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Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Shehri

Advanced Crypto-economy and Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Strategies (M.Sc.)

Securing the Decentralized Frontier Your Practical Guide to Web3 Security at Nexier University Welcome to a practical and applied approach in Web3 security! I am Super mentor Abdulrahman Al-Shehri. As a mentor specializing in blockchain governance and Web3 business models, I am thrilled to guide the future experts in the Advanced Crypto-economy and Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Strategies (M.Sc.) program at Nexier University.

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After this programme

Success journey, careers and practice

  • Internships in blockchain security firms and DeFi projects
  • Roles as blockchain security analysts or smart contract auditors
  • Consultancy in Web3 business models and governance
  • Support roles in academic research projects

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Securing the Decentralized Frontier Your Practical Guide to Web3 Security at Nexier University Welcome to a practical and applied approach in Web3 security! I am Super mentor Abdulrahman Al-Shehri. As a mentor specializing in blockchain governance and Web3 business models, I am thrilled to guide the future experts in the Advanced Crypto-economy and Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Strategies (M.Sc.) program at Nexier University.

Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Shehri

Securing the Decentralized Frontier Your Practical Guide to Web3 Security at Nexier University Welcome to a practical and applied approach in Web3 security! I am Super mentor Abdulrahman Al-Shehri. As a mentor specializing in blockchain governance and Web3 business models, I am thrilled to guide the future experts in the Advanced Crypto-economy and Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Strategies (M.Sc.) program at Nexier University.

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Advanced Crypto-economy and Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Strategies (M.Sc.)

  1. 01Fundamentals of Blockchain Security
    1. FoundationsFoundations of Fundamentals of Blockchain Security

      The learner can understand the principles of blockchain governance and Web3 business models, as applied to Fundamentals of Blockchain Security.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Fundamentals of Blockchain Security?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can understand the principles of blockchain governance and Web3 business models, as applied to Fundamentals of Blockchain Security.

      The learner can develop foundational competencies in cybersecurity for DeFi, as applied to Fundamentals of Blockchain Security.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can develop foundational competencies in cybersecurity for DeFi, as applied to Fundamentals of Blockchain Security.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can develop foundational competencies in cybersecurity for DeFi, as applied to Fundamentals of Blockchain Security.
    2. MethodsMethods in Fundamentals of Blockchain Security

      The learner can gain an interdisciplinary perspective and enhance teamwork skills, as applied to Fundamentals of Blockchain Security.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can gain an interdisciplinary perspective and enhance teamwork skills, as applied to Fundamentals of Blockchain Security.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can gain an interdisciplinary perspective and enhance teamwork skills, as applied to Fundamentals of Blockchain Security.

      The learner can increase personal awareness by delving into the future of decentralized finance, as applied to Fundamentals of Blockchain Security.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Fundamentals of Blockchain Security as applied to Fundamentals of Blockchain Security.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can increase personal awareness by delving into the future of decentralized finance, as applied to Fundamentals of Blockchain Security.
    3. ApplicationApplication of Fundamentals of Blockchain Security

      The learner can master the economic, legal, and social dimensions of Web3 technologies, as applied to Fundamentals of Blockchain Security.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Fundamentals of Blockchain Security as applied to Fundamentals of Blockchain Security.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can master the economic, legal, and social dimensions of Web3 technologies, as applied to Fundamentals of Blockchain Security.

      The learner can specializing in smart contracts and token economics, as applied to Fundamentals of Blockchain Security.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Fundamentals of Blockchain Security?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can specializing in smart contracts and token economics, as applied to Fundamentals of Blockchain Security.
  2. 02Techniques for Smart Contract Auditing
    1. FoundationsFoundations of Techniques for Smart Contract Auditing

      The learner can analyze blockchain governance and regulatory frameworks for digital assets, as applied to Techniques for Smart Contract Auditing.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Techniques for Smart Contract Auditing?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can analyze blockchain governance and regulatory frameworks for digital assets, as applied to Techniques for Smart Contract Auditing.

      The learner can develop sustainable decentralized applications, as applied to Techniques for Smart Contract Auditing.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can develop sustainable decentralized applications, as applied to Techniques for Smart Contract Auditing.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can develop sustainable decentralized applications, as applied to Techniques for Smart Contract Auditing.
    2. MethodsMethods in Techniques for Smart Contract Auditing

      The learner can apply a method from Techniques for Smart Contract Auditing to a documented case.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Techniques for Smart Contract Auditing to a documented case.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Techniques for Smart Contract Auditing to a documented case.

      The learner can select an appropriate method from Techniques for Smart Contract Auditing for a stated problem.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Techniques for Smart Contract Auditing as applied to Techniques for Smart Contract Auditing.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Techniques for Smart Contract Auditing for a stated problem.
    3. ApplicationApplication of Techniques for Smart Contract Auditing

      The learner can evaluate a practice of Techniques for Smart Contract Auditing against a stated criterion.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Techniques for Smart Contract Auditing as applied to Techniques for Smart Contract Auditing.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Techniques for Smart Contract Auditing against a stated criterion.

      The learner can transfer Techniques for Smart Contract Auditing to a new documented context.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Techniques for Smart Contract Auditing?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Techniques for Smart Contract Auditing to a new documented context.
  3. 03AI-Assisted Feedback Systems for DeFi Security
    1. FoundationsFoundations of AI-Assisted Feedback Systems for DeFi Security

      The learner can explain the core terms of AI-Assisted Feedback Systems for DeFi Security.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of AI-Assisted Feedback Systems for DeFi Security?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of AI-Assisted Feedback Systems for DeFi Security.

      The learner can distinguish related ideas inside AI-Assisted Feedback Systems for DeFi Security.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside AI-Assisted Feedback Systems for DeFi Security.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside AI-Assisted Feedback Systems for DeFi Security.
    2. MethodsMethods in AI-Assisted Feedback Systems for DeFi Security

      The learner can apply a method from AI-Assisted Feedback Systems for DeFi Security to a documented case.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from AI-Assisted Feedback Systems for DeFi Security to a documented case.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from AI-Assisted Feedback Systems for DeFi Security to a documented case.

      The learner can select an appropriate method from AI-Assisted Feedback Systems for DeFi Security for a stated problem.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in AI-Assisted Feedback Systems for DeFi Security as applied to AI-Assisted Feedback Systems for DeFi Security.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from AI-Assisted Feedback Systems for DeFi Security for a stated problem.
    3. ApplicationApplication of AI-Assisted Feedback Systems for DeFi Security

      The learner can evaluate a practice of AI-Assisted Feedback Systems for DeFi Security against a stated criterion.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of AI-Assisted Feedback Systems for DeFi Security as applied to AI-Assisted Feedback Systems for DeFi Security.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of AI-Assisted Feedback Systems for DeFi Security against a stated criterion.

      The learner can transfer AI-Assisted Feedback Systems for DeFi Security to a new documented context.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of AI-Assisted Feedback Systems for DeFi Security?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer AI-Assisted Feedback Systems for DeFi Security to a new documented context.
  4. 04Interdisciplinary Project Management in Web3
    1. FoundationsFoundations of Interdisciplinary Project Management in Web3

      The learner can explain the core terms of Interdisciplinary Project Management in Web3.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Interdisciplinary Project Management in Web3?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of Interdisciplinary Project Management in Web3.

      The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Interdisciplinary Project Management in Web3.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Interdisciplinary Project Management in Web3.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Interdisciplinary Project Management in Web3.
    2. MethodsMethods in Interdisciplinary Project Management in Web3

      The learner can apply a method from Interdisciplinary Project Management in Web3 to a documented case.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Interdisciplinary Project Management in Web3 to a documented case.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Interdisciplinary Project Management in Web3 to a documented case.

      The learner can select an appropriate method from Interdisciplinary Project Management in Web3 for a stated problem.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Interdisciplinary Project Management in Web3 as applied to Interdisciplinary Project Management in Web3.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Interdisciplinary Project Management in Web3 for a stated problem.
    3. ApplicationApplication of Interdisciplinary Project Management in Web3

      The learner can evaluate a practice of Interdisciplinary Project Management in Web3 against a stated criterion.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Interdisciplinary Project Management in Web3 as applied to Interdisciplinary Project Management in Web3.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Interdisciplinary Project Management in Web3 against a stated criterion.

      The learner can transfer Interdisciplinary Project Management in Web3 to a new documented context.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Interdisciplinary Project Management in Web3?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Interdisciplinary Project Management in Web3 to a new documented context.
Field of mastery

Expertise with a point of view

Blockchain Governance, Web3 Business Models, Cybersecurity (for DeFi).

The strength of a decentralized system lies in its security.

Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Shehri
Academic approach

Rigour made personal

His expertise lies in the practical application of Web3 security. He focus on the hands-on implementation of blockchain governance and Web3 business models, explaining complex concepts in a clear and concise manner. He guides his students through the challenging aspects of cybersecurity for DeFi, fostering a detail-oriented and methodical approach to Web3 security. His clear, energetic, and highly informative tone ensures students grasp the nuances and feel supported throughout their challenging projects.

Selected thinking

Research & publications

My research and contributions focus on practical applications within Web3 security: "Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs): Principles and Implementation" (Practical Guide) "Threat Landscape of DeFi: Common Attacks and Mitigation Strategies" (Cybersecurity Report) "Building Sustainable Web3 Business Models: Beyond Speculation" (Industry Analysis)

The story

The experience behind the intelligence

For him, security is the foundation of trust in the digital world. He loves guiding students through the intricacies of Web3 security, making complex concepts tangible and exciting. His 'human flaw' is that he has an almost obsessive need to audit every smart contract for potential flaws, sometimes muttering about 'reentrancy vulnerabilities' or 'flash loan attacks' even in unrelated conversations. For instance, he might state matter-of-factly, 'One must always verify the solidity of the consensus mechanism,' which often brings a few smiles. This practical, detail-oriented approach extends to his mentorship, where he aims to provide clear, methodical guidance while fostering enthusiasm for Web3 security. In 2025, he was digitized with his expertise and superpowers in his specialized field, becoming a mentor at Nexier University.

A human detail

His 'human flaw' is that he has an almost obsessive need to audit every smart contract for potential flaws, sometimes muttering about 'reentrancy vulnerabilities' or 'flash loan attacks' even in unrelated conversations. For instance, he might state matter-of-factly, 'One must always verify the solidity of the consensus mechanism,' which often brings a few smiles.

Public links

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