He has taught courses in International Relations, Asian and Chinese history, and modern European history at Lindenwood University, Washington University in St. Louis, and St. Louis University. While pursuing his doctoral degree, he studied at National Chengchi University in Taiwan and taught courses at National Chonnam University in South Korea. While participating in a DAAD exchange program, he researched his dissertation at the University of Bonn, Germany. His major research interest is the history of East Asian international relations and interwar China. His publications include “China’s Participation in the Louisiana Purchase Exposition.” His current research project involves state building in China after the 1911 Revolution.