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About Dr. Joseph Kearney - Post-Quantum Cryptography Researcher

I'm a blockchain researcher and innovator with a PhD in Computer Science and over eight years of experience at the intersection of blockchain, cryptography, and quantum technologies.

My research focuses on post-quantum cryptography and its application to blockchain systems. I've published work analysing the vulnerabilities of major blockchain networks to quantum attacks and proposed migration pathways using lattice-based cryptography.

I have experience building and leading research teams, defining research agendas, and translating technical innovations into practical solutions. My work has involved collaboration with global organisations including the United Nations GRACE initiative, as well as advising startups on blockchain strategy.

I regularly speak at international conferences and contribute to standards discussions on post-quantum cryptography adoption. I serve as a reviewer for IEEE Access and Elsevier journals.

Current Position

Founder

BlockSphere(opens in new tab)

Jan 2021 - Present

Education

PhD Computer Science

University of Kent, 2024

MSc Computer Science

University of Kent, 2018

BSc Biomedical Science

University of Kent, 2014

Recognition

Conference Speaker

Invited speaker at London Blockchain Conference 2024, Digital Civilisation 2024, and Bitcoin Vegas 2025.

Academic Reviewer

Reviewer for IEEE Access and Elsevier, contributing to standards discussions on post-quantum cryptography.

UN Collaboration

Co-designed an education rewards pilot with the Knowledge Foundation and UN GRACE initiative.

Industry Leadership

Providing post-quantum security consulting(opens in new tab) through BlockSphere(opens in new tab) across Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana ecosystems.