Lisa Briggs

Dr. Lisa Briggs serves as a Professor in the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice within the College of Arts and Sciences at Western Carolina University, where she integrates academic scholarship with operational fieldwork in forensic criminology and disaster response.

Education:

• Ph D, North Carolina State University at Raleigh
• MS, North Carolina State University at Raleigh
• MPA, Western Carolina University
• BS, Western Carolina University

Her research focuses on forensic criminology methodologies and disaster victim recovery systems, with over a decade of specialized work in locating missing persons through interdisciplinary approaches. Dr. Briggs actively bridges academic theory and practical application by deploying with law enforcement agencies nationwide, developing field protocols that enhance evidence collection and victim identification during crisis situations.

Her work demonstrates consistent collaboration between academic research and operational law enforcement, significantly advancing practical frameworks for disaster response and forensic investigations while maintaining active scholarly contributions to the discipline.