The Future of Forensic Analysis: Previewing the Upcoming E-Book

“The Future of Forensic Analysis” is both a celebration, and a reminder, of the importance of spectroscopic techniques in the field of forensic analysis. Today, we launched the content series, making it accessible to our audience. To start or continue your journey in the world of forensic analysis, you can click on one of the landing pages below.

The Future of Forensic Analysis: Under the Magnifying Glass With the Experts

The Future of Forensic Analysis: The Latest Studies

However, these landing pages are only part of our exploration into this application area. Because of the amount of interest we have received about this content series, and also because of the amount of research being conducted in this space, we have decided to also release an e-book that will contain additional content that we did not have space for in our online event.

Crime Lab Investigation with UV Light on Evidence | Image Credit: © spyrakot - stock.adobe.com

This article previews what readers can expect in our e-book, including two new Q&A interviews with forensic scientists Brooke Kammrath and Glen Jackson, as well as a peer-reviewed article written by industry experts that used various spectroscopic techniques to conduct key research in this space. This preview covers some, but not all, of the content readers can expect to see when “The Future of Forensic Analysis” e-book is released.

The Future of Forensic Analysis: An Interview with Brooke Kammrath

Brooke Kammrath, a forensic science researcher at the University of New Haven, began her career intending to teach chemistry and physics, earning a master’s degree in chemistry education from NYU (1). After teaching, she shifted to forensic chemistry, obtaining an MS in forensic science and a Ph.D. in Criminal Justice. Kammrath’s research includes microscopy, spectroscopy, portable instrumentation, and evidence analysis (1). She has held leadership roles in multiple scientific societies and is a certified criminalist. She has co-authored several books on forensic science and currently serves as a professor and Executive Director of the Henry C. Lee Institute of Forensic Science (1).

Our conversation with Dr. Kammrath will discuss her collaborations with some of the most well-known spectroscopists, and how recent developments in spectroscopic instrumentation will impact forensic analysis moving forward.

Mass Spectrometry for Forensic Analysis: An Interview with Glen Jackson

Glen Jackson is a Ming Hsieh Distinguished Professor of Forensic and Investigative Science at West Virginia University.

His laboratory group’s work has helped advance mass spectrometry (MS) in forensic analysis. Our interview with Jackson covers a breadth of topics, including the historical developments of MS in forensic analysis, current research efforts in this field, and how the role of MS is currently evolving (2).

Physicochemical Analysis and Detection of Rice Syrup Adulteration in Kelulut Honey Using Portable Near-Infrared Spectroscopy

Forensic analysis extends beyond the crime scene.

Honey is an important commodity exported around the world for consumers. It is criminal fraud to add cheap ingredients (adulterate product) to dilute a more expensive natural product, yet it continues to happen. Because forensic analysis applies scientific techniques to analyze evidence, this peer-reviewed article will explore how forensic analysis intersects with the food analysis industry. In the article, researchers from UCSI University in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, assess and detect adulteration of Kelulut honey with different percentages of rice syrup using near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy (3).

More details about this e-book, including its release date, will be coming soon. Be sure to follow Spectroscopy on Facebook, X, and LinkedIn, to stay updated on the latest news. We’re looking forward to sharing this e-book with all of you soon.

References

1. Wetzel, W. The Future of Forensic Analysis: An Interview with Brooke Kammrath. Spectroscopy 2024, ASAP.
2. Wetzel, W. Mass Spectrometry for Forensic Analysis: An Interview with Glen Jackson. Spectroscopy 2024, ASAP.
3. Ying, L. L.; Saleena, L. A. K.; Solihin, M. I.; Phing, P. L. Physicochemical Analysis and Detection of Rice Syrup Adulteration in Kelulut Honey Using Portable Near-Infrared Spectroscopy. Spectroscopy 2024, ASAP.