Richard M. Ryan was my doctoral research advisor. Our research focuses on how virtual contexts provide opportunities for video game players to derive satisfaction of the basic psychological needs for competence, autonomy, and relatedness.

Ed Deci was my doctoral academic advisor. We are working together to study the psychological impact of basic need thwarting on the energy and emotional well-being of players. We are currently preparing my master's thesis for submission to a peer reviewed journal.

Scott Rigby and I recently co-authored a paper on motivation and the use of video game technology in digital learning environments. We are currently focused on the antecedents of presence and immersion in virtual environments.

Netta Weinstein and I are exploring the effects that immersion in nature filled in virtual environments have on life-aspirations, and psychological well-being. We are investigating enhanced personal autonomy and connectedness to nature as mechanisms linking nature to enhanced functioning.

Kou Murayama and I are conducting research focused on the motivational and well-being correlates of variability in player self concept between real and virtual environments.

Wilbert Law and I are studying how goal pursuit and attainment in virtual environments impact the motivation and performance of players.