Michael J. Hogan

Michael J. Hogan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology at Colorado State University, affiliated with the Center for the Study of Crime and Justice. His research bridges criminology, criminal justice, and environmental sociology, with a focus on public opinion, white-collar crime, and rehabilitation strategies.

• Education: BA and MA in Sociology from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; PhD in Criminology from Florida State University.

Dr. Hogan's research examines public perceptions of crime and law enforcement, particularly in contexts like corporate environmental crime, procedural justice, and McCarthyism's historical impact. His work often involves cross-national comparisons and policy analysis. Recent publications include studies on correctional end-of-life care, manure management practices, and survivor experiences in unsolved homicides.

He has secured external funding for projects collaborating with criminal justice agencies and private sector entities, addressing issues such as parole reentry programs and disaster response policies. Dr. Hogan's lab and team work closely with Colorado State University's Sociology Department and the Center for the Study of Crime and Justice, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to justice and policy evaluation.