He holds a Ph.D. in political science from West Virginia University, an M.A. in Political Science from West Virginia University, and an M.A. in History from Portland State University. He has recently published two articles in the South Korean magazine Good Morning Incheon, and was recently appointed as an Advisor for Foreign Policy by the Policy Planning Division of the Incheon Metropolitan City. Starting in March 2010, he will also serve as a consultant for the "English Friendly City, Incheon" advisory committee of Incheon Metropolitan City.