Forensic DNA and forensic biology expert witness with more than 15 years of experience in forensic biological sciences and genetics, this expert specializes in forensic serology, DNA testing, genotype profiling, paternity analysis, and advanced biological laboratory techniques. Their work includes analysis of blood, saliva, hair, skin, semen, and touch DNA evidence, along with human DNA identification, STR profiling, STR mosaicism, allele frequency interpretation, and forensic DNA testing methodologies. The expert also has more than 10 years of expert witness experience involving consultations, report preparation, courtroom testimony, and independent review of forensic DNA discovery and biological evidence interpretation in criminal and civil matters. Their consulting work includes evaluation of forensic laboratory procedures, DNA testing technologies, serological findings, and forensic evidence analysis for attorneys, judges, and juries.

The expert currently serves in scientific and academic leadership roles involving forensic biology education, forensic serology, and DNA-focused research and training programs. Their experience includes development of forensic biology curriculum, mentorship of students pursuing careers in criminalistics and forensic laboratories, and leadership of forensic human identification and DNA research initiatives. Additional work includes workshops and instruction in DNA extraction, capillary gel electrophoresis, paternity testing, forensic serology, and human DNA identification for criminalists, forensic laboratories, and justice-related agencies. Technical and research areas include sexual assault evidence analysis, bloodstain and semen stain evaluation, mitochondrial DNA sequencing, touch DNA recovery, DNA transfer patterns, forensic evidence recovery from environmental and household surfaces, and somatic mosaicism research.

The expert has authored and coauthored forensic biology laboratory manuals, scientific publications, and forensic research presentations addressing STR analysis, paternity testing, DNA transfer, biological evidence recovery, and forensic serology methodologies. Educational credentials include Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, and Ph.D. degrees in Biological Sciences and Genetics. Professional affiliations include the American Academy of Forensic Sciences, California Association of Criminalists, Phi Kappa Phi, and Phi Beta Delta Honor Society.