I have 25 years of experience and specialize in the field of in-fiber devices, with specific knowledge of D-shaped fiber devices, fiber Bragg gratings and optical fiber sensors. I have published on such topics as in-fiber devices, optical fiber sensors and fiber Bragg gratings. I have several years experience as an external reviewer in evaluating proposals sent to the National Science Foundation. In addition, I am frequently asked to review scientific papers for suitability for publication in leading scientific journals.