Teaching
Courses Taught
Graduate Courses
- Graduate Microeconomic Theory
- Foundations of Economics (MBA program)
- Managerial Economics (MBA program)
- Program Evaluation
- Smart Contract Design
- Nonprofit Economics
- Economic Data Analysis
Undergraduate Courses
- Business Applications of Blockchain
- Introduction to Macroeconomics
- Introduction to Microeconomics
- Introduction to Econometrics
Study Abroad Programs
- Economic Development (Costa Rica)
- Economics of Immigration (Australia)
- Crypto Valley (Switzerland)
Teaching Awards
| Year | Award |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Finalist for UC Faculty Entrepreneurship Award |
| 2022 | College of Business Excellence in Classroom Undergraduate Teaching Award |
| 2022 | Lindner College of Business Faculty Excellence Award |
| 2021 | UC Office of Research Core Values Award |
| 2020 | College of Business Breakthrough in Innovative Teaching Excellence Award |
| 2017 | College of Business Excellence in Classroom Graduate Teaching Award |
| 2012-2017 | Dean’s List of Teaching Excellence |
Student Advising
Current Activities
- Academic Advisor, UC Cryptocurrency Club (2021 - Present)
Past Activities
- Academic Advisor, UC Students Consulting for Nonprofits (2020 - 2024)
- Faculty Advisor, The Econ Games (2021 - 2022)
- Faculty Advisor, Undergraduate Research Symposium (2021 - 2022)
Teaching Philosophy
I believe in connecting economic theory to real-world applications. My courses emphasize:
- Applied Learning - Using case studies, simulations, and real data to illustrate economic concepts
- Technology Integration - Incorporating blockchain, data analytics, and AI tools into the curriculum
- Global Perspective - Leading study abroad programs to provide international economic experiences
- Industry Connections - Bringing practitioners and entrepreneurs into the classroom