His research focuses on the way people understand and interact with the environment and animals. Specifically, he studies the human dimensions of unconventional oil and gas exploration, animals and animal agriculture, and invasive species management. His work takes both an applied perspective, focusing on local perception and action, and a theoretical approach that connects local perspectives to larger historical contexts. He publishes in a wide range of peer-reviewed journals, including The Sociological Quarterly, The Journal of Contemporary Ethnography, Society & Animals, and The Journal of Interpersonal Violence. One of his recent publications received the Rural Sociological Society’s award for best paper published in their journal Rural Sociology. He teaches courses in Sociological Theory, Race & Ethnicity, and Animals & Society.