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James Creecy is an Associate Professor and Assistant Director at the W. Roger Webb Forensic Science Institute (FSI) at the University of Central Oklahoma. He co-founded and co-directs the UCO Center for Wildlife Forensic Science and Conservation Studies (C-FACS).
- Ph.D. in Microbiology, University of Oklahoma
- M.S. in Biology, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
- B.S. in Biology, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Creecy’s research focuses on applying advanced genomic technologies and high-performance computational analysis to wildlife forensic investigations. His work centers on improving DNA evidence analysis from wildlife cases using high-throughput sequencing and bioinformatic pipelines like ROWIN (Rapid Online Wildlife Identification Network). He addresses challenges in species conservation, animal protection, and emerging zoonotic diseases.
His peer-reviewed publications and presentations highlight trends in wildlife forensic science, including DNA rehabilitation techniques, mitochondrial sequencing, and AI-driven forensic analysis. Recent work explores marine and terrestrial environmental impacts on DNA preservation, forensic nanotechnology, and computational tools for species identification.
- Researcher of the Year, Sigma Xi Chapter (2017)
- Sigma Xi Chapter President (2018-19)
- Delta Delta Epsilon International President (2011-15)
Creecy has advised students on diverse projects, including rat lungworm epidemiology, forensic hair extensions, and bloodstain pattern analysis. His collaborations span local, national, and international partners, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to wildlife forensics and conservation. He actively contributes to workshops and presentations, including the Society for Wildlife Forensic Science and American Academy of Forensic Sciences meetings.
