Stephen Devadoss

Stephen Devadoss serves as Professor and Emabeth Thompson Endowed Professor in the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics at Texas Tech University's College of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources, where he has established himself as a leading scholar in agricultural trade policy and international economics.

He earned his PhD from Iowa State University and has developed an extensive research program examining global agricultural markets, trade barriers, and technological adoption in specialty crop production.

His research primarily investigates international trade dynamics, with emphasis on tariff/non-tariff barrier impacts, mergers and acquisitions in agri-food sectors, and labor economics in fruit and vegetable production. His methodological approach frequently employs advanced econometric frameworks to address policy-relevant questions in agricultural economics.

Recent publications (2023-2025) reveal concentrated focus on US-Mexico trade disputes (particularly regarding GM corn), economic viability of robotic harvesting technologies, and trade war repercussions across global commodity markets, demonstrating consistent responsiveness to emerging agricultural policy challenges.

Scientific recognition includes:

• Lifetime Achievement Award from Southern Agricultural Economics Association
• Fellow of Western Agricultural Economics Association

He has additionally received 16 research awards, 20 teaching awards (including AAEA Graduate/Undergraduate Teaching Awards), and 33 graduate mentoring awards.

As an advisor, Dr. Devadoss has mentored students to publish over 85 journal articles and secure 61 awards, including 12 top dissertation and thesis awards from AAEA and WAEA, reflecting his exceptional commitment to graduate education.