People
Principal Investigator
![Krystal Hans, Ph.D., M-ABFE](_media/people/krh-lab-copy.jpg)
Dr. Krystal R. Hans, Ph.D., M-ABFE
Graduate Students
![Teomie Rivera-Miranda](_media/people/teomie.jpg)
Teomie Rivera-Miranda
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
Read more about Teomie's work in the Ag Research Spotlight
![Kelly Bagsby](_media/people/kelly-bagsby.jpg)
Kelly Bagsby
B.S. Biology, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
MSc. Veterinary Medical Science, University of Florida
Master’s Research: Initial Blow Fly (Diptera: Calliphoridae) Colonization and Decomposition of Cats (Felis Catus) in Indiana
![Vanessa Cooper](_media/people/vanessa-cooper.jpg)
Vanessa Cooper
B.S. Insect Biology, Forensic Entomology Concentration, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
Undergraduate Research: Insect Colonization and Accessibility of Carpet Concealed Carcasses
Master's Research: Student learning in forensic science, optimal rearing of blow flies, oviposition behavior on decomposing remains
Undergraduate Researchers
Aubrey Williams, 2021-2023
Research Project: Impact of Concrete Encasement on Decomposition
Alumni
Summer Brantley, 2021-2022
Research Project: Chemical Exposure and Blow Fly Oviposition
Ashley Brazeau, 2021-2022
Research Project: Blow Flies and Fabric Wrapped Remains
Autumn Greer, 2021-2022
Research Project: Blow Fly Attraction to Household Cleaning Products
Tucker Shelton, 2021-2022
Research Project: An Analysis of Decomposition in Water
Claire Tulloch, 2021-2023
![Hannah Robbins](_media/people/hannah-robbins.jpg)
Hannah Robbins
![Kristen Lenfestey](_media/people/kristen-lenfestey.jpg)
Kristen Lenfestey
![Jessica Newton](../../../_media/pic-placeholder-silhouette.jpg)
Jessica Newton
![Collin Harris](../../../_media/pic-placeholder-silhouette.jpg)
Collin Harris
![Max Howard](../../../_media/pic-placeholder-silhouette.jpg)