Chemistry
As forensic chemistry covers a multitude of various topics from drug identification to arson and explosives analysis, the forensic chemistry research conducted at The Center for Forensic Science Research and Education is diverse. Our most current research in this field focuses on the identification of the botanical material, pills and powders; in particular, novel psychoactive substances and smart drugs. Our laboratory is also researching impurities found in illicit substances and their use for determining synthesis pathways and elucidating starting materials. Click on the links below to learn more about or forensic chemistry research initiatives.