Korok Ray

Korok Ray is an Associate Professor at the Mays Business School of Texas A&M University and the Director of the Mays Innovation Research Center.1 Here's a comprehensive overview of his background and accomplishments:

Academic Career

Korok Ray has been an Associate Professor at Texas A&M University since July 2015.1 He is a game theorist specializing in multi-agent contracting, studying incentive systems in competitive environments. His research focuses on the intersection of social science and computation, with a particular emphasis on the Bitcoin blockchain and the Lightning Network.1

Education

• PhD in Economics from Stanford University (1999-2004)1
• BS in Mathematics from the University of Chicago (1995-1999), with a 3.8 GPA1

Professional Experience

• Director of the Mays Innovation Research Center at Texas A&M University System (2017-present)1
• Assistant Professor at George Washington University (2012-2015)1
• Assistant Professor at Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business (2008-2012)1
• Senior Economist at the Council of Economic Advisers (2007-2008)1
• Assistant Professor at the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business (2004-2007)1

Research and Innovation

Korok Ray founded the Mays Innovation Research Center, an interdisciplinary center at Texas A&M dedicated to studying innovation. The center supports faculty research, engages students, hosts events, and disseminates knowledge to various stakeholders.1

He also established the Southwest Innovation Research Lab (SwIRL), a nonprofit organization aimed at promoting innovation among K-12 children in Texas.1

Recent Developments

In May 2024, Korok Ray announced the launch of The Bitcoin Research Institute, which aims to explore the integration of Bitcoin and artificial intelligence.3

Teaching and Research Focus

Korok Ray teaches and researches Bitcoin at Texas A&M University.4 He has also been involved in Bitcoin mining research, having set up a Bitcoin mining machine in his research lab at Texas A&M in September 2022.2