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We are a team of passionate researchers dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. We strive to create an environment that fosters growth, encourages collaboration and celebrates diversity. We’re at the forefront of cutting-edge research and development, where innovation meets creativity and expertise.

Leadership

Robert Alizon

Robert Alizon

Chief IP Officer

Owen Vaughan

Dr Owen Vaughan

Chief Science Officer

Innovation

Innovation

Our research enables innovative use-cases leveraging the transparency, integrity, and auditability of the blockchain. We value curiosity and open mindedness. The Innovation Programme develops novel solutions that enable blockchain scaling and use-case driven applications. This involves building on ideas to facilitate the use of blockchain, enable innovative use-cases and further blockchain adoption. The team works closely with software developers to support the development of products built on blockchain, which advances the infrastructure and network at scale.

Michaella Pettit

Dr Michaella Pettit

Research Director

Liuxuan Pan

Dr Liuxuan Pan

Senior Researcher

Mathieu Ducroux

Mathieu Ducroux

Senior Researcher

Luigi Lunardon

Dr Luigi Lunardon

Researcher

Federico Barbacovi

Dr Federico Barbacovi

Senior Researcher

Benjamin Brooks

Benjamin Brooks

Researcher

Emerging Technology

Emerging Technology

We enable blockchain to reach its full potential by integrating other emerging technologies. We value relevant and real-world use-cases. The Emerging Technology Programme focuses on technological advancements that have the potential to create significant breakthroughs, like revolutionising the internet. The team focuses on enhancing other technologies through integrating blockchain and embedding tech such as IPv6, IoT and Machine Learning in blockchain technology and related applications. The team works to create new use cases and improve the technologies which they analyse and understand, to facilitate wider adoption.

Alessio Pagani

Dr Alessio Pagani

Research Director

John Murphy

John Murphy

Senior Software Engineer

Josie Wilden

Josie Wilden

Software Engineer

Arthur Gordon

Arthur Gordon

Senior Software Engineer

Hamid Attar

Dr Hamid Attar

Researcher

Cryptography

Cryptography

We provide security through practical cryptography. We value precision and acquiring new knowledge. The Cryptography Research Programme establishes and maintains a trustworthy cryptographic capability within the research team. This involves deep diving into cryptography academic papers, comparing and benchmarking cryptographic schemes, and staying up to date with the latest developments in cryptography. The team translates in-depth research into accessible summaries that identify potential use cases and insights for developers.

Wei Zhang

Dr Wei Zhang

Research Director

Enrique Larraia

Dr Enrique Larraia

Senior Researcher

Work with us

Work with us

Want to be part of building a better future and kickstart your own career? We’re always looking for bright and innovative minds ready to explore and disrupt. With an inspiring and inclusive culture, people are at the heart of all that we do. We care about impacting lives and we have the expertise and resources to do it.

Join one of the most exciting R&D teams at the forefront of game-changing technology and be part of all the possibilities that blockchain unlocks.