Michael D.

Scientific Editing | Research Consulting | Grant Strategy I help researchers, authors, and organizations strengthen complex manuscripts, grant applications, evidence reviews, technical reports, scholarly books, and educational materials. My work combines rigorous scientific judgment with clear, audience-appropriate writing. I am a Ph.D. scientist and former endowed professor with more than 30 years of experience in research, scientific writing, editing, and professional consulting. I have authored or coauthored 118 peer-reviewed papers, eight scholarly books, and 25+ book chapters. I have also secured 84 grants and contracts totaling more than $2.2 million. My experience as a journal editor, peer reviewer, grant reviewer, researcher, author, and educator allows me to evaluate both the scientific substance of a project and how effectively it communicates with its intended audience. I can help with: - Scientific, academic, technical, and nonfiction editing - Manuscript restructuring, developmental editing, and copyediting - Citation-heavy books, literature reviews, and research synthesis - Grant writing, proposal review, and funding strategy - Evidence reviews, source verification, and citation assessment - Research design, methods, and data interpretation - Technical reports, white papers, and professional documents - Curriculum, course materials, and science communication I work with researchers, authors, universities, NGOs, government contractors, consulting firms, science-based businesses, and mission-driven organizations. Each engagement is tailored to the client’s audience, objectives, evidence, submission requirements, and practical constraints. Whether you need rigorous editorial review, strategic research guidance, or help turning complex information into a clear and credible deliverable, I can help move the project forward.