Research

Public Finance

My public finance research focuses on fiscal health and on the implications of environmental and education policies. My environmental policy research looks at criteria pollutants regulated under the Clean Air Act, expanding our understanding of federal air quality regulations in a state and local context. My education policy research is an empirical analysis of enrollment and funding, and has included testimony before the Michigan House Appropriations Subcommittee on Higher Education.

This research includes publications in Journal of Policy Analysis and Management, Public Budgeting & Finance, Regional Studies, Journal of Education Finance, Economic Development Quarterly, Public Finance Review, Public Finance and Management, and Politics & Policy.

Public Sector Information Technology

I provide guidance to local governments and nonprofit organizations through my research in public sector information technology. 

Fiscal Strategies: IT Security for Mitigating Fiscal Risk of Remote Work

Oakland University Center for Cybersecurity

Spatial Analysis

My research emphasizes spatial analysis, incorporating geographic patterns into the analysis of education policy, environmental policy, and Michigan politics.

Community Engaged Scholarship

Community engagement in my scholarship bridges theoretical insights with practical applications to benefit local communities. I collaborate with organizations and governments to address pressing community needs. One recent project involved a partnership with the City of Auburn Hills to conduct a comprehensive community engagement survey. This initiative provided valuable insights into the perspectives of residents and businesses, enabling the city to make informed, data-driven decisions on policies and programs.

The video below highlights this work, showcasing how PARL connects academic expertise with real-world challenges to foster meaningful change. This approach exemplifies my commitment to leveraging research for the public good, ensuring that academic knowledge directly supports and empowers communities.