Monash University in Australia Launches Blockchain Research Lab

Australia's Monash University in Melbourne has announced the opening of a blockchain research laboratory.aimed at the study of technology and its popularization in the country.

As ZDNet reports, Joseph LiuLiu has been appointed director of the Monash Blockchain Technology Center (MBTC) and will coordinate efforts to increase technology adoption and awareness of blockchain in the country.

Over the past two years at the universityMonash worked her own laboratory for the study of blockchain, but research was carried out only by the IT department of the university. The creation of a global blockchain center will allow other faculties to participate in the research and development process.

For example, Liu believes that trackingFood origins and supply chains could undergo major changes thanks to blockchain. Considering that Australia — a major food exporter, blockchain can help track the quality of ingredients and final goods to consumers in other countries.

Blockchain Research Labsare gradually being opened in various universities around the world. In the spring, Citizens Reserve and Duke University said they would create a blockchain lab. Additionally, in February, one of China’s oldest and most prestigious universities, Fudan, announced the launch of its own blockchain research center.

Various universities continue to launch coursesby blockchain. Zilliqa recently partnered with the University of Oxford to launch a blockchain hands-on course for women, while the University of Malta launched a master's program in blockchain.

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