People
Principal Investigator

Dr. Krystal R. Hans, Ph.D., M-ABFE
Forensic Entomology
Principal Investigator
Graduate Students

Teomie Rivera-Miranda
PhD student
M.Sc. Molecular Biology, University of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras, San Juan, PR
B.S. Biology, University of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras, San Juan, PR
Ph.D. Research: Effects of pesticides on blow fly (Diptera: Calliphoridae) oviposition behavior and development
B.S. Biology, University of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras, San Juan, PR
Ph.D. Research: Effects of pesticides on blow fly (Diptera: Calliphoridae) oviposition behavior and development

Kelly Bagsby
Masters student
B.S. Biology, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
Master’s Research: Initial Blow Fly (Diptera: Calliphoridae) Colonization and Decomposition of Cats (Felis Catus) in Indian
Master’s Research: Initial Blow Fly (Diptera: Calliphoridae) Colonization and Decomposition of Cats (Felis Catus) in Indian

Vanessa Cooper
Masters student
B.S. Insect Biology, Forensic Entomology Concentration, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
Undergraduate Research: Insect Colonization and Accessibility of Carpet Concealed Carcasses
Undergraduate Research: Insect Colonization and Accessibility of Carpet Concealed Carcasses
Undergraduate Researchers
Summer Brantley
Research Project: Chemical Exposure and Blow Fly Oviposition
Ashley Brazeau
Research Project: Blow Flies and Fabric Wrapped Remains
Autumn Greer
Research Project: Blow Fly Attraction to Household Cleaning Products
Tucker Shelton
Research Project: An Analysis of Decomposition in Water
Claire Tulloch
Aubrey Williams
Research Project: Impact of Concrete Encasement on Decomposition
Alumni

Hannah Robbins
Undergraduate Researcher Alumnus
Undergraduate Research: Development and Survival of Sarcophaga bullata Parker (Diptera: Sarcophagidae) on Chemically Treated Food

Kristen Lenfestey
Undergraduate Researcher Alumnus
Undergraduate Research: Influence of Suitcase Concealment on Decomposition and Insect Arrival
Jessica Newton
Undergraduate Researcher Alumnus
Undergraduate Research: Influence of Plastic Concealment on Decomposition and Insect Arrival
Collin Harris
Honors Undergraduate Researcher Alumnus
Undergraduate Research: Rearing Media and Successful Development of the Forensically Relevant Blow Fly Lucilia sericata (Diptera: Calliphoridae)
Max Howard
Undergraduate Researcher Alumnus
Undergraduate Research: Decomposition and Insect Activity in Delaware and Indiana