Carmen García Ruiz

Carmen García Ruiz is a Professor in the Department of Analytical Chemistry, Physical Chemistry and Chemical Engineering at the University of Alcalá, where she coordinates the Research group in chemical and forensic sciences. Her academic career spans over two decades with continuous research funding from national and European sources.

• University of Alcalá (Primary Appointment)
• Instituto Universitario de Investigación en Ciencias Policiales (IUICP) (Collaborative Research)
• European Union Research Projects (H2020 RISEN and others)
• Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovacion (Past Collaborations)

Professor García Ruiz's research focuses on applying advanced analytical techniques to forensic problems. Her work centers on vibrational spectroscopy (Raman and FTIR) for analyzing explosive residues, biological fluids, and document evidence. She has pioneered methods using bio-photonic emission studies, mass spectrometry, and chromatographic techniques for forensic applications. Her laboratory integrates traditional forensic chemistry with data mining and artificial intelligence approaches to enhance evidence interpretation.

Her recent publications (2020-2023) demonstrate a strong output in high-impact forensic journals covering drug-facilitated sexual assaults, Raman spectroscopy applications, and taphonomic studies. She has authored the textbook 'Introducción a la Química Forense' (2020) and contributed to the 'Manual de Criminalística y Criminología.'

• Principal Investigator for 2025 project on multiespecies forensic science
• Co-Investigator on H2020 RISEN project (284,550 euro budget)
• Multiple national research projects on forensic toxicology and explosive analysis
• Development of specialized equipment including ultra-weak photon emission spectrometers

Professor García Ruiz teaches Forensic Chemistry Laboratory, Chemical Submission, and Fundamentals of Criminalistics Investigation. She has developed innovative teaching methods focused on team-based learning and competency assessment. Her laboratory serves as a hub for forensic analysis, collaborating with law enforcement agencies and international research groups to advance forensic science methodology and application.