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 trip to the Drakensberg and Zululand in 2005 inspired him to pursue a new project focusing on Afrotropical Elmidae and Anthribidae.  He was known for his diverse interests, including orchids, aquarium design, and raising geckos, which he documented through published papers.