Dr. Miller is an interdisciplinary scholar whose work brings together history, anthropology, environmental humanities, folklore, public humanities, and multispecies studies. He holds a Ph.D. in Multispecies History and Anthropology from the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee and is particularly interested in the relationships between people, animals, and the environments they share.

A lot of his research starts with a simple question: What happens when we pay attention to the other species and environments around us? His current research focuses on rivers and freshwater environments, and he is especially interested in how people, animals, and waterways shape one another over time. His book project, Entangled Currents: Animals, Rivers, and Environmental Futures, explores these relationships through the histories and stories of rivers. In the classroom, Miller enjoys helping students make connections across different fields and encouraging them to look at familiar questions in new ways.

When he isn't teaching or researching, Miller enjoys exploring rivers, trails, woods, museums, bookstores, and other interesting places. He is always looking for a new place to hike and enjoy the outdoors. He also loves discovering local coffee shops, bakeries, ice cream shops, and especially good breakfast spots. He considers finding the best breakfast or dessert in a new place an important part of getting to know the area.