Vik K.
About Vik K.
Vik K. is a Research Scientist at Protocol Labs, specializing in Crypto Economics since 2022. He has a background in engineering and computer science from Northwestern University and has held various positions in research and finance, including roles at AQR Capital Management and the National Institutes of Health.
Work at Protocol Labs
Currently, Vik K. serves as a Research Scientist at Protocol Labs within the CryptoEconLab. He has held this position since 2022, working remotely. In this role, he focuses on research related to economic models and their applications in the cryptocurrency space, contributing to the development of innovative solutions and insights in the field.
Previous Experience in Research and Finance
Vik K. has a diverse background in research and finance. He worked as a Research Assistant at The National Institutes of Health in 2016 for two months. He also interned at Colliers International in 2019 for two months. His experience in finance includes a position as a Summer Analyst in the Portfolio Solutions Group at AQR Capital Management in 2020 for one month, followed by a role as an Analyst in the same group from 2021 to 2022 for seven months. Additionally, he worked as an Analyst in Business Development at AQR Capital Management for five months in 2021.
Education and Expertise
Vik K. studied at Northwestern University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Sciences and Applied Mathematics. He is also a Master of Science candidate in Computer Science at Northwestern University, currently on leave. His educational background provides a strong foundation in both engineering and computer science, equipping him with the skills necessary for his research in cryptocurrency economics.