James R. Hagan

James R. Hagan is a Lecturer in the Master of Environmental Studies program at the University of Pennsylvania's College of Liberal and Professional Studies. He teaches courses including Sustainability and Anthropogenic Impacts, Industrial Ecology and the Circular Economy, Water Sustainability in Business, and Life Cycle Assessment. Prior to his academic role, Hagan spent 27 years at GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) as Vice President of Sustainability and Environment, overseeing global environmental governance and sustainability strategy.

• BS in Chemical Engineering
• MS in Environmental Health Engineering
• MS in Management Sciences
• PhD in Environmental Engineering with a minor in Environmental Planning and Management

Hagan's expertise spans environmental remediation, corporate sustainability frameworks, and industrial ecology applications. He is a registered Professional Engineer in Pennsylvania and board-certified in environmental engineering by the American Academy of Environmental Engineers. Additionally, he serves as President of Sustainability and Industrial Ecology Solutions, LLC, a consulting firm providing services in contaminated land remediation and sustainable resource optimization.