His academic qualifications include a Bachelor of Science (Biochemistry) and Masters in Fine Arts (Painting) from the University of California, and a Masters in Science (Art Conservation) from the University of Delaware. His research interests lie in developing cleaning systems for fine art surfaces and in applied microscopy techniques for characterising decorative materials. He has conducted workshops throughout the United States and Europe, and he is the author of Cleaning Painted Surfaces: Aqueous Methods (Archetype Books, 2000). 2005