Michael J. Hochrein

Michael J. Hochrein is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Justice, Law, and Security at La Roche University. He is also a consultant and instructor at HD Forensics, LLC, and a Guest Instructor for the Pennsylvania State Police Camp Cadet Program since 2003. He has extensive experience as a Special Agent with the FBI (1988–2017), including roles in the Evidence Response Team, international training, and deployments to over 14 countries. His professional memberships include the American Academy of Forensic Sciences and the International Association of Identification.

Education: B.A. in Anthropology (University of Pittsburgh, 1982), Graduate Research Assistant (1983–1985), Teaching Fellow (1985–1986), and Teaching Assistant in Administration of Justice (1986–1988). He has completed numerous forensic science courses since 1988.

Research interests focus on forensic anthropology, archaeology, and crime scene investigation. His work integrates field and laboratory methods for human remains recovery. His publications span forensic identification techniques, taphonomy, and multidisciplinary approaches to forensic science. He teaches courses such as Crime Scene Investigation & Forensics (CRIM3040) and Criminalistics (CRIM3041).

Professional contributions include FBI Evidence Response Team methodologies, international forensic training, and collaborations with institutions like Mercyhurst University. His career emphasizes practical applications of forensic science in criminal justice contexts.