Nicholas Shunda Ph.D.

Nicholas Shunda, Ph.D., is a professor of economics with 15+ years of experience teaching at University of Redlands. He specializes in microeconomics, game theory, and behavioral economics, focusing on strategic decision-making and its impact on markets and public policy. With a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Connecticut, Dr. Shunda has published research in top academic journals and brings a rigorous, analytical approach to teaching. He is affiliated with the American Economic Association, Econometric Society, Game Theory Society, and Public Choice Society. Dr. Shunda is dedicated to mentoring students and fostering critical thinking in the classroom. His work bridges theory and real-world applications, preparing students for careers in economics, business, and public policy.

• Ph.D., Economics, University of Connecticut, 2008
• M.A., Economics, University of Connecticut, 2004
• B.A., Economics, Villanova University, 2002

• 2015-present: Chair, Department of Economics, University of Redlands, Redlands, CA
• 2014-present: Associate Professor of Economics, University of Redlands, Redlands, CA
• 2008-2014: Assistant Professor of Economics, University of Redlands, Redlands, CA
• 2005-2008: Instructor of Economics, University of Connecticut, Storrs CT
• 2003-2006: Research Assistant, NSF-EPNES Grant ECS-0323685, “Robustness, Efficiency, and Security of Electric Power Grids in a Market Environment,” University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT
• 2002-2006: Teaching Assistant in Economics, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT
• 2001-2004: Teaching Assistant for Existential Philosophy, Johns Hopkins University’s CTY Summer Program, Dickinson College, Carlisle, PA

• 2014: University of Redlands Outstanding Teaching Award, University of Redlands Mortar Board Professor of the Year (nominee)
• 2013: University of Redlands Mortar Board Professor of the Year (nominee)
• 2012-2013: University of Redlands Faculty Research Grant
• 2010-2011: University of Redlands Faculty Research Grant
• 2010: University of Redlands Mortar Board Professor of the Year (nominee)
• 2007: W. Harrison Carter Scholarship in Economics, University of Connecticut Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award, Abraham Ribicoff Graduate Fellowship
• 2006: Undergraduate Student Government’s Outstanding Educator/Advisor of the Year Award (nominee), Graduate Fellow of the American Academy of Political and Social Science
• 2005: University of Connecticut Economics Rights Conference, Student Paper Contest Graduate Division (2nd place)
• 2003: Albert E. Waugh Scholarship in Economics
• 2002: Summa cum laude graduation honors, Villanova University’s Medallion of Academic Excellence in Economics, Phi Beta Kappa membership
• 2001: Villanova University’s Adam Smith Prize for Undergraduate Economics Research (2nd place)
• 2000: Omicron Delta Epsilon membership, Phi Kappa Phi membership
• 1999-2002: Big East Academic All-Star Team for Cross-Country and Track & Field