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Alex Murray is an Assistant Professor of Management at the University of Oregon and director of the Intelligent Futures Lab. His research examines how emerging technologies such as blockchain and artificial intelligence (AI) impact organizations and society. Specifically, his research emphasizes the processes of decentralized governance, agentic representation, and conjoined agency between humans and technology. He complements inductive field-based approaches with statistical analyses to address empirical and theoretical puzzles stemming from technologically driven organizational phenomena. He is faculty advisor for the Artificial Intelligence Student Association and the Oregon Blockchain Group.
Murray is a guest editor of Academy of Management Review’s Special Topic Forum on “AI in Management” and his research has been published in scholarly outlets including Academy of Management Annals, Academy of Management Perspectives, Academy of Management Review, Business Horizons, Journal of Management Studies, Organization Science, and Research Policy.
Alex Murray is an Assistant Professor of Management at the University of Oregon and director of the Intelligent Futures Lab. His research examines how emerging technologies such as blockchain and artificial intelligence (AI) impact organizations and society. Specifically, his research emphasizes the processes of decentralized governance, agentic representation, and conjoined agency between humans and technology. He complements inductive field-based approaches with statistical analyses to address empirical and theoretical puzzles stemming from technologically driven organizational phenomena. He is faculty advisor for the Artificial Intelligence Student Association and the Oregon Blockchain Group.
Murray is a guest editor of Academy of Management Review’s Special Topic Forum on “AI in Management” and his research has been published in scholarly outlets including Academy of Management Annals, Academy of Management Perspectives, Academy of Management Review, Business Horizons, Journal of Management Studies, Organization Science, and Research Policy.
Alex Murray is an Assistant Professor of Management at the University of Oregon and director of the Intelligent Futures Lab. His research examines how emerging technologies such as blockchain and artificial intelligence (AI) impact organizations and society. Specifically, his research emphasizes the processes of decentralized governance, agentic representation, and conjoined agency between humans and technology. He complements inductive field-based approaches with statistical analyses to address empirical and theoretical puzzles stemming from technologically driven organizational phenomena. He is faculty advisor for the Artificial Intelligence Student Association and the Oregon Blockchain Group.
Murray is a guest editor of Academy of Management Review’s Special Topic Forum on “AI in Management” and his research has been published in scholarly outlets including Academy of Management Annals, Academy of Management Perspectives, Academy of Management Review, Business Horizons, Journal of Management Studies, Organization Science, and Research Policy.
Adam Wolfe is a senior at the University of Oregon studying Business and Entrepreneurship, where he serves as President of the Artificial Intelligence Student Association (AISA) and Venture Success Coordinator for the Oregon Entrepreneurship Group (OEG). His work focuses on the intersection of emerging technologies, entrepreneurship, and community building. Adam is passionate about building startups, websites, and harnessing AI tools to create change and social impact.
With experience across industries including technology, AI, web development, and consumer services, Adam has co-founded startups, led product and growth initiatives, and helped build communities that connect students and entrepreneurs. His areas of focus include applied AI for business, startup development, operational strategy, and building ecosystems that foster collaboration and innovation. Adam is dedicated to helping others turn ideas into action, creating tools, platforms, and networks that empower individuals and organizations to solve real-world problems.
Adam Wolfe is a senior at the University of Oregon studying Business and Entrepreneurship, where he serves as President of the Artificial Intelligence Student Association (AISA) and Venture Success Coordinator for the Oregon Entrepreneurship Group (OEG). His work focuses on the intersection of emerging technologies, entrepreneurship, and community building. Adam is passionate about building startups, websites, and harnessing AI tools to create change and social impact.
With experience across industries including technology, AI, web development, and consumer services, Adam has co-founded startups, led product and growth initiatives, and helped build communities that connect students and entrepreneurs. His areas of focus include applied AI for business, startup development, operational strategy, and building ecosystems that foster collaboration and innovation. Adam is dedicated to helping others turn ideas into action, creating tools, platforms, and networks that empower individuals and organizations to solve real-world problems.
Adam Wolfe is a senior at the University of Oregon studying Business and Entrepreneurship, where he serves as President of the Artificial Intelligence Student Association (AISA) and Venture Success Coordinator for the Oregon Entrepreneurship Group (OEG). His work focuses on the intersection of emerging technologies, entrepreneurship, and community building. Adam is passionate about building startups, websites, and harnessing AI tools to create change and social impact.
With experience across industries including technology, AI, web development, and consumer services, Adam has co-founded startups, led product and growth initiatives, and helped build communities that connect students and entrepreneurs. His areas of focus include applied AI for business, startup development, operational strategy, and building ecosystems that foster collaboration and innovation. Adam is dedicated to helping others turn ideas into action, creating tools, platforms, and networks that empower individuals and organizations to solve real-world problems.
Arya Krishnagiri is the President of the Oregon Blockchain Group and a senior at the University of Oregon. He is passionate about private blockchain applications and AI models in sustainability. Arya co-founded the consulting division of OBG, leading teams in advising blockchain and technology companies.
His work explores how emerging technologies—such as decentralized governance, cryptographic security, and machine learning—can drive innovation in sustainable systems and enterprise solutions. He is particularly interested in the intersection of AI and blockchain for secure data sharing, automation, and scalable environmental impact.
Arya Krishnagiri is the President of the Oregon Blockchain Group and a senior at the University of Oregon. He is passionate about private blockchain applications and AI models in sustainability. Arya co-founded the consulting division of OBG, leading teams in advising blockchain and technology companies.
His work explores how emerging technologies—such as decentralized governance, cryptographic security, and machine learning—can drive innovation in sustainable systems and enterprise solutions. He is particularly interested in the intersection of AI and blockchain for secure data sharing, automation, and scalable environmental impact.
Arya Krishnagiri is the President of the Oregon Blockchain Group and a senior at the University of Oregon. He is passionate about private blockchain applications and AI models in sustainability. Arya co-founded the consulting division of OBG, leading teams in advising blockchain and technology companies.
His work explores how emerging technologies—such as decentralized governance, cryptographic security, and machine learning—can drive innovation in sustainable systems and enterprise solutions. He is particularly interested in the intersection of AI and blockchain for secure data sharing, automation, and scalable environmental impact.
Owen Beedle is the Director of Education and Director of Research at the Oregon Blockchain Group and a Research Lead at the UO If Lab. He is a business student at the University of Oregon with a focus on emerging technologies and decentralized systems. His work explores how blockchain infrastructure, cryptographic verification, and peer-to-peer networks can drive innovation in governance, finance, and digital identity. At OBG, Owen leads research initiatives that provide members with hands-on experience in venture capital analysis, blockchain education, and consulting. His research at the If Lab examines models for transparent and milestone-based research funding, bridging the gap between technical innovation and real-world application. Outside of academia, Owen is the Creative Director of Palace Coffee Roasters, where he combines his passion for design, branding, and business strategy. His interdisciplinary approach connects technology, entrepreneurship, and research to develop new frameworks for decentralized collaboration and institutional transparency.
Owen Beedle is the Director of Education and Director of Research at the Oregon Blockchain Group and a Research Lead at the UO If Lab. He is a business student at the University of Oregon with a focus on emerging technologies and decentralized systems. His work explores how blockchain infrastructure, cryptographic verification, and peer-to-peer networks can drive innovation in governance, finance, and digital identity. At OBG, Owen leads research initiatives that provide members with hands-on experience in venture capital analysis, blockchain education, and consulting. His research at the If Lab examines models for transparent and milestone-based research funding, bridging the gap between technical innovation and real-world application. Outside of academia, Owen is the Creative Director of Palace Coffee Roasters, where he combines his passion for design, branding, and business strategy. His interdisciplinary approach connects technology, entrepreneurship, and research to develop new frameworks for decentralized collaboration and institutional transparency.
Owen Beedle is the Director of Education and Director of Research at the Oregon Blockchain Group and a Research Lead at the UO If Lab. He is a business student at the University of Oregon with a focus on emerging technologies and decentralized systems. His work explores how blockchain infrastructure, cryptographic verification, and peer-to-peer networks can drive innovation in governance, finance, and digital identity. At OBG, Owen leads research initiatives that provide members with hands-on experience in venture capital analysis, blockchain education, and consulting. His research at the If Lab examines models for transparent and milestone-based research funding, bridging the gap between technical innovation and real-world application. Outside of academia, Owen is the Creative Director of Palace Coffee Roasters, where he combines his passion for design, branding, and business strategy. His interdisciplinary approach connects technology, entrepreneurship, and research to develop new frameworks for decentralized collaboration and institutional transparency.
Axel Audie is an undergraduate student at the University of Oregon’s Clark Honors College, majoring in Economics and minoring in Computer Science. His academic and professional work focuses on the application of blockchain technology to commercial real estate markets, specifically in the areas of asset tokenization, regulatory-compliant Security Token Offerings (STOs), and decentralized finance (DeFi) integration. Axel’s research examines how fractional ownership, automated compliance, and global secondary markets can enhance liquidity and lower barriers to entry in traditionally localized and illiquid property markets. Combining data modeling, market analysis, and technology-driven approaches, he explores ways to bridge the gap between physical assets and digital investment platforms. Axel is an active member of the Oregon Blockchain Group, where he contributes to projects at the intersection of blockchain innovation and real-world asset management.
Axel Audie is an undergraduate student at the University of Oregon’s Clark Honors College, majoring in Economics and minoring in Computer Science. His academic and professional work focuses on the application of blockchain technology to commercial real estate markets, specifically in the areas of asset tokenization, regulatory-compliant Security Token Offerings (STOs), and decentralized finance (DeFi) integration. Axel’s research examines how fractional ownership, automated compliance, and global secondary markets can enhance liquidity and lower barriers to entry in traditionally localized and illiquid property markets. Combining data modeling, market analysis, and technology-driven approaches, he explores ways to bridge the gap between physical assets and digital investment platforms. Axel is an active member of the Oregon Blockchain Group, where he contributes to projects at the intersection of blockchain innovation and real-world asset management.
Axel Audie is an undergraduate student at the University of Oregon’s Clark Honors College, majoring in Economics and minoring in Computer Science. His academic and professional work focuses on the application of blockchain technology to commercial real estate markets, specifically in the areas of asset tokenization, regulatory-compliant Security Token Offerings (STOs), and decentralized finance (DeFi) integration. Axel’s research examines how fractional ownership, automated compliance, and global secondary markets can enhance liquidity and lower barriers to entry in traditionally localized and illiquid property markets. Combining data modeling, market analysis, and technology-driven approaches, he explores ways to bridge the gap between physical assets and digital investment platforms. Axel is an active member of the Oregon Blockchain Group, where he contributes to projects at the intersection of blockchain innovation and real-world asset management.
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UO IF LAB
Director: Alex Murray
Lundquist College of Business
University of Oregon
Address: 1226 University of Oregon, Eugene, OR 97403-1226
© 2025 University of Oregon AI Lab
UO IF LAB
Director: Alex Murray
Lundquist College of Business
University of Oregon
Address: 1226 University of Oregon, Eugene, OR 97403-1226
© 2025 University of Oregon AI Lab
UO IF LAB
Director: Alex Murray
Lundquist College of Business
University of Oregon
Address: 1226 University of Oregon, Eugene, OR 97403-1226
© 2025 University of Oregon AI Lab