Professor Carmine Ventre
Interim Head of the Department of Informatics
- Professor of Computer Science
- Chair in Computational Finance
- Director of Informatics Finance Hub
Research interests
- Computer science
Biography
Professor Carmine Ventre is the interim Head of the Department of Informatics, King's College London. He is a Professor of Computer Science and Chair in Computational Finance in the Department and the Director of King's Institute for Artificial Intelligence. Professor Ventre’s research interests include algorithmic game theory, microeconomics and the internet, AI for algorithmic trading and finance and cryptography and security.
After gaining an MSc in Computer Science, Professor Carmine Ventre was awarded his PhD in 2007, defending a thesis on theoretical advances in the design of incentive-compatible mechanisms. He subsequently worked at the University of Liverpool, as a post-doctoral researcher, and then held academic positions at Teesside University and the University of Essex. Carmine joined King's in September 2019, to lead the Finance research hub in the Department of Informatics.
Research Interests
- Algorithmic game theory, microeconomics and the internet
- Algorithms and complexity
- (AI for) algorithmic trading and finance
- Cryptography and security
Research
Finance Hub
The Finance Hub conducts fundamental and applied research at the intersection of finance and computation, a sector which is colloquially known as FinTech.
Distributed Artificial Intelligence
Understanding AI in social and economic contexts where an intelligent entity may be interacting with other entities
Climate & sustainability researchers at King’s
King's researchers working across climate and sustainability
News
Event summary: Grant Development Workshop on Digital Sustainability
In this summary, we share the main challenges and insights discussed within our workshop on digital sustainability.
King's launches 'first-of-its-kind' degree in AI & Philosophy
The new BSc aims to equip students with technical and critical skills that open doors to careers in tech, government, journalism, business, research and more.
King's helping businesses understand the benefits of Artificial Intelligence
Business owners can enhance their knowledge of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and how it might affect them thanks to a new course from King’s College London.
DeepTech Roadshow shines spotlight on UK's Deep Tech Industry
A delegation of US-based Venture Capitalists (VCs) visit Bush House with the Department for Business and Trade.
King's academics and industry experts discuss developing AI and 'moving beyond the panic'
King’s academics joined policy and industry experts at Science Gallery London on 16 Jan to discuss where we go next with AI development, regulation and policy.
Expectations for the AI Safety Summit
What do members of the King’s Institute for Artificial Intelligence community expect from the upcoming summit?
Professor Carmine Ventre appointed Interim Director of the King's Institute for Artificial Intelligence
Professor Carmine Ventre has been appointed as the Interim Director of the King’s Institute for Artificial Intelligence.
KBS-Mathematics-Informatics Research Discussion on Climate Finance
Virtual meeting held to discuss research collaboration in the field of climate finance.
Events
Sustainable Synergies: Uniting King's Expertise for Impactful Grant Ventures: Digital Sustainability
“Sustainable Synergies” is a workshop series hosted by the Centre for Sustainable Business at King’s Business School. This series is designed to harness and...
Please note: this event has passed.
Living well with technology: AI and the future
Amidst the rapid changes affecting all industries, how do we navigate the AI revolution?
Please note: this event has passed.
David C. Parkes: Credible Decentralized Exchange Design via Verifiable Sequencing Rules
Please join us for this instalment of the FinWork Blockchain Online Seminar Series with David Parkes from Harvard University.
Please note: this event has passed.
Climate Finance Workshop - 23 February 2023
Join us for the next Climate Finance Workshop hosted by the Qatar Centre for Global Banking & Finance and the King’s Climate Hub.
Please note: this event has passed.
Informatics Inaugural Lecture: Professors Carmine Ventre and Elena Simperl
Join us to celebrate a special milestone for our new professors and hear about their inspiring career journeys.
Please note: this event has passed.
Climate Finance Workshop
Join us for the next Climate Finance Workshop hosted by the Qatar Centre for Global Banking & Finance and the King’s Climate Hub.
Please note: this event has passed.
Features
Meet Professor Carmine Ventre - new interim Head of Informatics
Professor Carmine Ventre was appointed the interim Head of Department for Informatics, following the departure of Professor Luc Moreau.
Research
Finance Hub
The Finance Hub conducts fundamental and applied research at the intersection of finance and computation, a sector which is colloquially known as FinTech.
Distributed Artificial Intelligence
Understanding AI in social and economic contexts where an intelligent entity may be interacting with other entities
Climate & sustainability researchers at King’s
King's researchers working across climate and sustainability
News
Event summary: Grant Development Workshop on Digital Sustainability
In this summary, we share the main challenges and insights discussed within our workshop on digital sustainability.
King's launches 'first-of-its-kind' degree in AI & Philosophy
The new BSc aims to equip students with technical and critical skills that open doors to careers in tech, government, journalism, business, research and more.
King's helping businesses understand the benefits of Artificial Intelligence
Business owners can enhance their knowledge of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and how it might affect them thanks to a new course from King’s College London.
DeepTech Roadshow shines spotlight on UK's Deep Tech Industry
A delegation of US-based Venture Capitalists (VCs) visit Bush House with the Department for Business and Trade.
King's academics and industry experts discuss developing AI and 'moving beyond the panic'
King’s academics joined policy and industry experts at Science Gallery London on 16 Jan to discuss where we go next with AI development, regulation and policy.
Expectations for the AI Safety Summit
What do members of the King’s Institute for Artificial Intelligence community expect from the upcoming summit?
Professor Carmine Ventre appointed Interim Director of the King's Institute for Artificial Intelligence
Professor Carmine Ventre has been appointed as the Interim Director of the King’s Institute for Artificial Intelligence.
KBS-Mathematics-Informatics Research Discussion on Climate Finance
Virtual meeting held to discuss research collaboration in the field of climate finance.
Events
Sustainable Synergies: Uniting King's Expertise for Impactful Grant Ventures: Digital Sustainability
“Sustainable Synergies” is a workshop series hosted by the Centre for Sustainable Business at King’s Business School. This series is designed to harness and...
Please note: this event has passed.
Living well with technology: AI and the future
Amidst the rapid changes affecting all industries, how do we navigate the AI revolution?
Please note: this event has passed.
David C. Parkes: Credible Decentralized Exchange Design via Verifiable Sequencing Rules
Please join us for this instalment of the FinWork Blockchain Online Seminar Series with David Parkes from Harvard University.
Please note: this event has passed.
Climate Finance Workshop - 23 February 2023
Join us for the next Climate Finance Workshop hosted by the Qatar Centre for Global Banking & Finance and the King’s Climate Hub.
Please note: this event has passed.
Informatics Inaugural Lecture: Professors Carmine Ventre and Elena Simperl
Join us to celebrate a special milestone for our new professors and hear about their inspiring career journeys.
Please note: this event has passed.
Climate Finance Workshop
Join us for the next Climate Finance Workshop hosted by the Qatar Centre for Global Banking & Finance and the King’s Climate Hub.
Please note: this event has passed.
Features
Meet Professor Carmine Ventre - new interim Head of Informatics
Professor Carmine Ventre was appointed the interim Head of Department for Informatics, following the departure of Professor Luc Moreau.