Nelson B. Valente de Sa

Nelson B. Valente de Sa is an Assistant Professor of the Practice of Economics at Duke University's Trinity College of Arts & Sciences, appointed since 2022. He serves as Director of Graduate Studies for the MA in Economics (MAE) program (2024–present), Co-Director of Graduate Studies for the MSEC in Economics (2023–present), and has held similar roles since 2022. Previously, he taught at Vassar College (9 years) and Brandeis University (5 years).

He holds a Ph.D. (2008), M.A. (2005), and a prior M.A. from the University of Porto (2002), all in Economics. His research focuses on industrial organization and economics pedagogy, with expertise in microeconomic theory and applications.

Teaching highlights include courses like ECON 201D: Intermediate Microeconomics, ECON 620: Game Theory, and ECON 591: Independent Study. He has no listed scientific awards but is recognized for his contributions to graduate program administration and economics education innovation.