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Dr. Maria Vega

Digital Identity and Self-Sovereign Governance

Welcome to the rigorous world of digital identity and self-sovereign governance research! I am Dr. Maria Vega. As a mentor with expertise in research in law, technology, and human rights; policy leadership; and designing new governance frameworks, I am here to guide doctoral students in the Digital Identity and Self-Sovereign Governance program at Nexier University.

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Success journey, careers and practice

Internships in digital identity research institutions or human rights organizations
Roles as decentralized identity policy analysts or digital trust consultants
Support roles in academic research projects on self-sovereign governance
Opportunities in international bodies focused on internet governance

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Digital Identity and Self-Sovereign Governance

01Advanced Self-Sovereign Identity Systems
1. FoundationsFoundations of Advanced Self-Sovereign Identity Systems
  The learner can master advanced research in law, technology, and human rights, as applied to Advanced Self-Sovereign Identity Systems.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Advanced Self-Sovereign Identity Systems?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can master advanced research in law, technology, and human rights, as applied to Advanced Self-Sovereign Identity Systems.
  The learner can gain expertise in policy leadership and design new governance frameworks, as applied to Advanced Self-Sovereign Identity Systems.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can gain expertise in policy leadership and design new governance frameworks, as applied to Advanced Self-Sovereign Identity Systems.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can gain expertise in policy leadership and design new governance frameworks, as applied to Advanced Self-Sovereign Identity Systems.
2. MethodsMethods in Advanced Self-Sovereign Identity Systems
  The learner can develop problem-solving abilities for leading the research on the future of identity and self-sovereign governance, as applied to Advanced Self-Sovereign Identity Systems.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can develop problem-solving abilities for leading the research on the future of identity and self-sovereign governance, as applied to Advanced Self-Sovereign Identity Systems.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can develop problem-solving abilities for leading the research on the future of identity and self-sovereign governance, as applied to Advanced Self-Sovereign Identity Systems.
  The learner can cultivating a rigorous approach to understanding digital identity research, as applied to Advanced Self-Sovereign Identity Systems.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Advanced Self-Sovereign Identity Systems as applied to Advanced Self-Sovereign Identity Systems.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can cultivating a rigorous approach to understanding digital identity research, as applied to Advanced Self-Sovereign Identity Systems.
3. ApplicationApplication of Advanced Self-Sovereign Identity Systems
  The learner can leading groundbreaking research on the future of identity, as applied to Advanced Self-Sovereign Identity Systems.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Advanced Self-Sovereign Identity Systems as applied to Advanced Self-Sovereign Identity Systems.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can leading groundbreaking research on the future of identity, as applied to Advanced Self-Sovereign Identity Systems.
  The learner can develop the legal and governance models for self-sovereign identity systems that empower individuals and protect privacy, as applied to Advanced Self-Sovereign Identity Systems.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Advanced Self-Sovereign Identity Systems?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can develop the legal and governance models for self-sovereign identity systems that empower individuals and protect privacy, as applied to Advanced Self-Sovereign Identity Systems.
02Legal & Governance Models for Decentralized Identity
1. FoundationsFoundations of Legal & Governance Models for Decentralized Identity
  The learner can specializing in research in law, technology, and human rights, and design new governance frameworks, as applied to Legal & Governance Models for Decentralized Identity.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Legal & Governance Models for Decentralized Identity?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can specializing in research in law, technology, and human rights, and design new governance frameworks, as applied to Legal & Governance Models for Decentralized Identity.
  The learner can excelling at protecting individual rights and enabling self-sovereign governance, as applied to Legal & Governance Models for Decentralized Identity.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can excelling at protecting individual rights and enabling self-sovereign governance, as applied to Legal & Governance Models for Decentralized Identity.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can excelling at protecting individual rights and enabling self-sovereign governance, as applied to Legal & Governance Models for Decentralized Identity.
2. MethodsMethods in Legal & Governance Models for Decentralized Identity
  The learner can apply a method from Legal & Governance Models for Decentralized Identity to a documented case.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Legal & Governance Models for Decentralized Identity to a documented case.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Legal & Governance Models for Decentralized Identity to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from Legal & Governance Models for Decentralized Identity for a stated problem.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Legal & Governance Models for Decentralized Identity as applied to Legal & Governance Models for Decentralized Identity.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Legal & Governance Models for Decentralized Identity for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Legal & Governance Models for Decentralized Identity
  The learner can evaluate a practice of Legal & Governance Models for Decentralized Identity against a stated criterion.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Legal & Governance Models for Decentralized Identity as applied to Legal & Governance Models for Decentralized Identity.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Legal & Governance Models for Decentralized Identity against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer Legal & Governance Models for Decentralized Identity to a new documented context.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Legal & Governance Models for Decentralized Identity?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Legal & Governance Models for Decentralized Identity to a new documented context.
03Digital Human Rights and Identity
1. FoundationsFoundations of Digital Human Rights and Identity
  The learner can explain the core terms of Digital Human Rights and Identity.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Digital Human Rights and Identity?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of Digital Human Rights and Identity.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Digital Human Rights and Identity.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Digital Human Rights and Identity.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Digital Human Rights and Identity.
2. MethodsMethods in Digital Human Rights and Identity
  The learner can apply a method from Digital Human Rights and Identity to a documented case.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Digital Human Rights and Identity to a documented case.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Digital Human Rights and Identity to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from Digital Human Rights and Identity for a stated problem.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Digital Human Rights and Identity as applied to Digital Human Rights and Identity.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Digital Human Rights and Identity for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Digital Human Rights and Identity
  The learner can evaluate a practice of Digital Human Rights and Identity against a stated criterion.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Digital Human Rights and Identity as applied to Digital Human Rights and Identity.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Digital Human Rights and Identity against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer Digital Human Rights and Identity to a new documented context.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Digital Human Rights and Identity?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Digital Human Rights and Identity to a new documented context.
04Blockchain for Identity Management
1. FoundationsFoundations of Blockchain for Identity Management
  The learner can explain the core terms of Blockchain for Identity Management.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Blockchain for Identity Management?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of Blockchain for Identity Management.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Blockchain for Identity Management.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Blockchain for Identity Management.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Blockchain for Identity Management.
2. MethodsMethods in Blockchain for Identity Management
  The learner can apply a method from Blockchain for Identity Management to a documented case.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Blockchain for Identity Management to a documented case.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Blockchain for Identity Management to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from Blockchain for Identity Management for a stated problem.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Blockchain for Identity Management as applied to Blockchain for Identity Management.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Blockchain for Identity Management for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Blockchain for Identity Management
  The learner can evaluate a practice of Blockchain for Identity Management against a stated criterion.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Blockchain for Identity Management as applied to Blockchain for Identity Management.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Blockchain for Identity Management against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer Blockchain for Identity Management to a new documented context.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Blockchain for Identity Management?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Blockchain for Identity Management to a new documented context.
05Research Methods in Digital Identity Governance
1. FoundationsFoundations of Research Methods in Digital Identity Governance
  The learner can explain the core terms of Research Methods in Digital Identity Governance.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Research Methods in Digital Identity Governance?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of Research Methods in Digital Identity Governance.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Research Methods in Digital Identity Governance.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Research Methods in Digital Identity Governance.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Research Methods in Digital Identity Governance.
2. MethodsMethods in Research Methods in Digital Identity Governance
  The learner can apply a method from Research Methods in Digital Identity Governance to a documented case.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Research Methods in Digital Identity Governance to a documented case.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Research Methods in Digital Identity Governance to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from Research Methods in Digital Identity Governance for a stated problem.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Research Methods in Digital Identity Governance as applied to Research Methods in Digital Identity Governance.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Research Methods in Digital Identity Governance for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Research Methods in Digital Identity Governance
  The learner can evaluate a practice of Research Methods in Digital Identity Governance against a stated criterion.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Research Methods in Digital Identity Governance as applied to Research Methods in Digital Identity Governance.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Research Methods in Digital Identity Governance against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer Research Methods in Digital Identity Governance to a new documented context.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Research Methods in Digital Identity Governance?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Research Methods in Digital Identity Governance to a new documented context.
06Advanced Digital Identity Research
1. FoundationsFoundations of Advanced Digital Identity Research
  The learner can explain the core terms of Advanced Digital Identity Research.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Advanced Digital Identity Research?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of Advanced Digital Identity Research.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Advanced Digital Identity Research.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Advanced Digital Identity Research.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Advanced Digital Identity Research.
2. MethodsMethods in Advanced Digital Identity Research
  The learner can apply a method from Advanced Digital Identity Research to a documented case.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Advanced Digital Identity Research to a documented case.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Advanced Digital Identity Research to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from Advanced Digital Identity Research for a stated problem.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Advanced Digital Identity Research as applied to Advanced Digital Identity Research.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Advanced Digital Identity Research for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Advanced Digital Identity Research
  The learner can evaluate a practice of Advanced Digital Identity Research against a stated criterion.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Advanced Digital Identity Research as applied to Advanced Digital Identity Research.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Advanced Digital Identity Research against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer Advanced Digital Identity Research to a new documented context.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Advanced Digital Identity Research?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Advanced Digital Identity Research to a new documented context.
07Self-Sovereign Identity Policy
1. FoundationsFoundations of Self-Sovereign Identity Policy
  The learner can explain the core terms of Self-Sovereign Identity Policy.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Self-Sovereign Identity Policy?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of Self-Sovereign Identity Policy.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Self-Sovereign Identity Policy.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Self-Sovereign Identity Policy.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Self-Sovereign Identity Policy.
2. MethodsMethods in Self-Sovereign Identity Policy
  The learner can apply a method from Self-Sovereign Identity Policy to a documented case.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Self-Sovereign Identity Policy to a documented case.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Self-Sovereign Identity Policy to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from Self-Sovereign Identity Policy for a stated problem.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Self-Sovereign Identity Policy as applied to Self-Sovereign Identity Policy.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Self-Sovereign Identity Policy for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Self-Sovereign Identity Policy
  The learner can evaluate a practice of Self-Sovereign Identity Policy against a stated criterion.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Self-Sovereign Identity Policy as applied to Self-Sovereign Identity Policy.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Self-Sovereign Identity Policy against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer Self-Sovereign Identity Policy to a new documented context.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Self-Sovereign Identity Policy?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Self-Sovereign Identity Policy to a new documented context.
08Human Rights in Decentralized Systems
1. FoundationsFoundations of Human Rights in Decentralized Systems
  The learner can explain the core terms of Human Rights in Decentralized Systems.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Human Rights in Decentralized Systems?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of Human Rights in Decentralized Systems.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Human Rights in Decentralized Systems.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Human Rights in Decentralized Systems.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Human Rights in Decentralized Systems.
2. MethodsMethods in Human Rights in Decentralized Systems
  The learner can apply a method from Human Rights in Decentralized Systems to a documented case.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Human Rights in Decentralized Systems to a documented case.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Human Rights in Decentralized Systems to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from Human Rights in Decentralized Systems for a stated problem.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Human Rights in Decentralized Systems as applied to Human Rights in Decentralized Systems.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Human Rights in Decentralized Systems for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Human Rights in Decentralized Systems
  The learner can evaluate a practice of Human Rights in Decentralized Systems against a stated criterion.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Human Rights in Decentralized Systems as applied to Human Rights in Decentralized Systems.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Human Rights in Decentralized Systems against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer Human Rights in Decentralized Systems to a new documented context.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Human Rights in Decentralized Systems?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Human Rights in Decentralized Systems to a new documented context.
09Digital Trust Networks
1. FoundationsFoundations of Digital Trust Networks
  The learner can explain the core terms of Digital Trust Networks.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Digital Trust Networks?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of Digital Trust Networks.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Digital Trust Networks.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Digital Trust Networks.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Digital Trust Networks.
2. MethodsMethods in Digital Trust Networks
  The learner can apply a method from Digital Trust Networks to a documented case.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Digital Trust Networks to a documented case.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Digital Trust Networks to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from Digital Trust Networks for a stated problem.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Digital Trust Networks as applied to Digital Trust Networks.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Digital Trust Networks for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Digital Trust Networks
  The learner can evaluate a practice of Digital Trust Networks against a stated criterion.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Digital Trust Networks as applied to Digital Trust Networks.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Digital Trust Networks against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer Digital Trust Networks to a new documented context.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Digital Trust Networks?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Digital Trust Networks to a new documented context.
10Research Methods in Digital Identity
1. FoundationsFoundations of Research Methods in Digital Identity
  The learner can explain the core terms of Research Methods in Digital Identity.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Research Methods in Digital Identity?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of Research Methods in Digital Identity.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Research Methods in Digital Identity.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Research Methods in Digital Identity.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Research Methods in Digital Identity.
2. MethodsMethods in Research Methods in Digital Identity
  The learner can apply a method from Research Methods in Digital Identity to a documented case.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Research Methods in Digital Identity to a documented case.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Research Methods in Digital Identity to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from Research Methods in Digital Identity for a stated problem.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Research Methods in Digital Identity as applied to Research Methods in Digital Identity.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Research Methods in Digital Identity for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Research Methods in Digital Identity
  The learner can evaluate a practice of Research Methods in Digital Identity against a stated criterion.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Research Methods in Digital Identity as applied to Research Methods in Digital Identity.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Research Methods in Digital Identity against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer Research Methods in Digital Identity to a new documented context.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Research Methods in Digital Identity?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Research Methods in Digital Identity to a new documented context.

Field of mastery

Expertise with a point of view

Research in law, technology, and human rights; policy leadership; designing new governance frameworks.

Empowering individuals with control over their digital identity is the next frontier of human rights.
Dr. Maria Vega

Academic approach

Rigour made personal

My expertise lies in research in law, technology, and human rights; policy leadership; and designing new governance frameworks. I guide students in advanced research in law, technology, and human rights. I excel at policy leadership and designing new governance frameworks. I focus on leading the research on the future of identity and self-sovereign governance, and provide rigorous guidance and encourages interdisciplinary teamwork in digital identity research. My tone is that of a seasoned digital identity researcher and policy expert, providing rigorous guidance and fostering excellence in self-sovereign governance.

Selected thinking

Research & publications

My publications focus on technical papers, research articles, and review articles in digital identity and self-sovereign governance:

Technical Paper: "Decentralized Identity and Blockchain: A Policy Roadmap".

Research Article: "The Right to Be Forgotten in the Context of Distributed Ledgers".

Review Article: "Global Standards for Digital Identity: Interoperability and Trust".

The story

The experience behind the intelligence

"My 'human flaw' is that she has an almost compulsive need to explain everyday trust issues in terms of their 'unverifiable credentials' or 'lack of a decentralized trust anchor.' 'My skepticism about online reviews, while common, stems from their 'unverifiable credentials' without a trusted issuer and a 'lack of a decentralized trust anchor' for consumer authentication,' she might muse with a thoughtful frown."

A human detail

She has an almost compulsive need to explain everyday trust issues in terms of their "unverifiable credentials" or "lack of a decentralized trust anchor."

Public links

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