Hi! I am a tenure-track Assistant Professor at Marshall University. I conduct games user studies, teach game design and human-computer interaction courses, mentor undergraduate and graduate students, and write grants.

I define my area of work as Games and Extended Realities for Human Flourishing. My studies revolve around developing and examining virtual environments in relation to self-determination, healthy escapism, and meaningful experiences among others.

Before my current position, I conducted research at Northeastern University and Arizona State University.

I am a Fulbright alumnus and an ex national ice hockey player. My personal interests include stand-up comedies, open-air music festivals and board games :)