Obtained PhD from the University of Alabama in 2003 and did postdoc training at Los Alamos National Laboratory for three years. Came to USD in 2006.

Nuclear and Particle Physics, Theoretical Mechanics, Statistical Mechanics, Mathematical Physics, Astronomy, Group Theory for Particle Physics

Exploration of Subterranean Nuclear and Particle Physics: Unveiling Rare Phenomena Beyond the Standard Model. My research centers on the captivating realm of underground nuclear and particle physics experiments, where I delve into the pursuit of elusive physics processes that transcend the boundaries of the Standard Model. A pivotal aspect of my work involves the cultivation of germanium crystals and the innovation of cutting-edge detectors tailored explicitly for underground experiments. These endeavors are instrumental in our relentless quest to unveil the mysteries surrounding dark matter and the properties of neutrinos, two enigmatic phenomena that have eluded our understanding thus far.