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Michael A. Brown is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry at The University of Memphis, where he joined in 2019 as a Research Scientist and was promoted to Assistant Professor in 2021. He holds a B.S. (2003) and Ph.D. (2008) in Chemistry from the same institution, with prior experience at SUNY Brockport and Foundation Instruments, Inc.
Dr. Brown's educational background includes:
- B.S. in Chemistry, The University of Memphis, 2003
- Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry, The University of Memphis, 2008
His research centers on forensic chemistry and analytical instrumentation development, with primary focus on multivariate modeling for post-mortem interval determination from skeletal remains, advanced fingerprint and residue analysis techniques, and low-cost automated systems for environmental and water testing using 3D printing and microcontrollers. His work bridges forensic applications with accessible laboratory technology.
Recent publications (2023) demonstrate a cohesive trend toward democratizing analytical chemistry through three papers on low-cost automated titration and pipetting systems, while his 2018 forensic study established citrate as a biomarker for post-mortem interval estimation.
Dr. Brown has successfully managed three major external research grants from NIJ/DOJ, USDA, and NIEHS. He maintains active collaborations with SUNY Brockport, UT Knoxville, and departmental colleagues Drs. Emmert and Simone on instrumentation projects, while mentoring graduate students in the Chemistry Department.
He leads the Brown Forensic Research Lab, which drives interdisciplinary work in bone analysis, fingerprint chemistry, and environmental monitoring systems through academic-industry partnerships.
