Kevin Parmelee

Kevin Parmelee is a Senior University Lecturer in the Department of Chemistry and Environmental Science at NJIT. He is a retired Detective from the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Forensic Laboratory with over 23 years of law enforcement experience, specializing in crime scene investigation, forensic photography, and latent print analysis. He founded the Northeast Crime Scene Institute to train regional practitioners.

• Education:
• Ph.D. in Public Safety/Criminal Justice, Capella University (2015)
• Masters of Public Administration, University of Phoenix
• Bachelor of Science in Management, Saint Francis University (1993)

His research and professional focus spans forensic science topics including arson investigation, shooting reconstruction, and hazardous environment protocols. He holds certifications from the International Association for Identification (IAI) in Crime Scene Analysis, Latent Print Analysis, and Forensic Photography. Parmelee has testified in numerous court cases and contributed to professional journals and international conferences.

Previously, he served as an Adjunct Professor at Warren County College and Union County College, and currently teaches as a Professor of Practice at NJIT. He leads professional organizations like the New Jersey Division of IAI, holding roles such as President and Editor.