Dr. Claudio Tessone

Professor

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Biography

Claudio J. Tessone is a Professor specializing in Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technologies at the University of Zurich's Department of Informatics. He is the co-founder and chairman of the UZH Blockchain Center and actively involved with the NetSci Society. His academic background includes a PhD in Physics, focusing on complex systems, and a Habilitation on complex socio-economic systems from ETH Zurich. His research contributions lie in the domain of blockchain-based systems, cryptocurrencies, crypoeconomics, and big-data analytics. He explores the intersection of microscopic agent behaviors and the emergent properties of socio-economic systems, with an emphasis on economic incentives within these systems. Previously, he held positions as an Assistant Professor of Network Science and a Senior Research Associate at ETH Zurich. Tessone has been directing the Advanced Studies Certificate on Blockchain and has taught extensively on the subject.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2021-01-01 — Present

University of Zurich • Zürich, Switzerland

Head of Blockchain Distributed Ledger Technologies.

Assistant Professor

2015-01-01 — 2021-01-01

Universität Zürich • Zürich, Switzerland

Network Science URPP Social Networks.

Senior Research Associate

2007-01-01 — 2014-01-01

Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule (ETH) Zürich • Zürich, Switzerland

Chair Systems Design, D-MTEC.

Courses

Advanced Studies on Blockchain

Requirements for University of Zurich

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Reading
Required:25
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Law or equivalent from a recognized university Minimum 180 ECTS credits
Application Checklist
  • Matriculation certificate
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Copy of passport
  • Motivation letter
Specialization Notes

Department of Law