Ana Flavia Belchior de Andrade

Ana Flavia Belchior de Andrade is a Senior Lecturer in Forensic Crime Scene Investigation at the College of Science and Engineering. Her research focuses on forensic science, analytical chemistry, and toxicology, with a strong emphasis on improving forensic methodologies and addressing challenges in evidence analysis. Key areas of interest include the application of advanced analytical techniques (e.g., GC-MS, electrochemistry) to identify novel psychoactive substances, optimize forensic laboratory workflows, and enhance crime scene investigation protocols.

Her work spans interdisciplinary topics such as the development of DNA biosensors for pathogen detection, chemometric analysis of fuel composition, and the impact of inconclusive marijuana analysis on forensic backlogs. She has contributed to studies on sports performance metrics in youth tennis players and the seroprevalence of viral infections in Brazil.

Dr. Belchior de Andrade has published extensively on forensic toxicology, analytical chemistry, and forensic education, emphasizing practical applications of research to real-world crime scene challenges. Her recent projects include enhancing forensic employability skills through international placements and investigating the role of exercise in fibromyalgia patient outcomes.