Thomas Kubic

Dr. Thomas Kubic is an Associate Professor and Doctoral Program Director of Forensic Science in the Ph.D. in Criminal Justice Program at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, CUNY. His role includes academic leadership in forensic science education and research. He holds a PhD in Criminal Justice with Forensic Science from CUNY, an M.Phil. in Criminal Justice from CUNY, a J.D. from St. John's University, an M.S. in Chemistry from C.W. Post College, and a B.A. in Chemistry.

Dr. Kubic's research focuses on advanced analytical techniques for forensic evidence analysis, including X-ray diffraction for soil and paint analysis, chromatography for cosmetic identification, and fluorescence spectroscopy for environmental contamination studies. He also explores applications of thermal microscopy, pyrolysis gas chromatography, and automated image analysis in forensic contexts. His work emphasizes quantitative analysis of mixtures and the development of micro-evidence characterization methods using SEM/EDS and micro-XRF.

No specific articles or awards are listed in the provided information. His research agenda is centered on improving forensic methodologies for evidence individualization and environmental contamination assessment.

Dr. Kubic advises the Ph.D. program in Criminal Justice and likely contributes to forensic science laboratories at John Jay College, though specific lab affiliations or grant details are not mentioned here.