University: University of New South Wales
Principal supervisor:
A/Prof. Helen Paik
Industry partner: DFCRC
Academic Background and Work Experience
Evan is a PhD student at the University of New South Wales, School of Computer Science and Engineering, where his research focuses on facilitating transparent and interoperable carbon credit systems by interconnecting siloed registries. His PhD is supported by the Digital Finance Cooperative Research Centre and the CSIRO Next Generation Graduates Program.
Evan holds a Bachelor of Software Engineering with Distinction from the University of Calgary, Canada, and an MPhil in Engineering from UNSW, focusing on trust and privacy in self-sovereign identity in cybersecurity. His research interests are primarily focused on blockchains and interoperability, privacy-preserving technologies, cybersecurity, and sustainable finance.
Thesis Topic
Facilitating Transparent And Interoperable Carbon Credit Systems By Interconnecting Siloed Carbon Registries
This research aims to enable an interconnected registry framework that enables seamless interoperability among independent environmental asset (e.g., carbon credit) schemes without requiring consolidation into a single system. By developing novel architectures and protocols for secure, transparent transactions
while preventing double-counting, this work addresses critical fragmentation challenges. The research seeks to enhance market efficiency and transparency, ultimately contributing to more effective global climate action through improved environmental asset trading systems.
About DFCRC
DFCRC oversees and operates a 10-year, $180 million research program as a collaboration between industry partners, universities, and the Australian Government through the Cooperative Research Centres Program. Our mission is to develop and leverage the next transformation in financial markets – the digitisation of assets traded and exchanged directly on digital platforms.