His responsibilities include academic space, personnel reviews, and new initiatives, such as cohort-based international distance education programs and year-round university operation. As Associate Dean of Engineering, he led efforts to establish a new Department of Biomedical Engineering, for which he served as interim department head. He also developed a training program for graduate students who teach the college-wide freshman seminar. He is engaged in research and teaching in the areas of computer networks, cybersecurity, and embedded systems. He is a co-author of the book "Architecture of Network Systems" and has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals and conferences. His research has been supported by grants from NSF, DARPA, and industry. He has taught numerous courses on computer networks, embedded systems, programming, and digital design.