{"product_id":"forensic-chemistry-isbn-9781118897720","title":"Forensic Chemistry","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eForensic Chemistry: Fundamentals and Applications \u003c\/i\u003epresents a new approach to the study of applications of chemistry to forensic science. It is edited by one of the leading forensic scientists with each chapter written by international experts specializing in their respective fields, and presents the applications of chemistry, especially analytical chemistry, to various topics that make up the forensic scientists toolkit.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis comprehensive, textbook includes in-depth coverage of the major topics in forensic chemistry including: illicit drugs, fibers, fire and explosive residues, soils, glass and paints, the chemistry of fingerprint recovery on porous surfaces, the chemistry of firearms analysis, as well as two chapters on the key tools of forensic science, microscopy and chemometrics. Each topic is explored at an advanced college level, with an emphasis, throughout the text, on the use of chemical tools in evidence analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eForensic Chemistry: Fundamentals and Applications\u003c\/i\u003e is essential reading for advanced students of forensic science and analytical chemistry, as well as forensic science practitioners, researchers and faculty, and anyone who wants to learn about the fascinating subject of forensic chemistry in some depth.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book is published as part of the AAFS series 'Forensic Science in Focus'.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the editor, xii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContributors, xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeries preface, xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface, xvi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Drugs of abuse, 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eNiamh Nic Daéid\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.1 Introduction, 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2 Law and legislation, 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3 Sampling, 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3.1 Random sampling and representative sampling, 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3.2 Arbitrary sampling, 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3.3 Statistical sampling methods, 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.4 Specific drug types, 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.4.1 Cannabis, 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.4.2 Heroin, 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.4.3 Cocaine, 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.4.4 Amphetamine]type stimulants, 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.4.5 New psychoactive substances, 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.5 Conclusions, 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements, 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences, 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Textiles, 40\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eMax Houck\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1 Introduction, 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2 A science of reconstruction, 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2.1 Classification, 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2.2 Comparison, 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2.3 Transfer and persistence, 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3 Textiles, 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3.1 Information, 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3.2 Morphology, 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4 Natural fibers, 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4.1 Animal fibers, 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4.2 Plant fibers, 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.5 Manufactured fibers, 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.6 Yarns and fabrics, 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.6.1 Fabric construction, 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.6.2 Finishes, 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.7 Fiber types, 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.7.1 Acetate, 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.7.2 Acrylic, 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.7.3 Aramids, 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.7.4 Modacrylic, 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.7.5 Nylon, 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.7.6 Olefins (polypropylene and polyethylene), 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.7.7 Polyester, 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.7.8 Rayon, 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.7.9 Spandex, 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.7.10 Triacetate, 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.7.11 Bicomponent fibers, 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.8 Chemistry, 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.8.1 General analysis, 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.8.2 Instrumental analysis, 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.8.3 Color, 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.8.4 Raman spectroscopy, 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.8.5 Interpretation, 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.9 The future, 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences, 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Paint and coatings examination, 75\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePaul Kirkbride\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1 Introduction, 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2 Paint chemistry, 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2.1 Binders, 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2.2 Dyes and pigments, 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2.3 Additives, 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3 Automotive paint application, 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4 Forensic examination of paint, 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4.1 General considerations, 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4.2 Microscopy, 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4.3 Vibrational spectrometry, 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4.4 SEM]EDX and XRF, 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4.5 Pyrolytic techniques, 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4.6 Color analysis, 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.5 Paint evidence evaluation and expert opinion, 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences, 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContents vii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Forensic fire debris analysis, 135\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eReta Newman\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.1 Introduction, 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2 Process overview, 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3 Sample collection, 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.4 Ignitable liquid classification, 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.5 Petroleum]based ignitable liquids, 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.6 Non]petroleum]based ignitable liquids, 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.7 Sample preparation, 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.8 Sample analysis and data interpretation, 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.9 Summary, 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences, 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Explosives, 175\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eJohn Goodpaster\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.1 The nature of an explosion, 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.1.1 Types of explosions, 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.1.2 Explosive effects, 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2 Physical and chemical properties of explosives, 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2.1 Low explosives, 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2.2 High explosives, 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3 Protocols for the forensic examination of explosives and explosive devices, 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3.1 Recognition of evidence, 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3.2 Portable technology and on]scene analysis, 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3.3 In the laboratory, 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4 Chemical analysis of explosives, 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4.1 Consensus standards (TWGFEX), 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4.2 Chemical tests, 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4.3 X]ray techniques, 204\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4.4 Spectroscopy, 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4.5 Separations, 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4.6 Gas chromatography, 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4.7 Mass spectrometry, 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4.8 Provenance and attribution determinations, 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.5 Ongoing research, 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements, 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences, 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther reading, 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Analysis of glass evidence, 228\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eJose Almirall and Tatiana Trejos\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.1 Introduction to glass examinations and comparisons, 228\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2 Glass, the material, 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2.1 Physical and chemical properties, 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2.2 Manufacturing, 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2.3 Fractures and their significance, 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2.4 Forensic considerations: Transfer and persistence of glass, 238\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3 A brief history of glass examinations, 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4 Glass examinations and comparison, standard laboratory practices, 242\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4.1 Physical measurements, 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4.2 Optical measurements, 244\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4.3 Chemical measurements: elemental analysis, 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.5 Interpretation of glass evidence examinations and comparisons, 256\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.5.1 Defining the match criteria, 256\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.5.2 Descriptive statistics, 256\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.5.3 Match criteria for refractive index measurements, 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.5.4 Informing power of analytical methods, forming the opinion, 260\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.5.5 Report writing and testimony, 262\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.6 Case examples, 263\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.6.1 Case 1: Hit]and]run case, 263\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.6.2 Case 2: Multiple transfer of glass in breaking]and]entry case, 264\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.7 Conclusions, 265\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences, 266\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 The forensic comparison of soil and geologic microtraces, 273\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eRichard E. Bisbing\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1 Soil and geologic microtraces as trace evidence, 273\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2 Comparison process, 274\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.3 Developing expertise, 278\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4 Genesis of soil, 279\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.5 Genesis of geologic microtraces, 284\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.6 Collecting questioned samples of unknown origin, 287\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.7 Collecting soil samples of known origin, 288\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.8 Initial comparisons, 290\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.9 Color comparison, 290\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.10 Texture comparison, 293\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.11 Mineral comparison, 297\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.12 Modal analysis, 301\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.13 Automated instrumental modal analysis, 308\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.14 Ecological constituents, 310\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.15 Anthropogenic constituents, 312\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.16 Reporting comparison results, 312\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.17 Future directions and research, 314\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments, 314\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences, 315\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther reading, 316\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Chemical analysis for the scientific examination of questioned documents, 318\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eGerald M. LaPorte\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.1 Static approach, 320\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2 Dynamic approach, 324\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.3 Ink composition, 324\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.4 Examinations, 328\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.4.1 Physical examinations, 329\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.4.2 Optical examinations, 332\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.4.3 Chemical examinations, 333\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.4.4 Paper examinations, 339\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.5 Questioned documents, crime scenes and evidential considerations, 342\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.5.1 How was the questioned document produced?, 342\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.5.2 What evidence can be used to associate a questioned document with the crime scene and\/or victim?, 343\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.5.3 Are there other forensic examinations that can be performed?, 345\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.5.4 Demonstrating that a suspect altered a document, 346\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.6 Interpreting results and rendering conclusions, 347\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences, 350\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9 Chemical methods for the detection of latent fingermarks, 354\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAmanda A. Frick, Patrick Fritz, and Simon W. Lewis\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.1 Introduction, 354\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.2 Sources of latent fingermark residue, 355\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.2.1 Aqueous components, 356\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.2.2 Lipid components, 357\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.2.3 Sources of compositional variation, 359\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.3 Chemical processing of latent fingermarks, 361\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.3.1 Amino acid sensitive reagents, 361\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.3.2 Reagents based on colloidal metals, 370\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.3.3 Lipid]sensitive reagents, 377\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.3.4 Other techniques, 383\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.4 Experimental considerations for latent fingermark chemistry research, 384\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.5 Conclusions and future directions, 387\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements, 388\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences, 388\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther reading, 398\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10 Chemical methods in firearms analysis, 400\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eWalter F. Rowe\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.1 Introduction, 400\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.2 Basic firearms examination, 400\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.2.1 Cleaning bullets and cartridges, 402\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.2.2 Analysis of bullet lead, 404\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.2.3 Serial number restoration, 406\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3 Shooting incident reconstruction, 408\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3.1 Muzzle]to]target determinations, 411\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3.2 Firearm primers, 416\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3.3 Collection of gunshot residue, 425\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.4 Conclusion, 433\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences, 433\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e11 Forensic microscopy, 439\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eChristopher S. Palenik\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.1 The microscope as a tool, 439\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.2 Motivation, 440\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.2.1 Intimidation, 442\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.2.2 Limitations, 442\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.3 Scale, 442\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.3.1 Scale and magnification, 443\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.3.2 Noting scale, 443\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.3.3 Analytical volume and limits of detection, 443\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.4 Finding, 445\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.4.1 Spatial resolution, 445\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.4.2 Recovery resolution, 447\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.4.3 Stereomicroscope, 447\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.5 Preparing, 448\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.5.1 Preservation and documentation, 448\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.5.2 Isolation, 450\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.5.3 Mounting, 451\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.6 Looking, 455\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.6.1 Light microscopy, 456\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.6.2 Scanning electron microscopy, 457\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.7 Analyzing, 458\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.7.1 Polarized light microscopy, 458\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.7.2 Energy dispersive X]ray spectroscopy, 462\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.7.3 FTIR and Raman spectroscopy, 464\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.7.4 Other methods, 465\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.8 Thinking, 465\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.9 Thanking, 467\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences, 467\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e12 Chemometrics, 469\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eRuth Smith\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.1 Introduction, 469\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.2 Chromatograms and spectra as multivariate data, 470\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.3 Data preprocessing, 470\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.3.1 Baseline correction, 471\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.3.2 Smoothing, 473\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.3.3 Retention]time alignment, 473\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.3.4 Normalization and scaling, 475\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.4 Unsupervised pattern recognition, 477\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.4.1 Hierarchical cluster analysis, 478\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.4.2 Principal components analysis, 480\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.5 Supervised pattern recognition procedures, 485\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.5.1 k]Nearest neighbors, 486\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.5.2 Discriminant analysis, 487\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.5.3 Soft independent modeling of class analogy, 492\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.5.4 Model validation, 493\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.6 Applications of chemometric procedures in forensic science, 494\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.6.1 Fire debris and explosives, 495\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.6.2 Controlled substances and counterfeit medicines, 496\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.6.3 Trace evidence, 497\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.6.4 Impression evidence, 499\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.7 Conclusions, 499\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements, 500\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences, 500\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex, 504\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJay Siegel, Emeritus Professor of Forensic Science, Michigan State University\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJay Siegel is Director of the Forensic and Investigative Sciences Program at Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis and Chair of the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology. He holds a Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry from George Washington University. He worked for 3 years at the Virginia Bureau of Forensic Sciences, analyzing drugs, fire residues and trace evidence. From 1980 to 2004 he was professor of forensic chemistry and Director of the forensic science program at Michigan State University in the School of Criminal Justice.\u003cbr\u003eHe is Editor in Chief of the \u003ci\u003eEncyclopedia of Forensic Sciences\u003c\/i\u003e, author of \u003ci\u003eForensic Science: A Beginner's Guide and Fundamentals of Forensic Science\u003c\/i\u003e and has over 30 publications in forensic science journals. Dr. Siegel was awarded the 2005 Paul Kirk Award for lifetime achievement in forensic science. In February 2009, he was named Distinguished Fellow by the American Academy of Forensic Sciences. 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