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Keywords

Forensic Scientist, Forensic Science, Evidence Analysis, Trace Analysis, Paint Analysis, Glass Analysis, Filaments Analysis, Fibers Analysis, Footwear Analysis, Explosive Residue Bloodstain Pattern Analysis, Electron Microscopy, Crime Scene Search Soil Analysis, Drug Analysis, Polarized Light microscopy, Infrared Spectroscopy, Mass Spectrometry, Stereochemistry, Synthesis, Chemist, Chemistry, Criminalities, DEA, NFSTC, Trace Evidence, FBI, MSU, Decomposed Human Remains, Confocal Microscopy, paint Data Query, Tire Impression Evidence, Wood Identification, Airbag Examination, Soil Examination, Separation Techniques, Morphology, Pyrotechnics, Chromatography, Liquid Chromatography,

Expert No. 3372

Michigan

Experience

2003-Present

President & Forensic Scientist of A Company

1990 - Present

Forensic Scientist

A Laboratory

Lansing, MI

1988-1990

Forensic Chemist

Drug Enforcement Administration Western Laboratory

San Francisco, CA

Currently involved in the analysis of trace evidence, including paint, glass, filaments, fibers, footwear and explosive residue. Duties have included quantitative and qualitative analysis of suspected controlled substances. Proficient in many analytical methods such as GC-MS, SEM-EDS, FTIR, HPLC, IC and GC as well as wet chemistry. Testified approximately 200 times in federal and state courts in seven different states in relation to these analyses. Assisted and advised various federal and state authorities on crime scene reconstruction, clandestine drug laboratory investigations and other enforcement activities.

One of ten forensic scientists selected to the Scientific Working Group for Materials Analysis, Paint Subgroup, which sets international guidelines for forensic paint examination

Statewide Coordinator for Bloodstain Pattern Analysis (MSP)

Highly involved in method development for trace evidence and drug analysis (DEA, MSP)

Frequently processes crime scenes and has participated in clandestine laboratory raids (DEA, MSP)

Presented forensic research regarding drug analysis, paint analysis, fiber analysis, glass analysis, soil analysis, bloodstain pattern analysis, scanning electron microscopy, crime scene search, stereochemistry and clandestine laboratories at scientific meetings (DEA, MSP)

Instructor in the Detective and Crime Scene Technician Programs (MSP)

1998

Adjunct Professor

2002-2004

Michigan State University Forensic Science Program

2007-2008

Michigan State University College of Law

East Lansing, MI

Instructor of graduate level courses in forensic science, the analysis of controlled substances, trace evidence and polarized light microscopy. Areas emphasized in the courses included various forms of microscopy, infrared spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, stereochemistry and synthesis. Served on numerous master thesis committees.

Education

Master of Science Degree in Forensic Science 2001

Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI

Bachelor of Science Degree, Dual Major: Chemistry & Criminalities 1988

Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI

Affiliations

Midwestern Association of Forensic Scientists (MAFS), President Scientific Working Group for Materials Analysis (SWGMAT), Paint Subgroup Member American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS), Fellow International Association for Identification (IAI), Member American Chemical Society (ACS), Member

Certifications/Honors

Available upon request.

Continuing Education

American Chemical Society: Mass Spectrometry 1988

DEA Clandestine Laboratory Safety Certification 1989

DEA Forensic Chemist Seminar 1990

Hewlett Packard: HPLC 1990

Bowdoin College: IR Spectroscopy I 1991

Bowdoin College: IR Spectroscopy III 1994

NFSTC Trace Evidence Workshop 1997

McCrone Institute: Polarized Light Microscopy 1997

Northwestern University Traffic Institute: Forensic Photography 1997

MSU Forensic Entomology 1998

MSP Bloodstain Pattern Interpretation 1999

CCI Paint Examination and Comparison 1999

MSU SEM/EDS 1999, 2000, 2001

LEO Electron Microscopy course in SEM 1999

FBI/MAFS Fiber AnalysisWorkshop 2000

MSU Confocal Microscopy 2000

MSU Decomposed Human Remains 2001

Bodziak Footwear Impression Evidence 2001

RCMP Paint Data Query System 2002

Bodziak Tire Impression Evidence 2002

McCrone Institute: Microscopy of Explosives 2003

MAFS Wood Identification Workshop 2003

MAFS Airbag Examination Workshop 2003

MAFS/McCrone Advanced Fiber Examination Workshop 2004

MAFS/SAFS Soil Examination Workshop 2004

Advanced Bloodstain Pattern Analysis 2006

MAFS/MFRC Advanced Crime Scene Reconstruction 2006

MAFS Forensic Analysis of Knots & Ligatures Workshop 2006

MAFS Chemistry of Pyrotechnics 2006

MAFS/MFRC Advanced Trace Evidence Symposium 2006

Bowdoin College IR Spectroscopy II 2006

MSP Physical Match Workshop 2006

Northwestern University Lamp Examination Workshop 2006

ATF/NSFTC Fire Debris Analysis 2007

MSP Tape Analysis Workshop 2007

MAFS Advanced Fire Debris Analysis 2007

Selected Teaching/Presentations/Publications

Available upon request.

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