Helene LeBlanc

Helene LeBlanc is an Associate Professor in the Department of Forensic Science at Ontario Tech University and serves as the Undergraduate Program Director of the Forensic Science program. Her research focuses on forensic entomology, particularly volatile organic compounds (VOCs) associated with decomposition and their impact on carrion insects. She leads the LeBlanc Entomology Lab, which also explores integrated pest management strategies using electroantennography techniques.

Education:

• PhD in Forensic Science from the University of Derby with Rothamsted Research (2008)
• MSc in Forensic Science from the University of Strathclyde (2001)
• BSc from Saint-Mary's University (1998)
• Board Certified Forensic Entomologist (2017)

Her expertise includes forensic entomology consulting, molecular biology, and chemosensory studies. She has collaborated with international organizations such as La Police Scientifique (France), LGC Forensics (UK), and the Derbyshire Constabulary (UK). Her work spans forensic science education, criminalistics, and applied entomology in both criminal investigations and agricultural pest control.

Awards:

• Board Certified Forensic Entomologist (American Board of Forensic Entomology, 2017)

Advising & Grants: While specific grant details are not provided, her research on VOCs and pest management demonstrates sustained academic engagement. She teaches advanced courses in forensic biology, criminalistics, and crime scene science.

Labs/Teams: LeBlanc Entomology Lab focuses on interdisciplinary research in forensic entomology and applied ecological studies.