After receiving his degree, he completed a post-doctorate fellowship investigating the recovery process and timeline after traumatic brain injury. He teaches courses on human neuropsychology, neuroanatomy, psychopharmacology, biological basis of behavior, research methods, and statistics. He has mentored numerous McNair students and worked with the PICI program with Lewis and Clark High School Students. In 2010-11, he was recognized with the President's Award for his contributions in the area of teaching, scholarship, and service.