Stanton Hudja

Stanton Hudja is an Assistant Professor of Business Analytics and Strategy at Illinois Institute of Technology. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from Purdue University (2020), an M.S. in Economics from Johns Hopkins University, and dual undergraduate degrees in Economics and Mathematics from the University of Maryland. His research focuses on experimental economics, particularly exploration-exploitation tradeoffs and decision-making under uncertainty. Current projects investigate collective experimentation dynamics, information asymmetry effects, and legal decision-making processes.

His academic work spans experimental methodologies applied to criminal justice systems, innovation contests, and behavioral policy design. Key themes include understanding how individuals balance exploration of new options versus exploitation of known strategies, and the implications for economic systems and legal frameworks.

Research outputs include analyses of prosecutor discretion, jury decision thresholds, and gender effects in legal error tolerance. His recent work (2023–2025) emphasizes multi-agent experimentation models, public goods provision mechanisms, and algorithmic decision-making frameworks derived from experimental economics principles.

Teaching responsibilities include courses on business analytics and strategy at the Mies (Main) Campus. Office hours for Fall 2025 combine on-campus and virtual availability.