The material he collected on his trip to the Drakensberg and Zululand in 2005 inspired him to commence a new project on Afrotropical Elmidae and Anthribidae. Being an optimistic, cheerful multi-talented individual with subtle sense of humour, he did not restrict his interests to extinct and extant beetles. He was an expert in noble orchids, aquarium design and raising geckos, and published several papers on those topics.
His passion for insects led him to explore various fields, including the study of Afrotropical Elmidae and Anthribidae, as well as his expertise in orchids, aquarium design, and gecko care. He was a multi-talented individual with diverse interests.