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Dr. Brooke Weinger Kammrath is a Professor in the Forensic Science Department at the Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences, University of New Haven, where she also serves as Executive Director of the Henry C. Lee Institute of Forensic Science. An internationally recognized forensic science researcher and mentor, Dr. Kammrath holds multiple degrees in forensic science and criminal justice from CUNY institutions, along with advanced degrees in chemistry education.
Dr. Kammrath's educational background includes:
- Ph.D., The Graduate Center/CUNY, 2012
- M.Phil., The Graduate Center/CUNY, 2011
- M.A., John Jay College of Criminal Justice/CUNY, 2010
- M.S., John Jay College of Criminal Justice/CUNY, 2007
- M.A., New York University, 2003
- B.A., Northwestern University, 2000
Dr. Kammrath's research agenda centers on the integration of microscopy with spectroscopy, identification and characterization of microscopic forensic samples, statistical analysis of trace evidence, portable instrumentation development, and investigations into the significance of physical evidence. Her work bridges theoretical principles with practical applications in forensic laboratories and crime scenes. She has pioneered methods combining polarized light microscopy with spectroscopic techniques for enhanced forensic analysis.
Her extensive publication record demonstrates a clear trajectory toward portable instrumentation for field applications, with recent work focusing on handheld Raman spectrometers, portable GC-MS systems, and their applications in drug analysis, explosives detection, and trace evidence identification. Her research increasingly emphasizes statistical validation of forensic methods and the practical implementation of advanced instrumentation in real-world forensic settings.
Dr. Kammrath has received professional recognition as a certified criminalist by the American Board of Criminalistics (ABC) and has held significant leadership positions:
- Past-president of the New York Microscopical Society (NYMS)
- Governing Board member of NYMS, Society for Applied Spectroscopy (SAS), and Eastern Analytical Symposium (EAS)
- Associate Editor for Journal of Forensic Sciences and Applied Spectroscopy Practica
As an educator, Dr. Kammrath teaches multiple forensic science courses including Introduction to Forensic Science for Majors, Criminalistics with Laboratory, and Advanced Criminalistics. She also serves as a consulting criminalist qualified as an expert witness in both state and federal courts. Her professional activities demonstrate a strong commitment to advancing forensic science through research, education, and practical application in the criminal justice system.
