Associate Dean of the Graduate School, Professor of Psychology
Research Post Doctoral Fellowship, Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences BPRU, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
Ph.D., Experimental Psychology, Auburn University
M.S., Experimental Psychology, Auburn University
B.A., Psychology, West Virginia University
I'm an experimental psychologist specializing in Behavior Analysis, particularly in translational and applied approaches. My research encompasses substance abuse, health behavior, experimental analysis of behavior, contingency management, behavioral economics, and the integration of artificial intelligence and biometrics in treatment.
Currently, my focus lies in the application of behavioral treatments known as contingency management programs and using machine learning to examine biometric data. These programs address various unhealthy behaviors, such as drug abuse, medical compliance, physical fitness, and dietary habits. By leveraging the power of contingency management, we can offer effective solutions to individuals seeking positive behavioral change. I'm part of the Brain Health Resilience HUB at UNCW, focusing on Substance Use and Data Science.
For prospective graduate students: I will not be interviewing students for mentorship in graduate programs in the upcoming year (for the Fall 2027 cohort). However, there are many other great faculty to consider as mentors. The link to the program descriptions are below.
