Work with thought leaders and academic experts in blockchain

I am a blockchain developer and researcher who has been in the space since 2014. I was part of private sector research into the viability of content-addressable networks in highly adversarial conditions, which was demonstrated for government defense applications. I have participated in several hackathons, notably creating a top 10 hack at Protocol Labs' HackFS 2020, 2022. I was also an advisor to Legal Hackers at University of Toronto Law. I am currently building tools for Decentralized Autonomous Organizations at Supercluster Labs. I am a passionate believer in data privacy and a free and fair internet. I have several research interests, of which I am currently exploring peer-to-peer networking and offline-first computing.

Dr. Gina C. Pieters has over 10 years of experience in economics. Dr. Pieters has a strong background in theoretical, computational, and applied economics, with a focus on international macroeconomics. She has published numerous articles in academic journals and has presented her research at conferences, central banks, and universities around the world. In addition to her academic career, Dr. Pieters has also worked as a consultant providing economic analysis and policy recommendations. She has been interviewed by numerous news and media organizations, including BBC and NPR, in a variety of formats including live television, radio, and print. She has taught undergraduate and MA courses on microeconomics, macroeconomics, international trade, monetary systems, and crypto assets. She received her PhD in Economics from the University of Minnesota, after earning her BA in Economics and B.S. in Physics from the University of California Santa Cruz.

Christos A. Makridis holds academic appointments at Columbia Business School, Stanford University, Baylor University, University of Nicosia, and Arizona State University. He is also an adjunct scholar at the Manhattan Institute, senior adviser at Gallup, and senior adviser at the National AI Institute in the Department of Veterans Affairs. Christos is the CEO/co-founder of [Dainamic](https://www.dainamic.ai/), a technology startup working to democratize the use and application of data science and AI techniques for small and mid sized organizations, and CTO/co-founder of [Living Opera](https://www.livingopera.org/), a web3 startup working to bridge classical music and blockchain technologies. Christos previously served on the White House Council of Economic Advisers managing the cybersecurity, technology, and space activities, as a Non-resident Fellow at the Cyber Security Project in the Harvard Kennedy School of Government, as a Digital Fellow at the Initiative at the Digital Economy in the MIT Sloan School of Management, a a Non-resident Research Scientist at Datacamp, and as a Visiting Fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies. Christos’ primary academic research focuses on labor economics, the digital economy, and personal finance and well-being. He has published over 70 peer-reviewed research papers in academic journals and over 170 news articles in the press. Christos earned a Bachelor’s in Economics and Minor in Mathematics at Arizona State University, as well a dual Masters and PhDs in Economics and Management Science & Engineering at Stanford University.

Dr. Stefano De Angelis is a computer scientist with interest in distributed systems, blockchain, security, and verifiable computing. Currently, he is a visiting researcher at the University of Southampton, working on formal verification methods for smart contracts, and a researcher at the University of Salerno, working on privacy-preserving solutions for blockchain applications. Over his career, Dr. De Angelis worked for NATO HQ as security research scientist and for Algorand, a layer-1 blockchain, as principal scientist and solution architect. He holds a PhD in Computer Science and Cyber Security awarded in 2022 from the University of Southampton, with a thesis about methodologies and benchmarking procedures for assessing blockchain-based systems in realistic adversarial environments, and an MSc in Engineering of Computer Science awarded in 2018 from the University “Sapienza” of Rome. He is the author of several research papers in the field of blockchain and security published in peer-reviewed journals, international conferences and workshops.

Catherine Tucker is a Professor of Economics and Data Science at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. She is also a member of the MIT Sloan School of Management's faculty. She is a world-renowned expert in the fields of big data, machine learning, and consumer behavior. She has worked extensively on the use of data science to improve public policy and has been a consultant to government agencies and businesses around the world. In addition to her academic work, she is a popular speaker and has been featured in many media outlets, including The Economist, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and Wired.

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I am pleased to confirm that I hold a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Delhi Technological University, India. I completed my doctoral degree in December, 2021 and received official notification of completion by May, 2022. My research focused on Blockchain Technology and Computer Security, providing me with a strong foundation in the theoretical and practical aspects of computer science. Throughout my academic career, I have demonstrated a strong commitment to teaching excellence. As an assistant professor at different institutions, I designed and delivered lectures, led discussions, and mentored students in various computer science courses. Additionally, I have received positive feedback from both students and faculty regarding my teaching effectiveness, which further validates my potential for success in teaching at the college level. My research endeavors have resulted in several publications in reputable peer-reviewed journals and conferences within the field of computer science. I have actively contributed to advancing knowledge in areas such as information security, distributed systems, and information security, demonstrating my potential for continued success in research, scholarly, and creative activities. I am deeply committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment for all students. In my previous roles as a teaching assistant and mentor, I have worked with students from diverse backgrounds and actively promoted diversity and inclusion in the classroom. I firmly believe that diversity enriches the learning experience and am dedicated to supporting the success of all students, regardless of their background or circumstances.