Work With Me

Thesis Topics

I co-supervise M.Sc. theses at Politecnico di Torino and the University of Turin (past and current theses). Topics I currently propose:

  • Blockchain protocol design and smart contract development
  • Decentralized data marketplaces and energy applications
  • DAO governance analysis and on-chain metrics
  • Privacy-preserving techniques (ZK proofs, MPC, FHE)
  • Layer 2 scaling solutions and rollup architectures
  • Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI) and verifiable credentials
  • DLT-based secure data exchange for health and energy domains

If one of these interests you (or something adjacent), write to me with a short description of your background.

Research Collaborations

I am always open to working with researchers and engineers on distributed ledger technologies, applied cryptography, and decentralized systems — particularly on joint work in EU-funded projects (Horizon Europe, Digital Europe), cross-institutional research visits, industry proof-of-concept development, and the co-organization of workshops and academic events.

Visiting Researchers

If you are a PhD student or postdoc interested in a short-term research visit at the University of Turin on DLT-related topics, get in touch. I have experience both hosting and being a visiting researcher (Brunel University London, CITIC Universidade da Coruña).

References

Colleagues who can speak to my research, teaching, and thesis supervision. Contact details available on request.

Associate Professor, Department of Computer Science, University of Turin
Supervisor of my research fellowship at the University of Turin, collaborator on my Ethereum Foundation research grant, and co-author on my work on DAO governance and energy data marketplaces.
Associate Professor, Department of Control and Computer Engineering (DAUIN), Politecnico di Torino
My most frequent co-author, across work on DAO sustainability metrics, smart contract usability, and blockchain for energy systems.
Alfredo Favenza
Program Manager, Blockchain Research Program, Links Foundation
Leads the blockchain and DLT team in which I carried out my research from 2022 to 2026, and advises my Ethereum Foundation project. Co-supervisor of two of my M.Sc. thesis students and co-author on our energy data marketplace publications.

Address

Department of Computer Science, University of Turin Corso Svizzera 185, 10149 Torino, Italy