Ayna Ashraf

WORK HISTORY

EDUCATION

ABOUT AYNA ASHRAF

My primary research interest lies at the intersection of blockchain systems and cybersecurity, with a focus on building secure, transparent, and tamper-resistant decentralized infrastructures. I develop Ethereum-based smart contracts using Solidity and tools such as Foundry and Hardhat, emphasizing gas optimization, oracle integration (Chainlink), and secure contract design patterns.Through hands-on projects, I have explored topics including price feed mechanisms, ETH–USD conversion logic, access control models, and automated testing frameworks for smart contract verification. My work reflects a strong interest in formal correctness, security analysis, and scalable decentralized architectures.In parallel, I am strengthening my foundation in cybersecurity and networking (CCNA), aiming to deepen my understanding of distributed systems security, consensus mechanisms, and smart contract vulnerability mitigation. I am particularly interested in research areas such as secure DeFi protocols, blockchain-based authentication systems, and applied cryptographic mechanisms in decentralized environments.