Priyanka Sharma

Priyanka Sharma is an Associate Professor of Economics at the Stuart School of Business, Illinois Institute of Technology. Her research focuses on Finance, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Industrial Organization, and Applied Game Theory. She has affiliations with the Center for Sports Innovation and holds academic leadership roles in curriculum development and scholarly committees.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Economics, Texas A&M University (2013)
• M.A. in Economics, Delhi School of Economics (2008)
• B.A. (Honors) in Economics, Hans Raj College (2006)

Research Interests:

Dr. Sharma explores the intersections of information asymmetry, corporate innovation policies, and strategic decision-making. Her work addresses topics such as non-compete agreements, patent policy, and the economic impacts of privacy regulations. She frequently presents at conferences like the Academy of Management and Western Economic Association International.

Grants & Awards:

• Illinois Tech Faculty Innovation Grant ($2,000) for studying I-deals in career management
• Stuart School Dean’s Research Grant ($5,000) for research on relational contracts
• Recipient of multiple fellowships including the S. Charles Maurice Fellowship and Bradley Fellowship

Teaching & Service:

Teaches doctoral and graduate courses in economics, including Mathematical Methods for Economics and Strategic Decision Making. Served on committees such as the Undergraduate Program and Curriculum Committee and the Northern Finance Association Program Committee.

Professional Activities:

Active in academic service roles, including leadership in the Economics Graduate Student Association and Graduate Teaching Academy. Reviews manuscripts for journals like Information & Economics Policy and Journal of Economic Behavior & Organization.