I'm originally from Tampa, Florida, so I'm a Florida man, but please don't hold that against me. I currently live in Abu Dhabi with my lovely wife, Elaine, and though we are missing our family and friends in the US, we are also loving it here! Outside of doing research, I like spending time with family and friends cooking, eating, drinking, and playing games, whether card, board, or lawn. Skiing, SCUBA diving, and skydiving are some of my favorite hobbies and I always enjoy a good movie or book. My wife and I have had a blast exploring other countries (i.e., eating everything we can there) while living in a city that's strategically placed between 3 continents!