Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
Assistant Professor of Forensic Entomology
Director of Forensic Science
Department of Entomology
August 2021-Present
Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
Continuing Lecturer
Department of Entomology
January 2019-July 2021
Delaware State University, Dover, DE
Assistant Professor
Director of Forensic Biology
Department of Biological Sciences
August 2016-December 2018
University of Windsor, Windsor, ON, Canada
Dissertation: Using an ecological framework to resolve issues in forensic entomology: exploring temperature mediation of species interactions within blow fly (Diptera: Calliphoridae) communities
Cleveland State University, Cleveland, OH, USA
Thesis: Insect signature indicating corpse movement from urban to rural areas of northeast Ohio
William Smith College, Geneva, NY, USA
Conducted a 9-hour forensic entomology training for law enforcement enrolled in the Crime Scene Investigation Level 2 course. Presented lectures, demonstrated procedures and techniques and conducted exercises in collection, processing and shipping of insect evidence. Held at the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy
Conducted a 3-day forensic entomology training for forensic professionals from across forensic professionals from across southeast Asia. Held at Institute of Medical Molecular Biology, Universiti Teknologi MARA Sungai Buloh, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Conducted a 3-day forensic entomology training for forensic professionals from across the US. Held at Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
Provided presentations and hands-on training workshop to law enforcement, forensic scientists, students, and faculty. University of Puerto Rico Bayomon
Conducted training in forensic entomology for coroners at the Ohio State Coroners Association.
Cincinnati, OH
Presented to law enforcement and investigators in Forensic Entomology Training Workshop.
Arizona State University
Lake County Sheriff’s Department and K9 Unit
Conducted training in forensic entomology, decomposition and evidence collection.
West Lafayette, IN.
Conducted training in forensic entomology for newly elected coroners at the Illinois Coroner Mandatory Training.
Decatur, IL.
Conducted a workshop in forensic entomology for Evidence Technicians of Purdue University Police Department. Presented lectures, demonstrated procedures and techniques, conducted exercises in collection and processing of insect evidence.
West Lafayette, IN.
Conducted a two-day workshop on forensic entomology for detectives and investigators as part of the course “Forensic Aspects of Death.” Presented lectures, demonstrated procedures and techniques, conducted exercises in collection and processing of insect evidence. Held at the Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy main campus.
London, OH.
Workshop on forensic entomology provided for forensic pathologists. Assisted in set-up and exercises. Supervisor: Dr. Sherah VanLaerhoven.
Workshop on forensic entomology including lectures and hands on activities. Presented lectures, assisted in set-up and exercises, demonstrated sampling procedures. Supervisor: Dr. Joe Keiper.
Workshop on forensic entomology including lectures and hands on activities. Assisted in set-up and exercises. Held at the Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy satellite campus, Richfield, OH. Supervisor: Dr. Joe Keiper.
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