Loren received his Ph.D. in Philosophy at Arizona State University in 2006. Loren specializes in applied and environmental ethics, trans theory, feminist ethics, ethical theory, and legal theory. His publications have focused on trans theory, feminist ethics, and applied ethics in a variety of contexts. Loren has presented nationally and internationally on trans-related subjects, as well as other topics in philosophical ethics. For MQS and WS minors, Loren develops and teaches a course on Tran -Lives and Theory.

Loren’s recent book, “The Politicization of Trans Identity: An Analysis of Backlash, Scapegoating, and Dog-Whistling From Obergefell to Bostock,” has garnered much positive attention as being a crucial intervention and analysis into the targeting of trans and gender non-binary persons in the post “marriage-equality” era.  Additionally, Loren’s work on trans rights and justice have been anthologized into three different college level textbooks, thus widening the reach of these important conversations.