I am pleased to work with students and colleagues to elevate WPI's global impact. WPI has a dynamic and energetic environment that focuses on experiential learning and interdisciplinary research. The balance between theory and practice and the passion everyone shares for the WPI Plan and the Project-Based Curriculum makes this a truly unique place where you get degrees for project accomplishments rather than courses completed. I joined WPI in 2016 as the Department Head and Professor of Physics following 14 years at Wright State University, where I served as Department Chair of Physics and Faculty Vice President. My research is centered on two fields.  The first is on the science and technology in the millimeter and terahertz regions of the electromagnetic spectrum and focuses on spectroscopy, imaging, and radar applications. This research has ranged from the spectroscopic study of interstellar-related molecules to the remote detection of vital signs (i.e., the ‘tricorder’). The second is developing photonic integrated circuits (PICs) for sensing applications with partners of AIM Photonics, a Manufacturing USA Institute. I strongly believe in integrating research with teaching and developing collaborative relationships between academic, industry, and government labs.  As part of that, our Laboratory for Education and Application Prototypes is in collaboration with Quinsigamond Community College (LEAP@WPI/QCC) to support the AIM Photonics ecosystem to co-develop new technologies with the workforce through mentored training programs.  I also support the K-16 physics education community and the physics teacher preparation program at WPI in partnership with the STEM Education Center. I closely follow the Physics Education Research (PER) community in creating evidence-based pedagogies as we learn how to create more effective environments for student learning. The nexus of these efforts has led me into Physics Innovation and Entrepreneurship and a member of WPI’s Value Creation Initiative (VCI).