Vidy Potdar

Associate Professor Vidy Potdar is a multi-award winning researcher and the Director of the Blockchain R&D Laboratory at Curtin University. He has a degree in Computer Science and a PhD in Information and Cyber Security and is currently engaged in research and development in Blockchain, Internet of Things and other emerging technologies.He works closely with industry and undertakes practical; real-world industry focussed research projects. He has secured several research grants from industry and government to drive research in emerging areas of technology like blockchain, internet of things, sensor networks and deep learning.He is actively involved in Blockchain research and secured external funding to drive research on blockchain. He has secured over $1.6 million in external research funds.He also runs a YouTube channel on Blockchain called “Dr Blockchain”