My research interests include experimental studies of photon-interactions with atoms, molecules, ions and solids. These studies encompass fundamental properties of atomic and molecular collisions relevant to terrestrial and astrophysical plasmas as well as structural properties of atomic and molecular ions and materials. Condensed matter studies use Raman and FTIR absorption spectroscopy to interrogate solids including metals and polymers at high-pressures and temperatures. I am also interested in the development of novel targets used in high-energy density (HED) research such as Z-pinches and laser produced plamas.