- BS, University of Florida, 1976, Forestry; MS, University of Florida, 1979, Forest Pathology; PhD, VPI & SU, 1986, Plant Pathology.
- Specialization: Air Pollution Effects on Forest Trees and Ecosystems.
- Teaching Responsibilities: Wildland recreation philosophy and policy. Air pollution effects on forests.
- Research Interests: Research related to physiological and edaphic effects of several atmospheric contaminants.
- Research Projects: Effects of ozone on eastern forest trees. Effects of climate change air pollutants on forest stand structure and functions