Roger Jeffreys

Roger Jeffreys is a Teaching Assistant Professor, Outreach Coordinator, and Chemical Hygiene Officer at the Department of Forensic and Investigative Science, West Virginia University (WVU). He holds a BS and MS from WVU’s Forensic and Investigative Science program. His roles include directing forensic facilities and coordinating the Next Generation Forensic Science Initiative, which focuses on community and national outreach.

**Education:**

• Bachelor of Science in Forensic and Investigative Science, WVU
• Master of Science in Forensic and Investigative Science, WVU

His research interests span General Forensics, Bloodstain Pattern Analysis, Photography, and Shooting Reconstruction. He has contributed to projects like the U.S. Army-sponsored 'Interpretation of Cartridge Case Evidence using IBIS and Bayesian Networks' and co-authored papers in Forensic Science International and AFTE journals. His work includes evaluating ballistic systems and analyzing firearm evidence.

**Awards:**

• Outstanding Faculty Award (2018)

Jeffreys has presented at regional/national forensic conferences on topics like bullet trajectory analysis and Bayesian networks in ballistics. He balances academic roles with private investigation work for 221B Baker, Inc., specializing in defense-related bloodstain analysis and shooting reconstruction. He is affiliated with organizations such as the American Academy of Forensic Sciences and the International Association of Bloodstain Pattern Analysts.