Daniel Moscovici

Daniel Moscovici is a Professor of Environmental Studies & Sustainability in the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics at Stockton University, an institution with campuses in the ecologically sensitive Pinelands National Reserve and on the Atlantic City Boardwalk. His academic and professional work bridges environmental planning, sustainability policy, and experiential education.

Education:

• B.S. in Natural Resource Economics, Lehigh University (2000)
• M.B.A. in International Environmental Management, Villanova University (2003)
• M.S. in Environmental Studies, University of Pennsylvania (2005)
• Ph.D. in Environmental Planning, University of Pennsylvania (2009)

Daniel's research interests are highly interdisciplinary, focusing on sustainable viticulture and oenology, land preservation, urban sustainability, cruise tourism impacts on island nations, ski mountain sustainability, and environmental pedagogy. His work emphasizes balancing economic, environmental, and social dimensions of sustainability. He integrates Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and field-based methodologies into both research and teaching.

His recent publications span topics including wine sustainability certifications, ecological footprint analysis of city sustainability plans, cruise tourism impacts in Dominica, and land preservation in the Northern Forest. These works reflect a consistent trend toward policy-relevant, interdisciplinary sustainability research with practical applications for communities, industries, and governments.

Scientific Awards:

• Fulbright Scholar Program grant from the U.S. Department of State (2019–2020)

Daniel has advised numerous student field study courses and research projects, including international trips to Costa Rica, Dominica, Italy, the UK, Aruba, and Chile. He has secured multiple grants from the NJ Department of Environmental Protection and other agencies, focusing on wildlife connectivity, waste/water management, and sustainable tourism. His teaching philosophy emphasizes internationalization, interdisciplinarity, and sustainability, with a strong focus on active, field-based learning.

He is involved in several research initiatives, including a campus organic farm, public land recreation planning, and sustainable certification development for New Jersey wineries. His work at Stockton University includes partnerships with local municipalities for Sustainable Jersey Certification and international collaborations on wine sustainability.