Ryan Hudgins

Ryan Hudgins is an Assistant Professor of Business at Earlham College, serving as the Accounting Major Coordinator. His contact information includes office LBC 216 and email hudgiry@earlham.edu. He holds a Ph.D. in Accountancy from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and an M.S. in Social and Applied Economics from Wright State University.

His research focuses on management accounting practices, data analytics credibility, and capital budgeting strategies in dynamic environments. He has contributed case studies on renewable energy investment decisions and pandemic-era business planning, reflecting his interest in applying accounting principles to real-world challenges.

Professor Hudgins has received the 2023 Journal of Management Accounting Research Best Paper Award for his work on data analytics' perceived credibility. His professional memberships include the American Accounting Association and the Institute of Management Accountants.

His teaching and advising activities emphasize integrating contemporary issues into business education, particularly through case studies that explore sustainability and crisis management scenarios.