What is the Trustworthy Computing & Distributed Technologies Laboratory?
The Trustworthy Computing and Distributed Technologies Laboratory (TCDT) is a research lab part of the University of Manitoba Computer Science Department. Their research focuses on designing decentralized solutions using blockchain technology, particularly in utilizing smart contracts to enhance trust, transparency, and security in various industries. They investigate the potential of blockchain technology to promote data trust and its implications in distributed energy systems, blockchain interoperability, and blockchain-based federated learning.
The lab's research endeavors are not limited to a specific domain, and they have been actively exploring the potential of blockchain technology in various disciplines, such as healthcare, business process management, agriculture, and energy systems.
Their main areas of research include:
Distributed Systems
Cybersecurity
Blockchain and Smart Contracts
Federated Learning
Blockchain Interoperability
Data Trust
How Will the Manitoba Blockchain Association Work with the TCDT Lab?
One of the main goals of the Manitoba Blockchain Association is to educate Manitobans about the latest research on blockchain technology. The association plans to organize local events in Winnipeg with researchers at the laboratory to explore their findings and how we can apply their research to expand Winnipeg’s tech scene. The laboratory is also hiring MSc and PhD researchers and we plan to help the TCDT explore our Manitoba community for top talent.
The TCDT partnership with the Manitoba Blockchain Association will play a crucial role in unifying academics with interested individuals or workers in the blockchain space, as their lab is the only one in Manitoba focusing on topics such as blockchains, blockchain interoperability, and smart contract development.
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