He has published over 100 peer-reviewed articles, chapters, and books. The Association for Psychological Science identified him as a “Rising Star,” and the Foundation for Personality and Social Psychology awarded him a SAGE Young Scholars award. He is a sought-after speaker (this year he will be giving talks in China, Hong Kong, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Australia, and many locations in the United States). His research on social connections is currently supported by grants from the National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, and the Templeton Foundation. He is frequently featured in the national media, including the New York Times