He earned his doctoral degree in Bioengineering at University of Utah. NIH-funded ongoing research projects in his lab focus on the development of optical stimulation technique for applications in basic science, auditory and vestibular neural prostheses, and therapeutic interventions. In collaboration with industry, he is also developing applications of therapeutic hypothermia for conservation of hearing and neural function against electrode-induced trauma. He is also keenly interested in developing a successful teaching curriculum to build a strong foundation for the next generation of biomedical engineers.