Theses/Dissertations from 2023
Strengthening the Interpretation of Glass and Paint Evidence Through the Study of Random Frequency of Occurrence and Analytical Information, Lauryn C. Alexander
Quantifying Variation in High-Quality Footwear Replicate Impressions, Samantha K. Brady
The Influence of Instrumental Sources of Variance on Mass Spectral Comparison Algorithms, Isabel Cristina Galvez Valencia
Finite Element Modeling and Analysis of Breech Face Impressions, James A. Hamilton
An Assessment of the Forensic Aspects of Genetic Genealogy, Sarah Hester
Interpretation of the Tandem Mass Spectrum of the Novel Psychoactive Substance 5F-APP-PINACA, PX-2, Christopher S. Poulos
Computerized Trajectory Analysis for Firearms Examiners, Baillie E. Poulton
Enhancing the forensic comparison process of common trace materials through the development of practical and systematic methods, Meghan Nicole Prusinowski
Evaluating the Degradation Relationship Between Latent Print Impressions and Touch DNA Under Varying Environmental Conditions, Katrina M. Rupert B.S.
Estimate of the Random Match Frequency of Acquired Characteristics in a Forensic Footwear Database, Alyssa N. Smale
Analysis of ‘touch’ DNA recovered from metal substrates: an investigation into cfDNA-metal interactions and the efficacy of different collection techniques on DNA yield, Jessica E. Thornton
Analysis of the Effect of Rate of Fire on the Reproducibility of Breech Face Impressions, Kayla Ann Trimble
Assessment of Acquisition, Retention, and Evolution of Randomly Acquired Characteristics with Wear, Nathaniel Weston
Evaluation of emerging screening technologies for the on-site detection and identification of methamphetamine and its precursors in simulated clandestine lab operations, Alexis Nicole Wilcox
Theses/Dissertations from 2022
Development of an Expert Algorithm for Substance Identification (EASI) to Discriminate between Spectrally Similar Fentanyl Analogs in Mass Spectrometry, Alexandra Adeoye
Evaluating the Validity and Reliability of Textile and Paper Fracture Characteristics in Forensic Comparative Analysis, Zachary Bailey Andrews
mtDNA Heteroplasmy in Hair Shafts versus Buccal Swabs for Forensic Applications, Sara R. Bodnar
Electrochemical and mass spectrometry methods for identification of gunshot residues (GSR) in forensic investigations, Kourtney A. Dalzell
Analysis of Forensically Relevant Evidence Using Electrochemistry, Spectroscopy, and Mass Spectrometry Tools, Colby Edward Ott
Identifying and Minimizing Sources of Variability Within Modern Spectroscopic Techniques for the Forensic Analysis of Glass, Oriana Christy Ovide
Analyzing the viability of direct PCR for use in conjunction with cyanoacrylate enhanced fingerprints, Coral M. Smith
Expanding the Capabilities of Firearm Investigations: Novel Sampling and Analytical Methods for Gunshot Residue Evidence, Courtney Helen Vander Pyl
Theses/Dissertations from 2021
Quantitation of Fentanyl and Metabolites from Blow Fly Tissue and Development Effects of Fentanyl on Lucilia sericata, Joseph Allen Cox
Characterization of Modern Ammunition and Background Profiles: A Novel Approach and Probabilistic Interpretation of Inorganic Gunshot Residue, Korina Layli Menking-Hoggatt
Theses/Dissertations from 2020
Prevalence of Pores in Latent Fingerprints, Rachel E. Ball
Statistical Assessment of the Significance of Fracture Fits in Trace Evidence, Evie K. Brooks
American Population Study of Pigmentation Based Genotype Interpretation for Phenotypic Determination of Hair and Eye Color using HIrisPlex, Emma Leigh Combs
Structural Characterization of Emerging Synthetic Drugs, Jay Tyler Davidson
Validation of Fast Spectrochemical Screening Methods for the Identification of Counterfeit Pharmaceutical Packaging, Emily Ann Haase
Evaluating the Use of the M-Vac® Wet Vacuum System to Recover DNA from Cotton Fabric, Phillip Reilly Irion
Evaluating the Accuracy of Firearm Examiner Conclusions using Cartridge Case Reproductions, Eric Freeman Law
Evaluation of the Performance of Probabilistic Genotyping Software on Complex Mixture Samples, Kristen Newland
Statistical Evaluation of Randomly Acquired Characteristics on Outsoles with Implications Regarding Chance Co-Occurrence and Spatial Randomness, Nicole Richetelli
Spatio-Temporal Analysis of Crime Incidents for Forensic Investigation, Jamie Spencer Spaulding
The Effects of Household Substrates on the Evaporation of Ignitable Liquids at Temperatures up to 210℃, Caitlyn Wensel
Theses/Dissertations from 2019
In vitro metabolism of the synthetic cannabinoids PX-1, PX-2, PX-3 and a comparison of their clearance rates in human liver microsomes, Travon Cooman
The Effects Hot Water Kill Time has on DNA Degradation and STR Profiling from Lucilia sericata (Diptera: Calliphoridae) Crop Contents, Nicholas Alexander Haas
Identification of Burnt Smokeless Gunpowders Through Physical Characteristics, Cameron Taylor Hartwig
Modeling Movement of Criminals through Burglary Scenes, Veronica L. Herrmann
The Evaluation of the RapidHITTM 200 on Degraded Biological Samples, Alice Kim
Screening Sexual Assault Evidence with Low Concentrations of Male DNA Utilizing the RapidHIT 200 and ParaDNA Intelligence Test, Taylor L. Koepfler
Assessing the reliability of physical end matching and chemical comparison of pressure sensitive tapes, Meghan Nicole Prusinowski
Chemical Analysis of Firearm Discharge Residues Using Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy, Courtney Helen Vander Pyl
Theses/Dissertations from 2018
Understanding the Novice Decision-Making Process in Forensic Footwear Examinations: Accuracy and Decision Rules, Madonna A. Nobel
Inclusion of 9 mm Firearm Type Using Quantitative Class Characteristics, Young Wang
Theses/Dissertations from 2017
The Analysis of the Fatty Acid Content of Fingerprint Residues Using Gas ChromatographyMass Spectrometry, Ashley R. Cochran
The Analysis of 2,5-Dimethoxy-N-(N-methoxybenzyl) phenethylamine (NBOMe) Isomers Using Traditional and Fast Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry, J. Tyler Davidson
Effect of Chamber Pressure on the Quality of Breech Face and Firing Pin Impressions, James A. Hamilton
AFIS Based Likelihood Ratios for Latent Fingerprint Comparisons, Shreya Sateesh Kamath
The Assessment of Fingerprint Quality for a More Effective Match Score in Minutiae-Based Matching Performers, Alyshia Meyers
Evidence Utility in Forensic Intelligence Models, Jamie S. Spaulding
Theses/Dissertations from 2016
Determining the Angle of Impact from the Analysis of Bullets Following Perforation with Glass, Roger L. Jeffreys II
Determining the Number of Test Fires Needed to Represent the Variability Present Within a Firearm, Eric Law
The evaluation and interpretation of controls used in three commercially available quantification kits for forensic DNA analysis, Stephanie R. Schottke
Theses/Dissertations from 2015
How Well Are Your Police Doing?: The Relationship Between Fear of Crime and Perceptions of the Police, Erin Bixler
Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Recovery Methods of Trace Evidence for Pollen Particles, Christie Cyktor
You Can't Fight City Hall: Organization and Success in West Virginia, Theodore Malone
Development and Evaluation of an Objective Method for Forensic Examination of Human Head Hairs Using Texture-Based Image Analysis, Allyce S. McWhorter
Social Structure and Clearance Rates: The Effect of Neighborhood Characteristics on Aggravated Assault Case Outcome, Brad Silberzahn
Digital Image Transformations and Image Stacking of Latent Prints Processed Using Multiple Physical and Chemical Techniques, Danielle Tague
"Man of the House": A Turning Point That Leads to Criminal Behavior?, Delia A. Trickett
Theses/Dissertations from 2014
Quantifying the Limits of Fingerprint Variability, Michael Fagert
A Survey on the Microscopical and Chemical Analysis of Synthetic Wig Fibers, Theresa A. Joslin
Theses/Dissertations from 2013
Reproducibility of Retention Indices Examining Column Type, Amanda M. Cadau
Swedish Legislation Targeting Trafficking for Sexual Exploitation and the Possibilities for Implementation in Estonia, Jennifer E. Lyall
Evaluating the Intra-variability and Inter-variability of Fibers in Cotton T-shirts using Microspectrophotometry, Brianne Miller
Theses/Dissertations from 2012
Evaluation of the Use of Raman Spectroscopic Techniques in Ink Analyses, Patricia T. Elswick
Uncertainty Considerations with the GRIM, Eric L. Everts
Pre and Post Blast Chemical Comparison of the Intra- and Inter-Variability of Metal Pipes Commonly Used in Pipe Bombs, Mandi Hellested
Recovery of DNA Profiles from Fingerprints on Paper after the Application of Ninhydrin or DFO Given Certain Time Periods, Marco Colin Lovejoy
Evaluating the Ability of Different Weak Acids When Combined with Hydrogen Peroxide to Develop Latent Fingerprints on Post-Fired Cartridge Cases, Casey Nicholas Oleksa
Theses/Dissertations from 2010
Preliminary Study on the Reliability of AFIX Tracker for Lip Print Examination, Kelli E. Edmiston
Transfer and Persistence of Gunshot Residue Particles, DeAnna M. Wallace