Expertise

My existing research uses spatial and non-spatial statistical models to broadly analyze tick-borne disease (TBD) risk, which extends to include TBD hazard identification, risk analysis, risk evaluation, and TBD risk control in human populations.


Research + Teaching Interests

  • vector-borne emerging infectious diseases (VBEIDs) in the context of outdoor recreation, travel and tourism


Regional Expertise

  • Nigeria; Caribbean
Past Affiliations

Postdoctoral Scholar, Department of Tourism, Recreation and Sport Management, College of Health and Human Performance, University of Florida (past)

PhD Student, Department of Tourism, Recreation and Sport Management, College of Health and Human Performance, University of Florida (past)

Graduate Research Assistant, Department of Tourism, Recreation and Sport Management, College of Health and Human Performance, University of Florida (past)

Communities
Hospitality and Tourism, Physical Education
Degrees
PhD, University of Florida, Health and Human Performance, Recreation, Parks and Tourism, 2015
MPH, University of South Carolina, Health Promotion, Education & Behavior, 2012
MS, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Nigeria, Clinical Biochemistry, 2007
Keywords
racial justice