Adjunct Professor
Sri “Akhil” Jonnalagadda is a distinguished professional with a robust educational foundation and extensive expertise in quantitative finance, economics education and research. He holds an MA in Economics and a BA in Economics, both earned from The University of Texas at Austin. Over the past four years, Jonnalagadda has been an integral member of the faculty at St. Edward’s University, where he has excelled in teaching undergraduate courses in microeconomics, macroeconomics and healthcare economics, as well as graduate-level courses covering Python, R, SQL and Statistics.
In addition to his academic role, Jonnalagadda has garnered significant experience in the financial sector and consulting industry. His professional tenure includes roles at prominent financial institutions and consulting firms, where he has demonstrated proficiency in econometric modeling, financial risk analysis and macroeconomic forecasting. Furthermore, he has made noteworthy contributions to research, with publications and involvement in projects spanning critical illness surveillance, LNG price dynamics and advancements in treatment strategies for cystic fibrosis.