His Ph.D. dissertation focused on the assessment of GIS metadata for large spatial databases within the open programming source environment using languages such as Perl, PHP and R. He has a vested interest in all forms of GIS, including GIS data standards, GIS education and subject areas in which GIS can be applied at the college and high school level. He sees GIS as a powerful tool to bridge social science research with STEM disciplines and feels that GIS is an effective technical skill that can set job applicants apart from those who do not have these skills. Some of his recent research includes: