Expert Details
Forensic Chemistry; Drugs; and Organic, Inorganic, and Organometallic Compounds
ID: 738593
Virginia, USA
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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| Year: 2005 | Degree: PhD | Subject: Organic and Organometallic Chemistry | Institution: University of Kentucky |
| Year: 1999 | Degree: Masters in Chemistry | Subject: Analytical Chemistry | Institution: Western Kentucky University |
| Year: 1997 | Degree: Bachelors in Chemistry | Subject: Chemistry | Institution: Kentucky Wesleyan College |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 2019 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Professor of Chemistry | Department: Department of Biology & Chemistry |
Responsibilities:Expert teaches general chemistry, organic chemistry, general, organic and biochemistry, forensic chemistry, and inorganic chemistry. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2015 to 2019 | Employer: Grace College | Title: Chair and Professor of Chemistry | Department: Department of Science and Mathematics |
Responsibilities:Chair of the Department of Science and Mathematics from 2016-19. Taught general chemistry, organic chemistry, general, organic and biochemistry, forensic chemistry, physical chemistry, and inorganic chemistry. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2006 to 2015 | Employer: Western Kentucky University | Title: Assistant and Associate Professor | Department: Chemistry |
Responsibilities:Taught general chemistry, organic chemistry, and the general, organic and biochemistry course. |
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Career Accomplishments
| Associations / Societies |
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| American Academy of Forensic Science, membership approval pending The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences, Affiliate member, 2022-current American Chemical Society Member, 1998–current Virginia Academy of Sciences, 2022 Kentucky Academy of Sciences Member, 6 years, 2009–2015 |
| Licenses / Certifications |
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| Forensic Science Seminars and Coursework with Certification • The Intersection of Forensic Toxicology and Forensic Pathology Relating to Emerging Topics in Drug Death Certification, The Center for Forensic Science Research & Education, April 26th, May 2nd, 16th, 24th, June 14th, 2023 o 10 hr webinar • Forensic Applications of Rapid GC-MS: Seized Drug and Ignitable Liquid Screening, Agilent Technologies, Wiley Analytical Science, April 18th, 2023 o 1 hr webinar • Forensic Materials Identification through Raman Spectroscopy, Thermo Fisher SCIENTIFIC, April 12th, 2023 o 1 hr webinar • Understanding the Chemistry and Physics Involved in Electronic Aerosolization of Inhale Products and What That Means for Analytical Testing, Cannabis Science & Technology Webcast Admin, March 28th, 2023 o 1 hr webinar • Challenges in Drug Analysis: Using GC-VUV to Elucidate Fentanyl Analogues, PerkinElmer, 2023 o 38 min webinar • Trace Evidence: Analysis of Automobile Paint Chips Using an Automated IR Microscope, Alan Gallaspy, Sr Field Application Scientist, Perkin Elmer, March 1, 2023 o 21 min webinar • Explosives and Ignitable Substances: Automated Thermal Desorption Sampling of Ignitable Liquids: A Dynamic Headspace Alternative to Charcoal Strips, Alan Gallaspy, Sr Field Application Scientist, Perkin Elmer, March 1, 2023 o 21 min webinar • Seized Drugs: A Simplified Technique for Switching Between Two Columns in a GCMS, Lee Marotta, Principal Field Application Scientist, Perkin Elmer, March 1, 2023 o 15 min webinar • Confidence in Your Cannabis: Exploring New Horizons, LCGC CST, February 15, 2023 • Forensic Lab Talks: Clandestine Synthesis of Methamphetamine - An Overview, Wiley, Feb 1, 2023 o 1 hour course • Pharma e-Symposium: Advancements in Drug Development and Formulation, ThermoFisher, Jan 26, 2023 o 55 min course • Current Trends in Seized Drug Analysis Symposium, The Center for Forensic Science Research & Education, Jan 24, 2023, Certification o 4 hours • Benefits of XRD in Teaching and R&D Facilities, Thermo Scientific, November, 2022. o 1 hour course • An Introduction to the Forensic Investigation and Analysis of Trace Evidence, Wiley, November 2022, Mr. Skip Palinek, President and Senior Research Microscopist o 1 hour course • From powders to paint chips – modern microspectroscopy draws big information from tiny samples. ThermoFisher Scientific, November 2022, Dr. Michael Bradley, Product Manager o 1.07 hour course, November 2022 • Forensic Analysis: Investigations from fibers to ancient art, ThermoFisher Scientific, October 2022, Dr. Michael Bradley, Product Manager o 1.08 hour course • Forensic Lab Talks, Sept 14, 2022, Sponsored by WILEY, American Academy of Forensic Sciences and the Journal of Forensic Sciences • Forensic Toxicology – Certification, Udemy (taken 2022) • Forensic Microscopy – Certification, Udemy (taken 2022) • Intro to Forensic Science – Certification (Accredited), 2020, Udemy (taken 2022) • Forensic Ballistic Investigation, 2018, Udemy (taken 2022) • Introduction to Forensic Medicine, 2020, Udemy (taken 2022) • Introduction to Criminal Investigation: Processes, Practices, and Thinking, Alison, Alison Certification Team, (taken 2022) • Forensic science and fingerprints, OpenLearn, Certificate (taken 2022) • What is forensic science? OpenLearn, No Certificate (taken 2022) • Birth of a Drug. OpenLearn, Certificate (taken 2022) • Killed by Agatha Christie: Strychnine and the detective novel, No Certificate (taken 2022) • Current Trends in Forensic Trace Evidence (May 26, 2022) o Issued by the Center for Forensic Science Research and Education |
| Professional Appointments |
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| Indiana Academy of Science, 3 years, Co-chair of chemistry |
| Publications and Patents Summary |
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| The SME has 14 publications in organic, inorganic, and analytical journals. He works with a variety of disciplines within chemistry. |
Additional Experience
| Expert Witness Experience |
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| Cases to date: (1 completed*; 1 currently in progress) |
| Training / Seminars |
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| Subject matter expert in over 20 courses. |
| Other Relevant Experience |
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| The SME has worked with a variety of publishing companies (Wiley, Pearson, McGraw Hill, Apologia, etc) since 2006. He has been a reviewer, question author, study guide author, story board SME for virtual labs, and a content editor. |
Language Skills
| Language | Proficiency |
|---|---|
| English |