His academic training includes a master of public health (M.P.H.) from Emory University, a clinical doctorate in audiology (Au.D.) from Rush University, and a research doctorate in hearing sciences (Ph.D.) from Vanderbilt University. His current research includes: dietary health and hearing, DPOAE fine structure and early identification, and novel methods of otoprotection. He recently was selected as a member of the 2012 AAA Jerger Future Leaders of Audiology Conference (JFLAC) cohort.