Faculty and Staff Directory
Dr. Robert Allen, PhD
School of Forensic Sciences
Forensic Biology/DNA
https://scholars.okstate.edu/en/persons/robert-allen
Developing methods to accurately estimate the age of a body fluid stain recovered from a crime scene through an analysis of degradation of RNA as well as cyclic patterns of gene expression that follow a circadian rhythm. Identifying nucleotide sequence variations in genes associated with cardiac function that may underly incidents of sudden unexplained death.
Dr. John Frucci, EdD
School of Forensic Sciences
Arson, Explosives, Firearms and Toolmarks Investigation
https://scholars.okstate.edu/en/persons/john-frucci
Educating and training first responders in Forensic Sciences in conjunction with professional duties, specifically those that conduct investigations involving in the areas: fire, explosives, firearms and toolmarks. Focusing on the safety of Hazardous Devices Bomb Technicians (HDBT), Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) and Certified Explosive specialist, (CES) personnel through the research and testing of various tools and techniques used in the field. Studying the effects of repetitive blast exposure effects on explosives personnel, including blast pressure wave effects on the body. Research concerning fire investigators and what they are exposed to at the post-fire scene and how they can be protected, specifically inhalation issues.
Dr. Matthew Green, PhD
School of Forensic Sciences
Arson, Explosives, Firearms and Toolmarks Investigation
Dr. Ronald Thrasher, PhD
School of Forensic Sciences
Forensic Investigation Sciences and Forensic Psychology
https://scholars.okstate.edu/en/persons/ronald-thrasher
Current research focuses on police suicide, methods for evaluating therapeutic treatment courts, and the effects of therapy animals in clinical environments.
Dr. Jarrad Wagner, PhD
School of Forensic Sciences
Forensic Chemistry/Toxicology
https://scholars.okstate.edu/en/persons/jarrad-wagner
Research Interests include analytical method development and validation in forensic toxicology, trace chemistry and clinical toxicology applications. Areas of emphasis include pain management, driving under the influence of drugs (DUID), and clandestine laboratories from a mechanistic and public health perspective.