His expertise lies in the field of Computational Intelligence, particularly in the application of bioinspired techniques such as agent-based modeling and evolutionary algorithms for simulation, prediction, and optimization of complex systems. He has published several articles in international journals, books, and conferences on this topic and has built intelligent systems for applications in the fields of business, management, and economics. Dr. Wagner holds a Ph.D. in Information Technology and a M.S. in Computer Science both from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, and a B.A. in Mathematics from the University of North Carolina at Asheville.