He is developing a view called “Subjective Physicalism,” which maintains that while everything is physical, some physical states cannot be fully grasped unless they are occupied. He is also co-administrator of Brainpains.com, a group blog dealing with the philosophy of mind. He was nominated for SMU’s Rotunda Outstanding Professor Award in 2007 and for the Golden Mustang Award for excellence in teaching in 2006 and 2007. He has served as faculty adviser to the SMU Philosophy Club since 2005.