People
Principal Investigator
Dr. Krystal R. Hans, Ph.D., M-ABFE
Ph.D., Biology, University of Windsor, Windsor, ON Canada
M.S., Biology, Cleveland State University, Cleveland, OH
B.S., Biology and Environmental Studies, William Smith College, Geneva, NY
Graduate Students & Staff
Teomie Rivera-Miranda, T-ABFE
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, T-ABFE
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, T-ABFE
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
Michael Monzon, T-ABFE
B.S. Agricultural Science, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ
M.S. Entomology; Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ
Undergraduate Researchers
Kenzie Lawhorn (2023-Present)
Mia Powell (2023-Present)
Alumni
Aubrey Williams, 2021-2023
Research Project: Impact of Concrete Encasement on Decomposition
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
Kristen Lenfestey
Jessica Newton
Collin Harris