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
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
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
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
Kristen Lenfestey
Jessica Newton
Collin Harris