Jason Linville

Dr. Jason Linville is an Associate Professor in the Department of Criminal Justice at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), serving as Director of Graduate Studies in Forensic Science. He holds a BS from Ohio University and a PhD from UAB. His research focuses on forensic DNA analysis, environmental effects on evidence, and innovations in technology-driven education.

Education: BS in [unspecified field] from Ohio University; PhD in Biology from UAB (2003).

Research Interests:

• Forensic DNA methodology and STR analysis
• Evaluation of environmental factors on evidence integrity
• Development of online education platforms for forensic sciences
• Forensic entomology (DNA recovery from insect larvae)

Teaching & Engagement:

• Teaches courses like CJ110 (Intro to Forensic Science), FS572 (Molecular Genetics), and advanced forensic biology methods
• Advisor to graduate students exploring forensic science topics

Grants & Collaborations:

• Recipient of multiple grants from the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences and NSF
• Contributions to forensic science infrastructure through UAB's National Center for Forensics