advising & Grants: No listed students, but active in research projects funded by industry partnerships. Collaborations include IBM Research and initiatives in Macedonia's telecommunication sector. Labs/Teams: Affiliated with the Institute of Telecommunications at his faculty, focusing on network security and emerging technologies.

Sina Rafati Niyaمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Blockchain
• Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
• Supply Chain Tracking
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Sina Rafati Niya serves as a Senior Researcher at the Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technologies (BDLT) group, University of Zurich (UZH), where he specializes in blockchain data governance and analytics for PoS-based systems including Cardano, Tezos, Casper, and Polkadot since 2022. His research spans decentralized applications in DeFi, supply chain tracking, identity management, and IoT domains, building on continuous work since 2017. He completed his Ph.D. at UZH in 2021 with the dissertation "Efficient Designs for Practical Blockchain-IoT Integration," establishing foundational work for his current research trajectory. Rafati Niya's research centers on Blockchain Data Engineering and Analysis, with specific expertise in transaction untangling (Cardano shared send transactions), address clustering heuristics, privacy-preserving micro-payment systems for resource-constrained IoT devices, and GDPR-compliant blockchain adaptations. His methodology emphasizes practical implementation challenges in scalability and real-world deployment across financial, supply chain, and industrial IoT contexts. Publication analysis reveals concentrated advancements in Cardano analytics (60% of recent work), including novel transaction analysis frameworks and network structure investigations in Polkadot, alongside persistent exploration of blockchain-IoT integration patterns. This body of work demonstrates evolving sophistication from protocol design (2017-2020) toward advanced analytics and privacy solutions (2021-2025). No scientific awards were documented in the source material. While specific advisees and grants remain unlisted, his extensive co-authorship pattern (27+ publications 2017-2025) indicates active mentorship within the BDLT group and collaboration with researchers including C. J. Tessone, Burkhard Stiller, and M. Chegenizadeh. Current projects focus on offline micro-payment verification and Cardano transaction analytics. As a core contributor to UZH's BDLT research group, he drives initiatives in blockchain analytics infrastructure and practical protocol development, maintaining strong industry-academia connections through publications in IEEE ICBC, Springer, and Elsevier venues.

Yi Liمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Software Engineering
• Program Analysis
• Automated Reasoning
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Yi Li is an Associate Professor at the College of Computing and Data Science, Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore. He leads the Software Reliability and Security Lab (SRSLab@NTU) which focuses on program analysis and automated reasoning techniques for software engineering and security applications. Dr. Li received his BComp degree in Computer Science from the National University of Singapore in 2011, followed by MSc (2013) and PhD (2018) degrees in Computer Science from the University of Toronto. His educational background has positioned him at the forefront of software reliability research. His research interests span software engineering, program analysis, automated reasoning, and formal methods, with particular focus on software reliability, security, and smart contract analysis. Dr. Li's work develops practical solutions for constructing high-quality software systems that are both reliable and sustainable. His research has identified critical issues in API documentation, smart contract security, program termination, and library compatibility across multiple programming ecosystems. Dr. Li's publications demonstrate consistent contributions to software engineering research over the past five years, with recent work focusing on smart contract analysis, API documentation verification, and program termination detection. His research methodology often combines static and dynamic analysis techniques with machine learning approaches to address challenging problems in software reliability and security. Five ACM Distinguished Paper Awards at top conferences Two Best Artifact Awards recognizing research reproducibility Publications at premier venues including ASE, ISSTA, FSE, and ICSE Dr. Li actively contributes to the software engineering community through service on program committees of flagship conferences (ICSE, FSE, ASE, ISSTA) and co-chairing program committees for ICFEM'23, ICECCS'20, SEAIS'22, and ICFEM'19 Doctoral Symposium. His lab, SRSLab@NTU, has developed multiple influential tools including InvCon, DocCon, and EndWatch, while fostering research in software reliability and security for emerging technologies.

Lennart Anteمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Blockchain Technology
• Cryptocurrencies
• Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Prof. Lennart Ante is an Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurial Finance at Constructor University, Germany. He holds a Doctorate in Financial Economics from Universität Hamburg and is actively involved in non-profit research through his role as Managing Director of the Blockchain Research Lab. His research focuses on blockchain technology, cryptocurrencies, and their socio-economic impacts, particularly in democratizing capital access, decentralized finance (DeFi), and financial inclusion. Education: Doctorate in Financial Economics (Universität Hamburg), Master's in Business Administration. Research Interests: Blockchain applications in finance, digital asset markets (NFTs, DeFi), regulatory frameworks, and fintech solutions for underserved populations. He explores how emerging technologies transform organizational structures and enable new business models like Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs). Key Contributions: Co-founded the Blockchain Research Lab and STOKR, a blockchain-based digital securities platform. His work bridges academia and industry, addressing challenges in crypto markets, fan token engagement, and metaverse real estate investment. Labs/Teams: Leads the Blockchain Research Lab, collaborating on projects like blockchain's role in sports governance and sustainable finance. Engages in interdisciplinary research at the intersection of finance, technology, and policy.

Bernardo Machado Davidمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Cryptography
• Secure Multiparty Computation
• Blockchain Technology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Bernardo Machado David is an Associate Professor at the IT University of Copenhagen (ITU) within the Theoretical Computer Science department and a member of the Center for Information Security and Trust. Previously, he was an Assistant Professor at Tokyo Institute of Technology (2017–2018) and completed his Ph.D. in Computer Science at Aarhus University (2013–2017) under Ivan Damgård and Jesper Buus Nielsen. His research focuses on cryptography and information theory, particularly secure multiparty computation (MPC), blockchain technologies, and privacy-preserving protocols. He has held visiting positions at NTT Secure Platform Laboratories and Bar Ilan University’s Cryptography Group. Educational Background: Ph.D. in Computer Science, Aarhus University (2017) Visiting Researcher at NTT Secure Platform Laboratories and Bar Ilan University Research Interests: Bernardo’s work bridges theoretical and practical aspects of cryptography, emphasizing MPC protocols, blockchain consensus mechanisms, and privacy-enhancing technologies. Key areas include constructing efficient cryptographic primitives with provable security guarantees, exploring asymptotic limits of protocols, and designing scalable solutions for privacy in decentralized systems. His projects are funded by institutions like the Danish Independent Research Fund (DFF), Concordium Foundation, and Protocol Labs. Recent Research Trends: His publications (2023) highlight advancements in privacy-preserving smart contracts, differential privacy in financial systems, and composable MPC frameworks. He frequently collaborates on blockchain security, time-based cryptographic primitives, and anonymous credential systems. Awards and Grants: Best Paper Awards at SBSEG 2012 and ICoFCS 2011 Principal Investigator for projects like PUMA (Publicly Verifiable MPC), TrA²C (Transaction Anonymity in Cryptocurrencies), and Scalable Proof-of-Stake Blockchain Protocols Advising & Teams: Supervises PhD students (e.g., James Hsin-yu Chiang, Anders Konring) and collaborates with postdocs (e.g., Esra Yeniaras). Leads research groups focused on MPC, blockchain, and privacy-preserving applications. Active in organizing academic events like the Summer School on Privacy-Preserving Machine Learning and workshops at CRYPTO and Eurocrypt. Labs & Collaborations: Engages with industry via roles like Scientific Advisor at Concordium. His work integrates academic rigor with real-world applications, such as privacy-preserving decentralized exchanges and audit-compliant financial systems.

• Financial Economics
• Finance
• Foreign Exchange Markets
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Angelo Ranaldo is a Full Professor of Finance and Financial Economics at the University of Basel, Faculty of Business and Economics, and holds a Senior Chair at the Swiss Finance Institute (SFI) since 2024. He was appointed by the University Council on October 24, 2023, effective August 1, 2024. Additionally, he serves as a Member of the Bank Council of the Swiss National Bank, elected in April 2023. He collaborates with major institutions including the Bank of England, the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), and the European Central Bank (ECB). His research centers on financial market liquidity, foreign exchange markets, safe assets, cryptocurrency markets, and funding mechanisms. Key areas include FX swap liquidity, collateral cycles, high-frequency trading, blockchain applications in finance, and central banking operations. He frequently collaborates with leading scholars such as Peteris Kloks, Wenqian Huang, Loriano Mancini, and Jan Wrampelmeyer. The trends in his recent publications (2022–2025) reflect a deep engagement with both traditional and emerging financial markets. His work spans central banking operations, market microstructure, and digital finance, with a strong emphasis on empirical analysis and policy relevance. Articles cover topics such as liquidity risk, currency demand, blockchain currency markets, and pension fund liquidity, published in top journals like the Journal of Finance , Journal of Financial Economics , and Review of Financial Studies . Notable scientific recognition includes the 2018 Duisenberg Fellowship awarded by the European Central Bank. This fellowship highlights his contributions to central banking research and policy-relevant financial economics. Ranaldo actively advises and collaborates with central banks and international financial institutions. His work is supported through institutional affiliations and research grants, particularly via the Swiss Finance Institute and collaborations with the BIS, ECB, and SNB. There is no public list of his advisees or students. He leads or participates in research teams focused on financial stability, market liquidity, and monetary policy, though specific lab affiliations are not detailed. He is involved in ongoing research on safe assets, currency markets, and the impact of regulation on financial intermediation, with several forthcoming publications in leading journals. His work continues to shape discourse in financial economics and central banking.

Matthias Niklowitzمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Digital Banking
• Banking Digitalization
• Financial Technology (Fintech)
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Matthias Niklowitz is a Lecturer in the CAS Digital Banking program at Kalaidos University of Applied Sciences. He also serves as Head of Research at e-foresight , Swisscom's next-generation banking think tank in Zurich, focusing on customer perspectives of digital offerings from Swiss retail banks. Research Interests : Digital Banking Banking Digitalization Blockchain Applications in Finance Customer Behavior in Digital Banking Swiss Retail Banking Notable Contribution : Authored a 2016 blog post analyzing blockchain technology's potential to disrupt traditional banking models.

CHAN Wei Xuan Timothyمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Property Law
• Private Law Theory
• Equity and Trusts
• +۳ مورد دیگر

CHAN Wei Xuan Timothy is a Sheridan Fellow at the Faculty of Law, National University of Singapore. He holds an LLM from Harvard Law School and an LLB (Hons) from NUS, and is currently pursuing a doctorate at Harvard focusing on property theory and private law theory. His research bridges traditional legal doctrines with emerging technologies, particularly in cryptoassets, blockchain, and digital property rights. Before joining academia, he practiced commercial litigation with a focus on banking disputes and joint venture conflicts. His work has been published in leading journals such as the Modern Law Review and Legal Studies , and cited by the UK Law Commission. Timothy teaches Equity & Trusts at NUS and contributes to debates on technology law, fiduciary duties, and property theory. His recent publications analyze cryptoasset regulation, DeFi frameworks, and NFT legalities, reflecting his commitment to addressing contemporary legal challenges posed by digital innovation.