Broadly, his research interests center around dark personalities, (Grandiose and Vulnerable Narcissism, Machiavellianism, and psychopathy), and their interpersonal presentations. More specifically, he is interested in how those who are higher in these “dark” personality variables strategically present themselves and others in social contexts, in ways that maximize their status, and financial gain. He is also interested in impression management, self-esteem, humor, and politics.
