Maurie Cohen

Maurie Cohen is a Professor in the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences at New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT). His research focuses on sustainable consumption, environmental conservation, and circular economy frameworks. He co-leads National Science Foundation-funded projects on sustainability education and value-retention systems. Cohen's work bridges academia and public discourse, addressing topics like post-consumer society dynamics and pandemic impacts on consumption patterns. His media engagements include commentary on overconsumption trends and sustainability policy.

Research Interests:

• Sustainable Consumption Transition
• Circular Economy Finance
• Environmental Policy Design
• Sociocultural Dimensions of Sustainability
• Global Health and Consumption Linkages

Grants & Projects:

• EAGER: Chemistry Graduate Education - Sustainability and the Circular Economy (NSF 2022-2025)
• AccelNet-Design: Value Retention Exchange Network (NSF 2023-2025)

Media Impact: Over 25 press mentions including analysis of the Stanley cup craze as a symbol of overconsumption, reaching 5+ news outlets and 1 Wikipedia page.