Rachel M. Mohr

Rachel M. Mohr is a Teaching Assistant Professor and Undergraduate Coordinator at West Virginia University. Her specialties are Forensic Entomology and General Forensics, focusing on blow fly behavior and carrion ecology with applications in forensic science.

Education: Dr. Mohr earned her B.S. in Entomology from Texas A&M University, followed by an M.S. in Entomology at the University of California, Riverside, where she focused on medical and veterinary issues. She returned to Texas A&M for her Ph.D. under Dr. Jeffery Tomberlin, completing her dissertation work in 2011.

Research Interests: Mohr's research explores how adult blow flies are attracted to carrion, examining physiological factors and species coexistence. Her applied work contributes to estimating post-mortem intervals (PMI), particularly in cases where bodies are in restricted environments. She has developed methodologies using blow fly physiology to improve forensic accuracy.

Scientific Awards: In 2012, she earned certification by the American Board of Forensic Entomology, becoming the only certified forensic entomologist in the mid-Atlantic U.S. She also holds a forensic technician certification from the Texas Forensic Science Academy.

Advising and Grants: While no specific grants or student advisement are detailed, her work since 2008 includes civil and criminal casework, demonstrating practical application of her research. She maintains active involvement in forensic entomology practice and certification.

Labs/Teams: No specific lab or team affiliations are mentioned in the provided information.