Academic Supporter

We're compiling a global list of higher education institutions that are involved with the LF Decentralized Trust community in some way. This could involve teaching curriculum, conducting research, or contributing open source code related to blockchain, distributed ledgers, decentralized identity, tokenized assets, and other emerging decentralized technologies. These institutions are Academic Supporters of LF Decentralized Trust and play a vital role in advancing decentralized systems through education, research, and open collaboration.

To add your institution as an Academic Supporter, complete this form, and we’ll review for inclusion.

• Arizona State University : ASU explored blockchain applications including a carbon credit trading PoC with LightWorks, IoT data-sharing protocols, and blockchain coursework, using Hyperledger Fabric and Composer Developer Showcase
• Auburn University RFID Lab: They used Hyperledger Fabric in their CHain Integration Pilot with the goal of integrating item-level data streams from various stakeholders into a blockchain solution
• Blockchain at Berkeley: Student-led organization. They hosted a Developing on Hyperledger Technologies workshop focused on Hyperledger Fabric and Ursa in 2019, featuring developers from IBM and Fujitsu.
• Business School of Hunan University: HNU translated and submitted four chapters of the Hyperledger Fabric 1.2 manual and conducted research on Fabric The privacy protection mechanism of Hyperledger Fabric and its application in supply chain finance
• Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance: Conceptualising DLT Systems presentation at Hyperledger Global Forum
• Directorate of IT, Maharashtra: They are one of the universities in the India Chapter Student Society
• Portland State University: They created a Business Blockchain Certificate course for graduate and upper division undergraduate students and non-degree seeking community members
• UCLA Blockchain Lab: UCLA hosted a Hyperledger Hackfest in February 2018. A professor from UCLA also helped launch Media & Entertainment Special Interest Group.
• Universidad Tecnológica Nacional - Facultad Regional Córdoba: UTN-FRC ran hands-on blockchain development courses using Hyperledger Fabric in 2020 and 2021. They participated in regional community building through events like Mujeres que Abren Caminos co-organized with Hyperledger Latinoamérica and Córdoba Blockchain Hub.
• University College London: UCL’s Construction Blockchain Consortium developed open-source smart contract modules for the construction sector using Hyperledger Fabric and Quilt (see projects), published a white paper on blockchain-based cash flow, and hosted event exploring blockchain’s role in BIM and digital construction.
• University of Nicosia: UNIC integrated Hyperledger Fabric into its MSc curriculum and online courses. They have been involved in developing EU-funded projects like EUNOMIA, a decentralized social media platform using Fabric for data integrity.
• University of Rome Tor Vergata: Published a research paper where they proposed a PKI validation system using Hyperledger Fabric to enhance security and detect misbehavior in certificate authorities.
• University of Southern California: USC supported community engagement by hosting Meetup sessions Integrating Blockchain & Big Data and The State of Blockchain: Talks by Brian Behlendorf & Industry Panel organized with the Los Angeles Hyperledger group.
• Vilnius Gediminas Technical University: Vilnius Tech published a study on using Hyperledger Fabric and IPFS to manage construction project data securely and efficiently in a decentralized system.
• Yale University: They helped launch and run the Climate Action and Accounting Special Interest Group

All information, including descriptions and links, is self-reported. Please contact the institutions directly to verify details.

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