He received his Ph.D. degree in computer science from the Portland State University (PSU) in 2011 and his B.E. degree in software engineering from the University of Technology Sydney in 2005. His research focuses on designing efficient dissemination protocols and sensing architectures in wireless sensor networks with applications in coastal monitoring, habitat monitoring, and energy-efficient buildings. He is a recipient of the PSU Excellence Award in 2011, the PSU Commendation Award in 2011, and the Australian Development Scholarship from 2001 to 2005.