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Amanda Lopez-Hernandez serves as an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at The University of Tampa, transitioning to academia after seven years as a crime laboratory analyst for the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) in Tampa where she conducted scientific investigations for criminal case resolutions.
Her educational background includes:
- 2012: B.S. in Cellular and Molecular Biology from the University of Puerto Rico
- 2014: Graduate Certificate in Forensic Investigations from The George Washington University
- 2015: M.S. in Crime Scene Investigation from The George Washington University
Specializing in comparative forensic disciplines, her research focuses on fingerprint analysis and crime scene investigation methodologies, directly informed by her fieldwork at FDLE. She teaches Survey of Forensic Sciences, integrating practical casework experience into pedagogy.
Professional contributions include training external law enforcement agencies, participating in forensic symposiums, and board membership with the Florida Public Service Association—a nonprofit dedicated to public service career development.
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