Pioneering FinTech Educator and Blockchain Expert at UCL
Nikhil Vadgama is a multifaceted academic and industry expert serving as a Lecturer (Teaching) of Financial Computing in the Department of Computer Science at University College London (UCL) and Deputy Director of the UCL Centre for Blockchain Technologies. As Programme Director of the MSc Financial Technology at UCL, Vadgama has been instrumental in developing groundbreaking educational programmes, including the Master's in Financial Technology and Emerging Digital Technologies, as well as a pioneering Blockchain MOOC on FutureLearn. His teaching spans across UCL's Department of Computer Science, School of Management, and Peking University, while his commercial experience encompasses Education, Real Estate, and Fintech sectors globally. Vadgama's contributions extend to commercializing and publishing academic research on financial technology and decentralized finance, consulting for prestigious organizations including Central Banks on Central Bank Digital Currencies, and representing UCL on the Governing Council of Hedera Hashgraph. His expertise is further evidenced by numerous publications, including his acclaimed book "Enabling the Internet of Value: How Blockchain Connects Global Businesses," solidifying his position as a leading authority in blockchain technology and its applications across various industries.