I study how morality shapes public life. My research examines how morality and authority take shape across domains, including health policy, science and religion, research ethics, and a new research stream on kindness.

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I’ve published two books—Banking on Health (2017) and Project Management for Researchers (2024)—as well as articles in journals such as American Sociological Review and World Development.

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At Denison University, I teach courses on development, science and religion, and methods, always with a hands-on research component. Beyond the classroom, I give talks and workshops for academic and public audiences.

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