• B.A. in Physics, Math, Chemistry, Concordia College (2003)
• M.S. in Condensed Matter Physics, University of North Dakota (2005)
• Ph.D. in Nuclear Structure Physics, University of Tennessee - Knoxville (2009)
• Postdoctoral Research Associate, KU Leuven (Belgium) (2009 - 2011)
• Postdoctoral Research Associate, TRIUMF Lab, Vancouver (Canada) (2012 -2014)
• TTU Physics Faculty member since 2014

I teach physics and conduct research in nuclear structure physics and interdisciplinary science with the application of radiation detection methods in geology and environmental sciences. When I am not working, I have fun with my wife and child. We like to cook, ride our bikes and go for hikes.