Adebukola Adeleke

  • Adjunct Instructor Economics
Email
adelekea@montclair.edu
Office Hours (Spring)

Wednesday: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm, I am happy to help and can arrange another meeting time if needed. I am also available to meet virtually.

Biography

Adebukola (Bukky) Adeleke is an Adjunct Professor of Economics. She earned her Ph.D. in Economics from Southern Illinois University Carbondale in 2023. Before joining Montclair, she was a Visiting Lecturer of Economics at the University of Pittsburgh.

Her research interests include Development Economics, Environmental Economics, Applied Macroeconomics, and Applied Microeconomics, demonstrating her commitment to making meaningful contributions to pressing global challenges.

With her profound knowledge, Bukky has already made her mark as a dedicated educator. She has been honored with prestigious awards, including the Most Valuable Professor Award from the University of Pittsburgh, the Outstanding Graduate Teacher Award and the Graduate Student Teacher of the Year Award from Southern Illinois University Carbondale.

Beyond academia, Bukky brings a wealth of industry experience as a former Banker, where she excelled in financial advisory and portfolio management focusing on small and medium businesses, as well as the middle market industry. This practical exposure to the financial sector infuses her academic insights with real-world context and depth.

Bukky is an active member of the Midwest Economics Association. She remains steadfast in her commitment to advancing teaching and research making a lasting impact on the academic community.

Selected publications
Adeleke, A., & Sylwester, K. (2024). Political ideology and big pharma in the allocation of health aid. Applied Economics Letters, 1–4. https://doi.org/10.1080/13504851.2024.2364014



Research

My primary areas of expertise include applied macroeconomics, development economics, applied microeconomics, and environmental economics, with an emphasis on real-world policy analysis, data-driven decision making, and applications relevant to business and public policy.

Publications

  • Journal Article: A. Adeleke, K. Sylwester (2024). Political ideology and big pharma in the allocation of health aid. Applied Economic Letters

Honors & Awards

  • Graduate Student Teacher of the Year, Southern Illinois University Carbondale (May 2022)
  • Most Valuable Professor, University of Pittsburgh (September 2024)
  • Outstanding Graduate Teacher of the Year, Southern Illinois University Carbondale (May 2023)

Media Expertise

My primary areas of expertise include applied macroeconomics, development economics, applied microeconomics, and environmental economics, with an emphasis on real-world policy analysis, data-driven decision making, and applications relevant to business and public policy.