Lauren Cohen
About Lauren Cohen
Lauren Cohen is the L.E. Simmons Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School, where he teaches in various programs and conducts research in finance and social enterprise. He has received multiple National Science Foundation awards and has served as an editor for prominent financial journals.
Work at Harvard Business School
Lauren Cohen has served as the L.E. Simmons Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School since 2007. In this role, he teaches across various programs, including the MBA Program, Executive Education Program, Doctoral Program, and Special Custom Programs. His involvement in faculty research at Harvard Business School focuses on finance and social enterprise, contributing to the academic community and enhancing the learning experience for students.
Education and Expertise
Lauren Cohen holds multiple degrees in finance and economics. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics with a minor in Mathematics from the University of Pennsylvania, and a Bachelor of Science in Finance, Accounting, and Statistics from The Wharton School. He furthered his education at The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, where he obtained both an MBA and a PhD in Finance. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his research and teaching in finance.
Background
Before his tenure at Harvard Business School, Lauren Cohen worked as an Assistant Professor of Finance at Yale School of Management from 2005 to 2007. His academic journey has been complemented by extensive research and consulting work, advising government organizations and top hedge funds. He resides in Belmont, MA with his wife, Dr. Nicole Cohen, and their five children.
Achievements
Lauren Cohen's research has received recognition through numerous National Science Foundation (NSF) Awards, including a CAREER Award. He has been named a 2008 'Cutting Edge Academic' by Pensions & Investments and recognized as a Top 40 Under 40 Business School Professor in 2017 by Poets & Quants. He has also contributed to significant research on philanthropy and systematic investment in philanthropy, including a case study involving Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors.
Editorial Roles and Consultations
Cohen serves as an editor for the Review of Financial Studies and has previously held the position of editor for Management Science. He is also a member of the editorial board for the Review of Asset Pricing Studies. In addition to his editorial work, he acts as an expert witness in investment- and insurance-related litigation cases and has testified before the United States Congress on the impacts of government spending.