جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Hal S. Sternمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Bayesian Methods
• Forensic Statistics
• Psychiatry and Human Behavior
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Hal S. Stern is Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor at the University of California, Irvine (UCI), and a Distinguished Professor in the Department of Statistics. He previously served as founding Chair of the Department of Statistics, Dean of the Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences, and Vice Provost for Academic Planning at UCI. Earlier, he held faculty positions at Iowa State University and Harvard University. B.S. in Mathematics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology M.S. and Ph.D. in Statistics, Stanford University Stern is a leading expert in Bayesian statistical methods, with significant collaborative work in life sciences and social sciences. His current research focuses on forensic statistics (e.g., footwear impression and bloodstain pattern analysis), psychiatric studies of early-life adversity's impact on brain development, and statistical applications in sports analytics. He co-directs the NIST-funded Center for Statistics and Applications in Forensic Evidence and leads the Conte Center's NIMH-funded research on mental health vulnerabilities. His notable contributions include the third edition of Bayesian Data Analysis , which expanded computational methods and Bayesian nonparametric modeling, featuring STAN software. Stern has secured major grants from NIST and NIMH for interdisciplinary projects. Fellow, American Association for the Advancement of Science Fellow, American Statistical Association Fellow, Institute for Mathematical Statistics He has mentored graduate programs as Vice Provost for Graduate Education and contributed to UCI's academic strategy as Vice Provost for Academic Planning. Stern's leadership extends to directing centers that bridge statistics with forensic science and mental health research.

JORGE MANUEL RODRIGUEZ ALMENARمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Sacred Art
• Eucharistic Theology
• Sacred Architecture
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Jorge Manuel Rodríguez Almenar is a faculty member at the University of Valencia, affiliated with the Faculty of Law, where he serves in the Department of Civil Law. He holds the academic rank of Titular de Escuela Universitaria, equivalent to Associate Professor, and is actively engaged in teaching and research. His research centers on the intersection of law, sacred art, and religious history, with a particular focus on Christian relics such as the Shroud of Turin, the Sudarium of Oviedo, and the Holy Chalice of Valencia. His work employs interdisciplinary methodologies combining art history, forensic analysis, and theological inquiry. Sacred Art Eucharistic Theology Sacred Architecture Historical Art Analysis Religious Relics Interdisciplinary Studies of Faith and Science His publications reveal a consistent scholarly engagement with the historical, artistic, and scientific dimensions of Christian relics. He explores how faith and reason intersect in the study of sacred objects, often analyzing their cultural, theological, and forensic significance. His work bridges legal scholarship with religious and artistic studies, contributing to a deeper understanding of religious heritage within civil and canonical frameworks. Notable scientific contributions include comparative studies of the Sudarium of Oviedo and the Shroud of Turin, analyses of the Holy Chalice of Valencia, and comprehensive historical-artistic investigations into the Shroud. While no formal awards are listed, his publications demonstrate scholarly recognition in niche interdisciplinary domains. He has not listed any students or formal advising roles, nor has he mentioned grants or research teams. However, his academic profile suggests independent and collaborative research in religious and legal studies. His work continues to contribute to academic and ecclesiastical discussions on the authenticity and significance of Christian relics.

• Biomechanics
• Sports Science
• Forensic Science
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dr Elisabeth Williams is a Senior Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Sciences at Swansea University's School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. Specializing in biomechanics, her research bridges contact sports injury prevention and forensic science, with particular focus on head impact dynamics in rugby union and bloodstain pattern analysis. She co-founded the traumatic head injury research network and led the 2020 Women's Rugby Union Global Survey with 2000+ responses across 62 countries. Her research spans two distinct domains: Sports Biomechanics : Developing instrumented mouthguards for head impact telemetry, analyzing sex differences in neck strength, and creating neck training interventions to reduce concussion risk in female athletes Forensic Science : Innovating in bloodstain pattern analysis through motorized droplet generation devices, computational modeling of blood dynamics, and standardizing forensic reconstruction techniques Dr Williams contributes to academic training through modules like SR-254 Technology and Innovation in Injury Mechanics and EG-238 Experimental Studies for Medical Engineers. She supervises multiple PhD and MSc projects related to head acceleration in men's and women's rugby, collaborating with Dr Hari Arora, Prof Melitta Mcnarry, and industry partners.

Jodie Warrenمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• forensic entomology
• post-mortem interval estimation
• aging bloodstains
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Jodie Warren is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Justice Studies at San José State University's College of Social Sciences. Her work bridges forensic science and Indigenous human rights, with an ORCID ID 0000-0002-2308-6121. Forensic entomology focusing on blow fly oviposition delay and development times Human rights research examining First Nations residential schools' impacts Epigenetic trauma studies connecting historical abuse to modern police bias Her forensic research includes: Experiments on Lucilia sericata oviposition delays under concealment scenarios Hyperspectral remote sensing applications for post-mortem interval estimation Local blow fly species developmental rate studies Human rights work highlights: Qualitative analysis of Native American student experiences at MSIs Systematic human rights abuses tied to Alaskan Highway development Focus on missing Indigenous women's disproportionate treatment Research trends show: 2010s work focused on blow fly thermal thresholds (2004-2013) 2017-2018 expanded spectral analysis of larval development 2021-2024 shifted toward decolonizing methodologies and human rights

Glenn Porterمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Forensic Science
• Art Photography
• Criminology
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Glenn Porter is an Associate Professor at the University of New England’s School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences, specializing in interdisciplinary work across forensic science, criminology, and art photography. An award-winning photographer, he holds qualifications including Ph.D. (Communication Arts), M.App.Sc.(Photog.), and ASIS FRPS credentials. His research examines humanity, environment, and being through visual narratives, aiming to effect social change. Projects include forensic applications in facial recognition, cultural heritage protection, and bloodstain analysis at crime scenes. Publications demonstrate consistent focus on forensic innovation and artistic expression, with recent works exploring facial biometrics, heritage conservation, and colonial historiography. Notable articles address forensic biosecurity and art crime. Awards include FRPS fellowship and finalist positions in international photography competitions. Extensive supervision includes 25+ higher-degree students across forensic imaging, criminology, and art practice.

• Textile Engineering
• Forensic Science
• Material Science
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Steve Michielsen is a leading academic in the Department of Fashion & Textiles at RMIT University , based in Brunswick, Australia. His research focuses on advanced textiles, forensic material analysis, and nanotechnology applications in fabrics. He holds a Professor rank and is actively engaged in supervising PhD and Master’s students in projects like Enhanced Mycelium Materials and Stimuli-Responsive Textiles. Key research interests include forensic bloodstain pattern analysis, textile performance under environmental conditions, and the development of smart fabrics with functional properties such as odor control, thermal regulation, and antimicrobial features. His work bridges material science with biomedical and crime scene analysis applications. Professor Michielsen’s recent publications (2020–2025) emphasize interdisciplinary approaches, including studies on bloodstain dynamics, nanodiamond integration in textiles, and wicking mechanisms mimicking human sweating. These contributions highlight innovations in forensic science, sustainable materials, and wearable technology. He oversees supervision of 4 active research projects and collaborates widely in academic and industry networks. While no formal awards are listed, his prolific publication record (over 88 outputs) underscores his scholarly impact. His work frequently appears in journals like Textile Research Journal , Forensic Science International , and Journal of the Textile Institute .

Timothy P. Scanlanمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Forensic Science
• Homeland Security
• Expert Witness Testimony
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Timothy P. Scanlan serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Criminology and Justice at Loyola University New Orleans, where he has taught since 2004 as an adjunct professor. Concurrently, he holds the position of Laboratory Services Commander at the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office, overseeing both the Crime Laboratory and Crime Scene Divisions. His dual expertise bridges academic instruction and operational forensic leadership. His educational qualifications include: Ph.D. in Public Administration (Homeland Security Police and Coordination specialization) from Walden University M.S.F.S. in Forensic Science from Florida International University B.C.J. in Criminal Justice from Loyola University New Orleans (1998, Magna Cum Laude) Scanlan’s research critically examines forensic science applications in homeland security contexts and analyzes psychological and procedural factors affecting expert witness testimony reliability. His court-qualified specialties encompass firearms/tool mark examination, bloodstain pattern interpretation, trace evidence analysis, and comprehensive crime scene reconstruction. He actively advances these fields through student research supervision and presentations at premier venues like the American Academy of Forensic Sciences and International Forensic Science Symposium. As Director of the Forensic Science Minor Program, he teaches core courses including Introduction to Forensic Science (FRSC-A100) and Criminalistics I (FRSC-A200), while mentoring students through advanced research projects (FRSC-A498). His practical experience as a testified expert across multiple jurisdictions directly informs his pedagogy, and he frequently guest lectures for law enforcement agencies and regional universities through professional affiliations with the International Association of Identification and Louisiana Association of Forensic Sciences.

• Forensic Science
• Epigenetics
• Genetics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Graham Williams (BSc, MSc, PhD, SFHEA, FCSFS, FRSB) is a Professor of Forensic Science and Programme Director for Forensic Science at the University of Hull since May 2022. Previously served as Head of Department at Staffordshire University (2017-2019) and held academic roles at University of Huddersfield (2007-2017). Key affiliations include Centre for Biomedicine and Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences . Core Research Areas : Forensic Epigenetics, Body Fluid Identification, Bloodstain Pattern Analysis, AI in Forensic Science, Space Forensics Scientific Awards : Fellow of the Royal Society of Biology (2014) Senior Fellow of Advance HE (2017) Fellow of Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences (2018) UKCGE Recognised Research Supervisor (2021) Teaching Leadership : Directs BSc Forensic Science programs and teaches Crime Scene to Court Room modules. Supervises 8 PhD projects exploring: AI-based bloodstain analysis Forensic strategies for sexual assault cases DNA on counterfeit banknotes Microgravity bloodstain dynamics Epigenetic hearing loss research

David Hinksمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Color Science
• Fiber Science
• Forensics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

David Hinks is Dean of the Wilson College of Textiles and Professor of Textile Chemistry at North Carolina State University. He leads over 145 employees, mentors hundreds of students, and manages over $10 million in research contracts with industry and government agencies. He holds the Cone Mills Distinguished Professorship and is a member of both the Academy of Outstanding Teachers and the Academy of Outstanding Faculty Engaged in Extension. His educational background includes: B.Sc. (Honors) in Colour Chemistry, University of Leeds, 1989 Ph.D. in Cationic Reactive Dyes for Cellulosic Fibres, University of Leeds, 1993 Dr. Hinks' research focuses on color science, forensic textile analysis, sustainable dyeing processes, and environmentally responsible dyestuff design . His work bridges chemistry, engineering, and forensics, with applications in both industry and criminal justice. He has developed novel methods for neutral pH cotton bleaching, forensic fiber databases, and ultra-deep dyeing technologies. His recent publications reflect a strong trend toward forensic applications of textile chemistry, sustainability in dyeing processes, and advanced analytical techniques such as LC-TOF MS and microfluidics. These works demonstrate interdisciplinary collaboration across chemistry, engineering, and computational science. His scientific honors include: Member, NC State Academy of Outstanding Teachers Member, NC State Academy of Outstanding Faculty Engaged in Extension Dr. Hinks has mentored dozens of graduate and undergraduate students, many of whom have won top awards including the AATCC Student Paper Competition, NSF Graduate Fellowships, and the Barry Goldwater Scholarship. Five of his former students are now professors internationally. He has secured substantial research funding from NSF, USAID, National Institute of Justice, Cotton, Inc., and Hanesbrands, supporting projects in forensic science education, sustainable textiles, and crime scene reconstruction. He leads or contributes to key research initiatives including: Comparative Finished Fiber Analytical Database (COMFFAD) IC-CRIME: Interdisciplinary Cyber-Enabled Crime Reconstruction Development of non-genotoxic dyes and sustainable textile processing

• Wildlife Forensic Science
• Computational Genomics
• Species Conservation
• +۴ مورد دیگر

James Creecy is an Associate Professor and Assistant Director at the W. Roger Webb Forensic Science Institute (FSI) at the University of Central Oklahoma. He co-founded and co-directs the UCO Center for Wildlife Forensic Science and Conservation Studies (C-FACS). Ph.D. in Microbiology, University of Oklahoma M.S. in Biology, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology B.S. in Biology, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology Creecy’s research focuses on applying advanced genomic technologies and high-performance computational analysis to wildlife forensic investigations. His work centers on improving DNA evidence analysis from wildlife cases using high-throughput sequencing and bioinformatic pipelines like ROWIN (Rapid Online Wildlife Identification Network). He addresses challenges in species conservation, animal protection, and emerging zoonotic diseases. His peer-reviewed publications and presentations highlight trends in wildlife forensic science, including DNA rehabilitation techniques, mitochondrial sequencing, and AI-driven forensic analysis. Recent work explores marine and terrestrial environmental impacts on DNA preservation, forensic nanotechnology, and computational tools for species identification. Researcher of the Year, Sigma Xi Chapter (2017) Sigma Xi Chapter President (2018-19) Delta Delta Epsilon International President (2011-15) Creecy has advised students on diverse projects, including rat lungworm epidemiology, forensic hair extensions, and bloodstain pattern analysis. His collaborations span local, national, and international partners, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to wildlife forensics and conservation. He actively contributes to workshops and presentations, including the Society for Wildlife Forensic Science and American Academy of Forensic Sciences meetings.

Rebecca Rist-Brownمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Criminal Justice
• Forensic Science
• Crime Scene Investigations
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Rebecca Rist-Brown is a Professor and Program Coordinator for Criminal Justice & Criminology Studies at Middlesex Community College. She holds a B.S. in Criminal Justice/Investigative Services from the University of New Haven (UNH), an M.Ed. in Education (UNH), and an M.S. in Forensic Science/Advanced Investigations from UNH’s Henry C. Lee Institute of Forensic Science. Prior to academia, she spent six years in law enforcement as a patrol officer and evidence officer, specializing in crime scene investigations and criminalistics. Her research and teaching focus on forensic science, criminal justice education, and practical crime scene analysis. She has taught courses like Bloodstain Pattern Analysis, Forensic Firearms Investigations, and Criminalistics, emphasizing real-world methodologies distinct from fictional portrayals. Her professional certifications include police instructor credentials in criminalistics and crime scene investigations. Rebecca has received accolades including the Chief’s Award in Forensic Advances and the High Five Excellence Award. She contributed to the Hartford Police Department’s Crime Scene Unit during her graduate internship and remains active in organizations like the American Society of Criminology. Beyond academia, she enjoys outdoor activities and family time.

James Birdمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Interfacial fluid dynamics
• Fluid-solid interactions
• Microfluidics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

James Bird, PhD is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and affiliated with Materials Science & Engineering at Boston University's College of Engineering. He serves as Director of Master’s Degree Programs in Mechanical Engineering. His research focuses on fluid dynamics, particularly interfacial phenomena involving drops and bubbles, combining experimental and theoretical approaches. Key interests include healthcare, energy, and materials applications, such as droplet transfer in healthcare and boiling/condensation in energy systems. Education: PhD from Harvard University in Fluid Dynamics. Research spans capillary dynamics, microfluidics, and electrohydrodynamics, with notable work on bubble dynamics, aerosol transport, and forensic fluid mechanics. His lab, the Fluid Lab, explores these topics through innovative experiments and models. Honors include the 2014 NSF CAREER Award in Fluid Dynamics. His work bridges fundamental science and practical applications, addressing challenges in environmental science, biomedical engineering, and materials science. Notable contributions include studies on bloodstain analysis for forensic reconstruction and the mechanics of aerosolized particles in marine environments. His research often integrates fluid dynamics with interdisciplinary fields, yielding insights into both natural and engineered systems.

• Forensic Science
• Bloodstain Pattern Analysis
• Crime Scene Investigation
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Emma Hook is a Lecturer in Forensic Science (CSI) at the College of Science and Engineering. Her research critically examines bloodstain pattern analysis methodologies, with recent work evaluating classification systems and proposing future directions for the field. Key research areas: Bloodstain pattern classification Forensic methodology validation Crime scene investigation techniques Future trends in forensic science

• Crime Scene Investigation
• Forensic Science
• DNA Techniques
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Rebecca Jones is a Senior Lecturer Practitioner and Deputy Head of School in the Faculty of Science and Engineering at Anglia Ruskin University (ARU), with a focus on Crime and Investigative Studies. She holds a BSc (Hons) in Forensic Science and has over 15 years of experience as a Crime Scene Investigator across two police forces. Her expertise spans forensic science, CSI trauma, DNA techniques, and forensic wellbeing initiatives. Education: BSc (Hons) Forensic Science, Anglia Polytechnic University (2003) PG Certificate (HE), Anglia Ruskin University Research Interests: Prioritizes CSI wellbeing, advanced DNA techniques (Bluestar, luminol), bloodstain pattern analysis, and cognitive bias mitigation in crime scene examination. She also advocates for service canines and fire service personnel wellbeing through her work with the Forensic Capability Network. Grants & Projects: Lead the Anglia Learning & Teaching Award project developing a crime scene assist mobile app for student training, now adopted nationally by police and HE institutions. Awards: Fellow of the Higher Education Academy Professional commendations for crime scene work Labs/Groups: Member of the Forensic & Investigative Sciences Research Group and the Forensic Capability Network’s Wellbeing Working Group.

Ralph R. Ristenbatt IIIمشاهده پروفایل

استاد آموزشی

• Forensic Science
• Crime Scene Reconstruction
• Bloodstain Pattern Analysis
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Ralph R. Ristenbatt III is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at Pennsylvania State University, specializing in Forensic Science. He holds certifications from the American Board of Criminalistics (ABC-GKE) and the International Association for Identification (Senior Crime Scene Analyst). His career spans over 35 years in forensic science, including roles at the NYC Office of Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) and leadership in forensic analysis and reconstruction. Education: B.S. in Biochemistry from Lebanon Valley College (1987), M.S. in Forensic Science from John Jay College of Criminal Justice/CUNY (1990). Research focuses on crime scene reconstruction, traceology, bloodstain analysis, forensic microscopy, and firearm-related evidence. He pioneered the use of FT-IR analysis for polydimethylsiloxane in sexual assault cases and led the OCME's Forensic Analysis and Reconstruction Unit. His consulting firm, JMR Forensics Inc., advises on cases across the U.S. and internationally. Professional Contributions: Trained law enforcement agencies (FBI, NYPD, etc.) in forensic techniques. Active in court testimony and forensic education, teaching courses on crime scene investigation, traceology, and ethics at Penn State.