The ultimate goal of our research is to gain a deeper understanding of how the neural correlates of cognitive decline in aging, with the long-term aim of developing strategies to mitigate cognitive deterioration in older age. We employ advanced, state-of-the-art methods, such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), to map the structural and functional properties of the aging brain.

I am interested in understanding how speakers acquire and use a non-native language. 

I have a deep curiosity about biology and exploring the cellular and molecular mechanisms that drive life. I also have a passion for teaching, aiming to inspire students to explore, question and learn about the living world. 

My area of research is electrical insulation system design and characterization for electrified transportation and power-grid applications, with a focus on high-voltage engineering aspects such as: partial discharge diagnostics and inception modeling, space charge measurements, aging and life modeling under AC, DC, and PWM stresses, considering variable environmental conditions such as temperature, pressure, and humidity.

I am interested in the engineering design process, including the possible implications of generative design AI in that process.

Although I serve in a research administration role support clinical and health research, my previous research focused on the following areas: concussion, sports medicine, orthopedics, mental health, chronic pain, sports science, and therapeutic exercise.

My research interests are rural education, school leadership, pre-service teacher preparation in reading, and best practices for foundational reading instruction.

My scholarship focuses on child, family, and community well-being, specifically addressing structural and systems-level issues that impact social determinants of health through community-engaged methods. 

I do research in information economics, exploring how people and groups gather and use costly or ambiguous information, especially how the order and timing of data affect decision-making.

I am committed to fostering inclusive, student-centered learning environments and supporting future nurses in developing confidence in their clinical skills. My teaching interests include fundamentals of nursing, clinical judgment, and health equity.