He obtained his Ph.D. in inorganic chemistry from the University of Toledo. His research interests are in the area of Group 13 chemistry, specifically the use of aluminum catalysts as earth abundant replacements to precious metal catalysts. He has mentored over 15 students in his research lab who went on to graduate or professional school. He has interests in Green Chemistry education across the curriculum and increasing awareness of Green Chemistry to the broader community. This fall he is teaching Green Chemistry lecture, a part of the department's new Green Chemistry Bachelor's degree program, the nation's first stand-alone Green Chemistry Bachelor's degree.