He received a B.S (1994) and M.S (1998) in Physics from UTC and NC State, and a Ph.D. (2008) in Computational Engineering from the SimCenter at UTC. His primary research interest is the simulation and modeling of complex systems with a focus on numerical design optimization. He accumulated 10 years of industry experience in sensor design, prototype development, electromagnetics, and fuel cells. He performs funded research with students in additive manufacturing and sheet metal forming. He is a member of ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers), ASEE (American Society for Engineering Education).