Irene Giacomelli
About Irene Giacomelli
Irene Giacomelli is a Research Scientist currently employed at Protocol Labs since 2019. She has a diverse academic and professional background, including roles at various universities and research institutions across Europe and the United States.
Work at Protocol Labs
Irene Giacomelli has been employed at Protocol Labs as a Research Scientist since 2019. In this role, she engages in research initiatives that align with the company's focus on decentralized technologies and protocols. Her contributions are part of Protocol Labs' mission to improve the internet through innovative solutions.
Previous Experience in Academia
Before her tenure at Protocol Labs, Irene Giacomelli held various academic positions. She served as a Teaching Assistant at Aarhus University from 2013 to 2016, where she supported undergraduate courses. In 2017, she worked as a Teaching Assistant at the University of Wisconsin-Madison for three months. Additionally, she was a Teaching Assistant at Politecnico di Torino for three months in 2019.
Research Affiliations
Irene Giacomelli has extensive research experience across multiple institutions. She was a Research Affiliate at the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery from 2016 to 2018. Following this, she worked as a Researcher at ISI Foundation for one year, from 2018 to 2019. Her role involved contributing to research projects in the Turin area.
Educational Background
Irene Giacomelli completed her education at the University of Pisa, where she earned both her Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Mathematics, from 2005 to 2012. She furthered her studies at Aarhus University, obtaining a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Cryptography from 2013 to 2016. This academic foundation supports her current research endeavors.
International Experience
Irene Giacomelli has gained international experience through various scholarships and positions. She participated in the LLP Erasmus Project at Universidad Complutense de Madrid for nine months in 2010-2011. Additionally, she was a Visiting PhD Student at Centrum Wiskunde & Informatica in Amsterdam for five months from 2015 to 2016, enhancing her global perspective in research.