Ademar Bechtold

Ademar Bechtold is a Professor in the Business & Economics Department at Notre Dame of Maryland University. He teaches undergraduate and graduate economics courses, focusing on social change, resource allocation, and career preparation. He has represented Notre Dame at international seminars, including events at the World Bank, Japan, China, and Brazil.

• Ph.D. in Economics from State University of New York at Buffalo
• M.A. in Economics from State University of New York at Buffalo
• B.S. in Economics from Universidade do Vale do Itajai, with specialization at Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Brazil

His research interests include international trade policy, social responsibility, and technology-enhanced pedagogy. He has led grants such as the Maryland Higher Education Commission Grant for the Faculty Resource Center and an AT&T Grant fostering cross-cultural collaborations with universities in Hungary, Brazil, and the UK.

The trends in his publications, such as the 2015 article on taxes and entrepreneurship, reflect interdisciplinary work intersecting economics, public policy, and technological innovation in education.

• Thomas P. and Clementine L. Mullan Distinguished Teacher Award
• Richard Manning Award for Excellence in Teaching
• Rotary International Ambassadorial Scholarship

Bechtold has served on key institutional committees like the Faculty Senate, Promotion Committee, and Presidential Search Committee. His AT&T Grant enabled 15 faculty and 131 students from four countries to collaborate on academic projects using online technology.