Dr. Carmine Ventre

Professor

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Biography

Professor Carmine Ventre is a distinguished academic in the field of Computer Science, specializing in Algorithmic Game Theory and Computational Finance. He serves as the Chair of the Computational Finance position and is currently the Director of the Informatics Finance Hub at King's College London. Director of the King's Institute for Artificial Intelligence from 2023 to 2025, he has held several notable academic roles throughout his career. Ventre earned his MSc in Computer Science and subsequently completed his PhD in 2007, focusing his thesis on theoretical advances in design for incentive-compatible mechanisms. He has previously held positions at the University of Liverpool as a post-doctoral researcher, Teesside University, and the University of Essex, before joining King's College London in September 2019. His research interests explore the intersection of finance and computation, including AI, algorithmic trading, and the security aspects of cryptography. Ventre has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals and conferences, contributing significantly to the understanding of financial markets through computational methods. He continues to lead vital research at the intersection of finance and computer science, addressing global challenges in economic systems, sustainability, and the role of AI in these domains.

Research Interests

Experience

Director

2019-09-01 — Present

Informatics Finance Hub • London, GB

Leads the Informatics Finance Hub conducting research at the intersection of finance and computation.

Chair in Computational Finance

2019-09-01 — Present

King's College London • London, GB

Holding the position of Chair in Computational Finance, overseeing academic and research initiatives.

Requirements for King's College London

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject Quantitative competency (for some Economics/Finance programs)
Application Checklist
  • Official Transcripts
  • Personal Statement
  • Two Academic References
  • CV/Resume
  • English Language Proficiency Proof
Specialization Notes

Requirements are consistent across King's Business School and Social Science & Public Policy departments for standard Master's entries.