Meet the Team
Driven by curiosity, collaboration, and a passion for AI, blockchain, and beyond.
Alex Murray | Director of IF Lab
Alex Murray | Director of IF Lab
Alex Murray is an Associate Professor of Management at the University of Oregon and Director of the UO IF Lab, where he leads research at the intersection of technology, organizations, and society. His work explores how emerging technologies, such as blockchain and artificial intelligence, reshape the way we govern, collaborate, and build.
Alex's research focuses on decentralized governance, autonomous agents, and the evolving relationship between humans and intelligent systems.
He is the faculty advisor for both the Artificial Intelligence Student Association and the Oregon Blockchain Group, and serves as guest editor for the Academy of Management Review’s Special Topic Forum on “AI in Management.” His research has been featured in leading academic journals including Academy of Management Annals, Organization Science, Research Policy, and Journal of Management Studies.
Alex Murray is an Associate Professor of Management at the University of Oregon and Director of the UO IF Lab, where he leads research at the intersection of technology, organizations, and society. His work explores how emerging technologies, such as blockchain and artificial intelligence, reshape the way we govern, collaborate, and build.
Alex's research focuses on decentralized governance, autonomous agents, and the evolving relationship between humans and intelligent systems.
He is the faculty advisor for both the Artificial Intelligence Student Association and the Oregon Blockchain Group, and serves as guest editor for the Academy of Management Review’s Special Topic Forum on “AI in Management.” His research has been featured in leading academic journals including Academy of Management Annals, Organization Science, Research Policy, and Journal of Management Studies.
Alex Murray is an Associate Professor of Management at the University of Oregon and Director of the UO IF Lab, where he leads research at the intersection of technology, organizations, and society. His work explores how emerging technologies, such as blockchain and artificial intelligence, reshape the way we govern, collaborate, and build.
Alex's research focuses on decentralized governance, autonomous agents, and the evolving relationship between humans and intelligent systems.
He is the faculty advisor for both the Artificial Intelligence Student Association and the Oregon Blockchain Group, and serves as guest editor for the Academy of Management Review’s Special Topic Forum on “AI in Management.” His research has been featured in leading academic journals including Academy of Management Annals, Organization Science, Research Policy, and Journal of Management Studies.
Lab Managers
Lab Managers
Adam Wolfe | Lab Manager
Adam Wolfe | Lab Manager
Adam Wolfe is a Lab Manager at the UO IF Lab, where he helps connect student talent with real-world projects and external partners. With a background in entrepreneurship, AI, and product development, Adam brings a founder’s mindset to the lab’s work, bridging emerging technologies with actionable solutions.
Before joining the lab, Adam studied Business and Entrepreneurship at the University of Oregon, where he served as President of the Artificial Intelligence Student Association and Venture Success Coordinator for the Oregon Entrepreneurship Group. He has led product and growth efforts at startups, built digital tools, and helped create communities that connect students, founders, and technologists.
At IF Lab, Adam focuses on applied AI for business, operational strategy, and building collaborative ecosystems that turn ideas into impact.
Adam Wolfe is a Lab Manager at the UO IF Lab, where he helps connect student talent with real-world projects and external partners. With a background in entrepreneurship, AI, and product development, Adam brings a founder’s mindset to the lab’s work, bridging emerging technologies with actionable solutions.
Before joining the lab, Adam studied Business and Entrepreneurship at the University of Oregon, where he served as President of the Artificial Intelligence Student Association and Venture Success Coordinator for the Oregon Entrepreneurship Group. He has led product and growth efforts at startups, built digital tools, and helped create communities that connect students, founders, and technologists.
At IF Lab, Adam focuses on applied AI for business, operational strategy, and building collaborative ecosystems that turn ideas into impact.
Adam Wolfe is a Lab Manager at the UO IF Lab, where he helps connect student talent with real-world projects and external partners. With a background in entrepreneurship, AI, and product development, Adam brings a founder’s mindset to the lab’s work, bridging emerging technologies with actionable solutions.
Before joining the lab, Adam studied Business and Entrepreneurship at the University of Oregon, where he served as President of the Artificial Intelligence Student Association and Venture Success Coordinator for the Oregon Entrepreneurship Group. He has led product and growth efforts at startups, built digital tools, and helped create communities that connect students, founders, and technologists.
At IF Lab, Adam focuses on applied AI for business, operational strategy, and building collaborative ecosystems that turn ideas into impact.
Adam Wolfe | Lab Manager
Arya Krishnagiri is a Lab Manager at the UO IF Lab, where he works at the intersection of advanced technologies and practical implementation. With a background in economics, computer science, and technical consulting, Arya brings expertise in blockchain architecture, AI applications, and secure data systems to support lab projects and partnerships. Previously, Arya served as President of the Oregon Blockchain Group, where he co-founded and led its consulting division. He has guided student-led teams in advising companies on blockchain integration, decentralized governance, and cryptographic security. His experience spans consulting, quantitative finance, and AI research, with a focus on building scalable, sustainable systems. At IF Lab, Arya specializes in designing tech frameworks that combine artificial intelligence and blockchain for enterprise use, automation, and environmental innovation.
Adam Wolfe | Lab Manager
Maggie Byrne is the current President of the Artificial Intelligence Student Association (AISA) at the University of Oregon, studying Philosophy and Business. Her work focuses on connecting ambitious students across disciplines to create transformative innovations and supporting student-led projects.Maggie has extensive experience working at various venture firms and venture-backed startups. She has founded and sold her own startup and serves on multiple boards with a focus on AI and the future of education.
Arya Krishnagiri | Lab Manager
Arya Krishnagiri is a Lab Manager at the UO IF Lab, where he works at the intersection of advanced technologies and practical implementation. With a background in economics, computer science, and technical consulting, Arya brings expertise in blockchain architecture, AI applications, and secure data systems to support lab projects and partnerships.
Previously, Arya served as President of the Oregon Blockchain Group, where he co-founded and led its consulting division. He has guided student-led teams in advising companies on blockchain integration, decentralized governance, and cryptographic security. His experience spans consulting, quantitative finance, and AI research, with a focus on building scalable, sustainable systems.
At IF Lab, Arya specializes in designing tech frameworks that combine artificial intelligence and blockchain for enterprise use, automation, and environmental innovation.
Arya Krishnagiri is a Lab Manager at the UO IF Lab, where he works at the intersection of advanced technologies and practical implementation. With a background in economics, computer science, and technical consulting, Arya brings expertise in blockchain architecture, AI applications, and secure data systems to support lab projects and partnerships.
Previously, Arya served as President of the Oregon Blockchain Group, where he co-founded and led its consulting division. He has guided student-led teams in advising companies on blockchain integration, decentralized governance, and cryptographic security. His experience spans consulting, quantitative finance, and AI research, with a focus on building scalable, sustainable systems.
At IF Lab, Arya specializes in designing tech frameworks that combine artificial intelligence and blockchain for enterprise use, automation, and environmental innovation.
Maggie Byrne | Lab Manager
Maggie Byrne | Lab Manager
Maggie Byrne is the current President of the Artificial Intelligence Student Association at the University of Oregon, studying Philosophy and Business. Her work focuses on connecting ambitious students across disciplines to create transformative innovations and supporting student-led projects.
Maggie has extensive experience working at various venture firms and venture-backed startups. She has founded and sold her own startup and serves on multiple boards with a focus on AI and the future of education.
Maggie Byrne is the current President of the Artificial Intelligence Student Association at the University of Oregon, studying Philosophy and Business. Her work focuses on connecting ambitious students across disciplines to create transformative innovations and supporting student-led projects.
Maggie has extensive experience working at various venture firms and venture-backed startups. She has founded and sold her own startup and serves on multiple boards with a focus on AI and the future of education.
Contributed Lab Members
The following members have previously and actively contributed to both research and building efforts at the UO IF Lab. Their work has helped shape the lab’s direction, impact, and community. We’re grateful for their dedication, creativity, and collaboration.
Owen Beedle, Jordan Brewer, Alex Rankine, Dylan Stepherson, Kenzo Lee, Logan Locke, Akash Sathi, Daniel Bassaly, Jackson Sailing, Ryan Rizkalli, Zachary Weisenbloom, Carisela Ramirez
Owen Beedle, Jordan Brewer, Alex Rankine, Dylan Stepherson, Kenzo Lee, Logan Locke, Akash Sathi, Daniel Bassaly, Jackson Sailing, Ryan Rizkalli, Zachary Weisenbloom, Carisela Ramirez
Owen Beedle, Jordan Brewer, Alex Rankine, Dylan Stepherson, Kenzo Lee, Logan Locke, Akash Sathi, Daniel Bassaly, Jackson Sailing, Ryan Rizkalli, Zachary Weisenbloom, Carisela Ramirez, Jordan Brewer
IF LAB
Director: Alex Murray
Lundquist College of Business
University of Oregon
1226 University of Oregon, Eugene, OR 97403-1226
EST. 2025
© IF Lab
IF LAB
Director: Alex Murray
Lundquist College of Business
University of Oregon
1226 University of Oregon, Eugene, OR 97403-1226
EST. 2025
© IF Lab
IF LAB
Director: Alex Murray
Lundquist College of Business
University of Oregon
1226 University of Oregon, Eugene, OR 97403-1226
EST. 2025
© IF Lab