
Overview
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- Kenneth G. Furton, Ph.D, is a professor of chemistry and biochemistry at Florida International University where he also serves as Provost, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. He has made important contributions to inventions and innovation in detection technologies including human scent identification. He holds eight U.S. patents and has numerous additional patents pending and is a founder of an FIU startup company Innovative Detection Concepts, Inc. he is the author or co-author of more than 800 peer-reviewed articles, books, book chapters and conference presentations. Furton is an elected fellow of the National Academy of Inventors, American Academy of Forensic Sciences, an ACS member, and chairs the Dogs and Sensors subcommittee of OSAC (Organization of Scientific Area Committees). His research projects have been continuously funded for more than two decades, totaling more than $13 million in external funding. He has shared his expertise in forensic science through hundreds of invited talks nationally and internationally and has testified as an expert witness in dozens of state and federal trials.
research interests
- Analytical Chemistry, Forensic Science, Physicochemical studies and applied aspects of gas, liquid, and supercritical fluid. chromatography, supercritical fluid extraction, solid phase microextraction, forensic chemistry, arson and explosives analysis and canine detection of chemicals.
Scholarly & Creative Works
selected publications
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2022The influence of intra-personal variations in human hand odor on the determination of sample donorFull Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2022.111235 Web of Science: 000777765800001
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2022Measuring Odor Transport of Narcotic Substances Using DART-MSFull Text via DOI: 10.3390/forensicsci2010020
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2022Fabric Phase Sorptive Extraction for the Determination of Anthracyclines in SewageFull Text via DOI: 10.3390/separations9030069 Web of Science: 000774616900001
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2022Development of highly hydrophobic fabric phase sorptive extraction membranes and exploring their applications for the rapid determination of tocopherols in edible oils analyzed by high pressure liquid chromatography-diode array detectionFull Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.chroma.2021.462785 Web of Science: 000740372000002
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2022Novel Applications of Microextraction Techniques Focused on Biological and Forensic AnalysesFull Text via DOI: 10.3390/separations9010018 Web of Science: 000749828200001
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2021Exploiting the capsule phase microextraction features in bioanalysis: Extraction of ibuprofen from urine samplesFull Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.microc.2021.106934 Web of Science: 000712590400006
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2021Multi-Element Analysis Based on an Automated On-Line Microcolumn Separation/Preconcentration System Using a Novel Sol-Gel Thiocyanatopropyl-Functionalized Silica Sorbent Prior to ICP-AES for Environmental Water SamplesFull Text via DOI: 10.3390/molecules26154461 Web of Science: 000682306600001
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2021Fast fabric phase sorptive extraction of selected beta-blockers from human serum and urine followed by UHPLC-ESI-MS/MS analysisFull Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.jpba.2021.114053 Web of Science: 000644480600017
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2021Fan-based device for integrated air sampling and microextractionFull Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2021.122290 Web of Science: 000657143300003
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2021Identification of volatile components in the headspace of pharmaceutical-grade fentanylFull Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.forc.2021.100331 Web of Science: 000659978900006
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2021Fabric-Phase Sorptive Membrane Array As a Noninvasive In Vivo Sampling Device For Human Exposure To Different CompoundsFull Text via DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.0c04663 Web of Science: 000618089100012
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2021Development of sol-gel phenyl/methyl/poly (dimethylsiloxane) sorbent coating for fabric phase sorptive extraction and its application in monitoring human exposure to selected polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons using high performance liquid chromatography-fluorescence detectionFull Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.jchromb.2020.122520 Web of Science: 000612822400013
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2021A Novel Glass Fiber Coated with Sol-Gel Poly-Diphenylsiloxane Sorbent for the On-Line Determination of Toxic Metals Using Flow Injection Column Preconcentration Platform Coupled with Flame Atomic Absorption SpectrometryFull Text via DOI: 10.3390/molecules26010009 Web of Science: 000606059000001
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2021Controlled Odor Mimic Permeation Systems for Olfactory Training and Field TestingFull Text via DOI: 10.3791/60846 Web of Science: 000646171700002
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2020Fabric phase sorptive extraction combined with high-performance-liquid chromatography-photodiode array analysis for the determination of seven parabens in human breast tissues: Application to cancerous and non-cancerous samplesFull Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.chroma.2020.461530 Web of Science: 000576788800003
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2020An improved fabric-phase sorptive extraction protocol for the determination of seven parabens in human urine by HPLC-DADFull Text via DOI: 10.1002/bmc.4974 Web of Science: 000566400400001
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2020Generalization and Discrimination of Molecularly Similar Odorants in Detection Canines and the Influence of TrainingFull Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.beproc.2020.104148 Web of Science: 000540435200007
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2020Fast off-line FPSE-HPLC-PDA determination of six NSAIDs in saliva samplesFull Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.jchromb.2020.122082 Web of Science: 000526733000011
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2020Biofluid sampler: A new gateway for mail-in-analysis of whole blood samplesFull Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.jchromb.2020.122055 Web of Science: 000526730500005
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2019Application of a fabric phase sorptive extraction-high performance liquid chromatography-photodiode array detection method for the trace determination of methyl paraben, propyl paraben and butyl paraben in cosmetic and environmental samplesFull Text via DOI: 10.1039/c9ay02260k Web of Science: 000502767300007
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2019Comparison of dried matrix spots and fabric phase sorptive extraction methods for quantification of highly potent analgesic activity agent (2R,4aR,7R,8aR)-4,7-dimethyl-2-(thiophen-2-yl)octahydro-2H-chromen-4-ol in rat whole blood and plasma using LC-MS/MSFull Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.jchromb.2019.121813 Web of Science: 000500361600008
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2019An improved fabric phase sorptive extraction method for the determination of five selected antidepressant drug residues in human blood serum prior to high performance liquid chromatography with diode array detectionFull Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.jchromb.2019.121720 Web of Science: 000482497300011
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2019FPSE-HPLC-PDA analysis of seven paraben residues in human whole blood, plasma, and urineFull Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.jchromb.2019.06.034 Web of Science: 000482497300001
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2019Novel MIPs-Parabens based SPE Stationary Phases Characterization and ApplicationFull Text via DOI: 10.3390/molecules24183334 Web of Science: 000488830500126
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2019A Method for Controlled Odor Delivery in Olfactory Field-TestingFull Text via DOI: 10.1093/chemse/bjz031 Web of Science: 000493389000007
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2019An FPSE-HPLC-PDA method for rapid determination of solar UV filters in human whole blood, plasma and urineFull Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.jchromb.2019.04.028 Web of Science: 000469153600006
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2019The impact of alcohol intoxication on witness suggestibility immediately and after a delayFull Text via DOI: 10.1002/acp.3502 Web of Science: 000474794600004
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2019The Ability of Narcotic Detection Canines to Detect Illegal Synthetic Cathinones (Bath Salts)Full Text via DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2019.00098 Web of Science: 000467522200001
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2019Multiplicity of human scent signatureFull Text via DOI: 10.1186/s41935-019-0112-z Web of Science: 000462306200001
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2019Comparison between Exhaustive and Equilibrium Extraction Using Different SPE Sorbents and Sol-Gel Carbowax 20M Coated FPSE MediaFull Text via DOI: 10.3390/molecules24030382 Web of Science: 000458934000006
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2018FPSE-HPLC-DAD method for the quantification of anticancer drugs in human whole blood, plasma, and urineFull Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.jchromb.2018.07.042 Web of Science: 000444666700026
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2018Fabric phase sorptive extraction-high performance liquid chromatography-photo diode array detection method for simultaneous monitoring of three inflammatory bowel disease treatment drugs in whole blood, plasma and urineFull Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.jchromb.2018.03.028 Web of Science: 000430524400007
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2018Agri-dogs: Using Canines for Earlier Detection of Laurel Wilt Disease Affecting Avocado Trees in South FloridaFull Text via DOI: 10.21273/HORTTECH03791-17 Web of Science: 000431517000002
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2018An Evaluation of Scent-discriminating Canines for Rapid Response to Agricultural DiseasesFull Text via DOI: 10.21273/HORTTECH03794-17 Web of Science: 000431517000001
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2018The Equine Volatilome: Volatile Organic Compounds as Discriminatory MarkersFull Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.jevs.2017.05.013 Web of Science: 000425882100009
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2017Optimization and application of fabric phase sorptive extraction coupled to ultra-high performance liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry for the determination of cytostatic drug residues in environmental watersFull Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.chroma.2017.10.070 Web of Science: 000418106100003
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2017Kinetic, product, and computational studies of the ultrasonic induced degradation of 4-methylcyclohexanemethanol (MCHM)Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2017.09.005 Web of Science: 000414818700017
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2017Alcohol Intoxication and Metamemory: Little Evidence that Moderate Intoxication Impairs Metacognitive Monitoring ProcessesFull Text via DOI: 10.1002/acp.3373 Web of Science: 000414759800001
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2017Fabric phase sorptive extraction as a reliable tool for rapid screening and detection of freshness markers in orangesFull Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.chroma.2017.04.006 Web of Science: 000401674700003
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2017A Novel Protocol to Monitor Trace Levels of Selected Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Environmental Water Using Fabric Phase Sorptive Extraction Followed by High Performance Liquid Chromatography-Fluorescence DetectionFull Text via DOI: 10.3390/separations4020022 Web of Science: 000404638400013
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2017Fabric Phase Sorptive Extraction ExplainedFull Text via DOI: 10.3390/separations4020021 Web of Science: 000404638400012
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2017Witness Memory and Alcohol: The Effects of State-Dependent RecallFull Text via DOI: 10.1037/lhb0000224 Web of Science: 000397410500008
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2017Chemotyping the temporal volatile organic compounds of an invasive fungus to the United States, Raffaelea lauricolaFull Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.chroma.2017.01.065 Web of Science: 000395956700009
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2017Determination of VOC marker combinations for the classification of individuals by gender and race/ethnicityFull Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2016.09.011 Web of Science: 000391546900036
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2016Dynamic fabric phase sorptive extraction for a group of pharmaceuticals and personal care products from environmental watersFull Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.chroma.2016.05.097 Web of Science: 000379630300003
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2016Matrix molecularly imprinted mesoporous sol-gel sorbent for efficient solid-phase extraction of chloramphenicol from milkFull Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2016.02.003 Web of Science: 000371348100007
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2015African elephants (Loxodonta africana) can detect TNT using olfaction: Implications for biosensor applicationFull Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.applanim.2015.08.003 Web of Science: 000364605200023
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2015Fabric phase sorptive extraction followed by UHPLC-MS/MS for the analysis of benzotriazole UV stabilizers in sewage samplesFull Text via DOI: 10.1007/s00216-015-8990-x Web of Science: 000362512800029
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2013Innovations in sol-gel microextraction phases for solvent-free sample preparation in analytical chemistryFull Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.trac.2012.11.014 Web of Science: 000317882200023
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2013Recent advances in micro-sample preparation with forensic applicationsFull Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.trac.2012.11.013 Web of Science: 000317882200027
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2013Applicability of emanating volatile organic compounds from various forensic specimens for individual differentiationFull Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2013.01.008 Web of Science: 000316792100035
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2013Comparison of the Volatile Organic Compounds from Different Biological Specimens for Profiling PotentialFull Text via DOI: 10.1111/j.1556-4029.2012.02215.x Web of Science: 000313709500004
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2011Availability of Target Odor Compounds from Seized Ecstasy Tablets for Canine DetectionFull Text via DOI: 10.1111/j.1556-4029.2011.01854.x Web of Science: 000297055500025
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2011Development of headspace SPME method for analysis of volatile organic compounds present in human biological specimensFull Text via DOI: 10.1007/s00216-011-4950-2 Web of Science: 000290801000001
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2010Evaluating the Relationship Between Postmortem and Antemortem Morphine and Codeine Concentrations in Whole BloodFull Text via DOI: 10.1093/jat/34.8.491 Web of Science: 000282191200009
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2010Canine human scent identifications with post-blast debris collected from improvised explosive devicesFull Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2010.03.021 Web of Science: 000278027500016
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2009The Stability of Collected Human Scent Under Various Environmental ConditionsFull Text via DOI: 10.1111/j.1556-4029.2009.01153.x Web of Science: 000271058400010
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2007Differentiation of toxic Molds via headspace SPME-GC/MS and canine detectionFull Text via DOI: 10.3390/s7081496 Web of Science: 000249046500010
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2005Gas chromatography positive chemical ionization and tandem mass spectrometry for the analysis of organic high explosivesFull Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2005.01.035 Web of Science: 000231521300021
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2005Comparison of the volatile organic compounds present in human odor using SPME-GC/MSFull Text via DOI: 10.1007/s10886-005-5801-4 Web of Science: 000230989500011
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2005Solid phase microextraction ion mobility spectrometer interface for explosive and taggant detectionFull Text via DOI: 10.1002/jssc.200401893 Web of Science: 000227103300009
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2004Characterization of background and pyrolysis products that may interfere with the forensic analysis of fire debrisFull Text via DOI: 10.1016/S0165-2370(03)00098-6 Web of Science: 000220881800005
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2003Estimation of postmortem interval using the protein marker cardiac troponin IFull Text via DOI: 10.1016/S0379-0738(03)00080-X Web of Science: 000184200400002
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2002
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2001The scientific foundation and efficacy of the use of canines as chemical detectors for explosivesFull Text via DOI: 10.1016/S0039-9140(00)00546-4 Web of Science: 000168693400007
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1999Gas chromatographic study of complexing in the system hydrazoic acid-tributyl phosphate-nitric acid-uranyl nitrateFull Text via DOI: 10.1016/S0021-9673(99)00813-4 Web of Science: 000083378200005
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1999What educational background do crime laboratory directors require from applicants?Full Text via DOI: 10.1520/jfs14424j
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1998Separation and determination of aromatic acids in natural water with preconcentration by capillary zone electrophoresisFull Text via DOI: 10.1016/S0021-9673(98)00367-7 Web of Science: 000075960400019
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1997Hydrocarbon speciation in ancient sediments studied by stepwise high-temperature supercritical carbon dioxide extractionFull Text via DOI: 10.1016/S0146-6380(96)00153-2 Web of Science: A1997XE80700008
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1996The recovery of accelerants in aqueous samples from fire debris using solid-phase microextraction (SPME)Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/S1355-0306(96)72615-1 Web of Science: A1996VT01300011
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1993DETERMINING THE CRITICAL MICELLE CONCENTRATION OF AQUEOUS SURFACTANT SOLUTIONS - USING A NOVEL COLORIMETRIC METHODFull Text via DOI: 10.1021/ed070p254 Web of Science: A1993KV37700036
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1993VARIABLES AFFECTING THE SUPERCRITICAL FLUID EXTRACTION OF ANALYTES FROM OCTADECYLSILANE SOLID-PHASE SORBENTSFull Text via DOI: 10.1016/0021-9673(93)80348-C Web of Science: A1993KJ16800002
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1993All you want to know about chromatography Chromatography, 5th edition. Fundamentals and applications of Chromatography and related differential migration methods. Part A and B edited by E. Heftmann, Elsevier, Amsterdam, 1992, (1,182 pages), ISBN: 0-444-88404-1Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/0165-9936(93)85016-c
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1990STABILITY-CONSTANTS OF HYDRAZOIC ACID TRIBUTYL-PHOSPHATE COMPLEXES IN HEXADECANE SOLUTIONFull Text via DOI: 10.1039/ft9908603561 Web of Science: A1990EK49300010
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1989STABILITY-CONSTANTS OF HYDRACID TRIBUTYL-PHOSPHATE COMPLEXES IN ALKANE SOLUTION - HYDROCHLORIC-ACID AND HYDROGEN-CYANIDEFull Text via DOI: 10.1016/S0021-9673(00)96307-6 Web of Science: A1989U896700008
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1988DETERMINATION OF BENZENE AND TOLUENE IN GASOLINE BY GAS-CHROMATOGRAPHY USING A LIQUID ORGANIC SALT COLUMNFull Text via DOI: 10.1093/chromsci/26.2.67 Web of Science: A1988M006400004
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1987AMBIGUITIES IN THE DETERMINATION OF MCREYNOLDS STATIONARY PHASE CONSTANTSFull Text via DOI: 10.1016/S0021-9673(00)93959-1 Web of Science: A1987L632200002
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1987SOLUTE SOLVENT INTERACTIONS IN LIQUID ALKYLAMMONIUM 4-TOLUENESULFONATE SALTS STUDIED BY GAS-CHROMATOGRAPHYFull Text via DOI: 10.1021/ac00135a021 Web of Science: A1987G811700022
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1987FAST-ATOM-BOMBARDMENT MASS-SPECTRA OF SOME ALKYLAMMONIUM 4-TOLUENESULFONATE SALTSFull Text via DOI: 10.1002/oms.1210220406 Web of Science: A1987G613500004
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1987CORRELATION OF SOLUTE RETENTION IN GAS-CHROMATOGRAPHY WITH PROPERTIES OF THE ANION FOR TETRA-N-BUTYLAMMONIUM SALTSFull Text via DOI: 10.1016/S0003-2670(00)85710-4 Web of Science: A1987H525000013
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1987GAS-CHROMATOGRAPHIC STATIONARY PHASE PROPERTIES OF 2 ROOM-TEMPERATURE LIQUID ORGANIC SALTSFull Text via DOI: 10.1016/S0003-2670(00)85687-1 Web of Science: A1987H038600006
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1986LIQUID ORGANIC SALT PHASES FOR GAS-CHROMATOGRAPHYFull Text via DOI: 10.1093/chromsci/24.9.400 Web of Science: A1986D802400007
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1986SYNTHESIS AND GAS-CHROMATOGRAPHIC STATIONARY PHASE PROPERTIES OF ALKYLAMMONIUM THIOCYANATESFull Text via DOI: 10.1016/S0021-9673(00)91467-5 Web of Science: A1986A984500007
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1986ORGANIC SALTS, LIQUID AT ROOM-TEMPERATURE, AS MOBILE PHASES IN LIQUID-CHROMATOGRAPHYFull Text via DOI: 10.1016/S0021-9673(01)83397-5 Web of Science: A1986A376200031
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2021Comparing the Olfactory Capabilities of Dogs with Machines Designed to Detect Odors. 21-62.Full Text via DOI: 10.1201/9781003261131-3
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2021Applications of gas chromatography in forensic science. 745-791.Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/B978-0-12-820675-1.00019-8
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202013 Fabric phase sorptive extraction a new genration, green sample preparation approach. 355-386.Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-12-816906-3.00013-3
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2020Fabric phase sorptive extraction: a new genration, green sample preparation approach. 355-386.Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/B978-0-12-816906-3.00013-3 Web of Science: 000509537500013
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2019CHAPTER 2: Forensic Sampling and Sample Preparation. 7-35.Full Text via DOI: 10.1039/9781788016117-00007
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2015Chemical Composition of Human Scent A Volatile Perspective. 33-42.Web of Science: 000354745400004
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2015Collection of Human Scent as Forensic Evidence. 53-68.Web of Science: 000354745400006
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2015Future Biometric and Diagnostic Applications. 101-104.Web of Science: 000354745400009
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2015Human Scent Canines. 81-99.Web of Science: 000354745400008
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2015Human Scent Evidence Preface. IX-IX.Web of Science: 000354745400001
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2015Introduction and Historical Perspectives. 1-16.Web of Science: 000354745400002
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2015Persistence and Stability of Human Scent. 69-80.Web of Science: 000354745400007
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2015Production of Human Scent. 17-31.Web of Science: 000354745400003
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2015Variability of Human Scent. 43-52.Web of Science: 000354745400005
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2012Applications of Gas Chromatography in Forensic Science. 563-604.Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/B978-0-12-385540-4.00025-0
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2012Recent advances in solid-phase microextraction for forensic applications. 877-891.Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/B978-0-12-381373-2.00117-4
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20121.23 Legal and Forensic Sampling. 441-465.Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-12-381373-2.00003-x
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20123.43 Recent Advances in Solid-Phase Microextraction for Forensic Applications. 877-891.Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-12-381373-2.00117-4
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2012Chapter 25 Applications of Gas Chromatography in Forensic Science. 563-604.Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-12-385540-4.00025-0
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2007Biological detection of explosives. 395-431.Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/B978-044452204-7/50032-8
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2007Chapter 13 Biological Detection of Explosives. 395-431.Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/b978-044452204-7/50032-8
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2007GAS CHROMATOGRAPHY | Forensic Applications. 1-8.Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/b978-012226770-3/10674-0
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2004Detection of Ignitable Liquid Residues in Fire ScenesFull Text via DOI: 10.1201/9780203492727.ch3
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1992Relative Effect of Experimental Variables. 237-250.Full Text via DOI: 10.1021/bk-1992-0488.ch017
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2005Application of a SPME-IMS detection system for explosives detection. 667-672.Full Text via DOI: 10.1117/12.605869 Web of Science: 000230925700069
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2005Discrimination of smokeless powders by headspace SPME-GC-MS and SPME-GC-ECD, and the potential implications upon training canine detection of explosives. 638-643.Full Text via DOI: 10.1117/12.603928 Web of Science: 000230925700066
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2005Human scent as a biometric measurement. 398-408.Full Text via DOI: 10.1117/12.603820 Web of Science: 000229605100043
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2004Mass spectrometry in forensic science. 167-187.Web of Science: 000226631200010
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2003Optimization of biological and instrumental detection of explosives and ignitable liquid residues including canines, SPME/ITMS and GC/MSn. 183-192.Full Text via DOI: 10.1117/12.498122 Web of Science: 000186496400021
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2003Trace elemental analysis of glass and paint samples of forensic interest by ICP-MS using Laser Ablation solid sample introduction. 193-204.Full Text via DOI: 10.1117/12.498106 Web of Science: 000186496400022
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2002Use of detector dogs for the accurate location and collection of forensic evidence.. U7-U7.Web of Science: 000176296700008
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2002Association of glass fragments by their trace elemental content using ICP-MS and LA-ICP-MS in the analysis scheme. 61-71.Full Text via DOI: 10.1117/12.479293 Web of Science: 000178459100008
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2000Trace-elemental analysis of forensic glass samples by ICP-MS.. U101-U101.Web of Science: 000087246100432
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1999What educational background do crime laboratory directors require from applicants?. 128-132.Web of Science: 000085830100021
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1998Applications of capillary electrophoresis to environmental and forensic analysis. U801-U801.Web of Science: 000075234902356
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1998High pressure water solid phase microextraction of hydrocarbons from geological samples.. U215-U215.Web of Science: 000075235100655
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1998Speciation studies of PAHs in sediments.. U639-U639.Web of Science: 000072414402042
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1997Analysis of drugs in human tissues by supercritical fluid extraction/immunoassay. 19-23.Full Text via DOI: 10.1117/12.266308 Web of Science: A1997BH22A00003
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1997Novel sample preparation methods and field testing procedures used to determine the chemical basis of cocaine detection by canines. 56-62.Full Text via DOI: 10.1117/12.266313 Web of Science: A1997BH22A00008
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1997The statistical significance if trace evidence matches using independent physicochemical measurements. 24-40.Full Text via DOI: 10.1117/12.266309 Web of Science: A1997BH22A00004
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1996A comparison of threshold levels of cocaine odor detection by canines and humans.. 139-CHED.Web of Science: A1996VA91500807
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1996Sedimentary hydrocarbon speciation studies by stepwise SFE at increasing temperatures. 190-ANYL.Web of Science: A1996UA48200457
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1995STUDY OF SULFOR BONDING ON GALLIUM ARSENIDE(100) SURFACES USING SUPERCRITICAL-FLUID EXTRACTION. 396-CHED.Web of Science: A1995QP23201258
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1992SELECTIVE ELUTION OF ANALYTES FROM SOLID-PHASE EXTRACTION SORBENTS USING SUPERCRITICAL FLUIDS. 74-ENVR.Web of Science: A1992HK16102007
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1989THERMODYNAMICS OF HYDRACID COMPLEXATION STUDIED BY GAS-CHROMATOGRAPHY. 187-INOR.Web of Science: A1989DG64201702
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2015On the importance of training aids and the definition of an explosive odor signature: Commentary on Kranz et al. E18-E19.Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2015.03.016 Web of Science: 000354125900004
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2006On the definition and measurement of human scent: Response by Curran et al.. 1617-1623.Full Text via DOI: 10.1007/s10886-006-9096-x Web of Science: 000239722000002
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2004Sex, lies, and Niagra. 560-562.Full Text via DOI: 10.1001/jama.291.5.560-c Web of Science: 000188650700017
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1994UNTITLED. 447-447.Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/0039-9140(94)E0002-9 Web of Science: A1994ND69000017
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1992THE DEPENDENCE OF SORBENT ANALYTE TYPE ON OBSERVED DIFFERENCES IN SUPERCRITICAL FLUID EXTRACTION EFFICIENCIES EMPLOYING EXTRACTION VESSELS OF DIFFERENT DIMENSIONS. 185-187.Full Text via DOI: 10.1007/BF02276136 Web of Science: A1992JM56000016
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1987FAST-ATOM-BOMBARDMENT MASS-SPECTRA OF SOME TETRA-NORMAL-BUTYLAMMONIUM SALTS. 377-378.Full Text via DOI: 10.1002/oms.1210220612 Web of Science: A1987H726500009
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2003Trends in forensic science education: expansion and increased accountability. 1156-1159.Full Text via DOI: 10.1007/s00216-003-1891-4 Web of Science: 000184756500003
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1999Elemental analysis of forensic glasses by inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry. 87-91.Full Text via DOI: 10.1117/12.334518 Web of Science: 000078902000014
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1999Field and laboratory comparison of the sensitivity and reliability of cocaine detection on currency using chemical sensors, humans, K-9s and SPME/GC/MS/MS analysis.. 41-46.Full Text via DOI: 10.1117/12.334543 Web of Science: 000078902000007
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1999The field recovery of explosive residues using solid-phase microextraction followed by chromatographic analysis. 18-23.Full Text via DOI: 10.1117/12.334539 Web of Science: 000078902000004
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1999Variables controlling the recovery of ignitable liquid residues from simulated fire debris samples using solid phase microextraction gas chromatography. 136-141.Full Text via DOI: 10.1117/12.334524 Web of Science: 000078902000019
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1998Discrimination of glass sources using elemental composition and refractive index: development of predictive models. 93-100.Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/S1355-0306(98)72085-4 Web of Science: 000073572900005
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2019Innovative Configurations of Sample Preparation Techniques Applied in Bioanalytical Chemistry: A Review. 731-744.Full Text via DOI: 10.2174/1573411015666190301145042 Web of Science: 000494943600004
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2018Fabric Phase Sorptive Extraction: Current State of the Art and Future PerspectivesFull Text via DOI: 10.3390/separations5030040 Web of Science: 000448142600007
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2018Birds and Dogs: Toward a Comparative Perspective on Odor Use and DetectionFull Text via DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2018.00188 Web of Science: 000452109200001
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2015Advances in the use of odour as forensic evidence through optimizing and standardizing instruments and caninesFull Text via DOI: 10.1098/rstb.2014.0262 Web of Science: 000357705100010
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2000The use of solid-phase microextraction-gas chromatography in forensic analysis. 297-306.Full Text via DOI: 10.1093/chromsci/38.7.297 Web of Science: 000087992500005
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1993RECENT ADVANCES IN THE ANALYSIS OF POLYCYCLIC AROMATIC-HYDROCARBONS AND FULLERENES. 33-45.Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/0021-9673(93)80074-I Web of Science: A1993LN76500004
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Works By Students
chaired theses and dissertations
- Davis, Philip R.N., The Investigation of Human Scent from Epileptic Patients for the Identification of a Biomarker for Epileptic Seizures 2017
- Simon, Alison G, The Detection of an Invasive Pathogen through Chemical and Biological Means for the Protection of Commercial Crops 2017
- Zughaibi, Torki A, Study of the Transport of Odorants from Illicit Substances Using Direct Analysis in Real Time Mass Spectrometry 2017
- Francis, Vanquilla Shellman, The Identification of Volatile Organic Compounds from Synthetic Cathinone Derivatives for the Development of Odor Mimic Training Aids 2017
- Huertas-Rivera, Adhly M, Identification of the Active Odors From Illicit Substances for the Development of Optimal Canine Training Aids 2016
- Crespo, Lauren J Colόn, Determination of Human Scent Biomarkers for Race, Ethnicity and Gender 2016
- Sanchez, Claudia L, Evaluation of the Scent Collection System for Its Effectiveness in Volatile Organic Compound Collection and Use in Canine Training 2015
- Cerreta, Michelle, The Creation and Evaluation of Novel Canine Training Aids for Cocaine Using Molecularly Encapsulated Sol-Gel Polymers and an Investigation of Canine Field Accuracy 2015
- Caraballo, Norma Iris, Identification of Characteristic Volatile Organic Compounds Released during the Decomposition Process of Human Remains and Analogues 2014
- Beltz, Katylynn, The Development of Calibrants through Characterization of Volatile Organic Compounds from Peroxide Based Explosives and a Non-target Chemical Calibration Compound 2013
- Brown, Jessica S, Determination of Signature Volatile Odor Chemicals Emanating from Novel Biological Specimens by Non-invasive Analytical Techniques for the Potential use in Forensic Identifications 2012
- DeGreeff, Lauryn E, Development of a Dynamic Headspace Concentration Technique for the Non-Contact Sampling of Human Odor Samples and the Creation of Canine Training Aids 2010
- Kusano, Maiko, Comparison of Medical and Forensic Profiling Potential of Volatile Biomarkers from Different Biological Specimens from Individuals and Across Populations 2010
- Tolliver, Samantha S, An Investigation of the Relationship Between Antemortem and Postmortem Drug Concentrations in Blood 2010
- Macias, Michael S, The Development of an Optimized System of Narcotic and Explosive Contraband Mimics for Calibration and Training of Biological Detectors 2009
- Hudson, Davia Tamar, Variables Affecting the Collection and Preservation of Human Scent Components through Instrumental and Biological Evaluations 2009
- Curran, Allison Marsh, The analytical determination of the uniqueness and persistence of the volatile components of human scent using optimized collection methods 2005
- Conner, Laura, Evaluation of field sampling and analysis methods for fire investigation including electronic noses and adsorption sampling/gas chromatography mass spectrometry 2005
- Benson, Andrew James, High-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and high-performance liquid chromatography mass spectrometry (HPLC/MS) for the analysis of date rape drugs 2002
- Fan, Xiofang, Optimization of capillary electrophoresis for the analysis of organic acids and explosives 2000
- Bi, Maohua, The potential of solid phase microextraction (spme) for the recovery of explosives followed by gas and liquid chromatographic analysis 1998
- Chen, Li, Speciation of uranium and organic compounds on solid matrix studied by supercritical fluid extraction 1996
Research
principal investigator on
- Effective, Reagent-free Detection of the Odor Signature of Covid-19 Infection Using a Nano-Enabled Sensor Array awarded by NatlCtr Advancing Translational Sciences 2020 - 2022
- ADVANCE Institutional Transformation at FIU 2016-2021 awarded by National Science Foundation 2016 - 2022
- University Transformation through Teaching (UT3) Phase II awarded by Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation 2015 - 2022
- Non-Contact Detection of Fentanyl and Other Synthetic Opioids awarded by National Institute of Justice 2019 - 2022
- Exploring the Effects of the Generalization-Discrimination Balance and Odor Availability in Odor Detection Canines awarded by Office of Naval Research 2016 - 2019
- Colgate Project Phase II: Hispanic Pilot Study awarded by Colgate-Palmolive Company 2016 - 2017
- Opening the Gateway: The High Tech High Touch Initiative awarded by U.S. Department of Education 2010 - 2016
- Analysis of sample for Colgate Palmolive awarded by Colgate-Palmolive Company 2015
- Evaluation of the Griffin 844 awarded by FLIR Detection Inc 2014 - 2015
- Identification of Epiliptic Seizure Specific Chemical Biomarkers for Service Dogs awarded by Canine Assistants Inc 2012 - 2015
- Determining the Underarm Malodor Profile for Different Target Populations awarded by Colgate-Palmolive Company 2012 - 2015
- Evaluation of the Scent Collection System for Use in Canine Training awarded by Navy Systems Management Agency 2012 - 2014
- Testing the ability of birds to detect explosives odorants: Comparisons with canine abilities and instruments awarded by Central Intelligence Agency 2010 - 2013
- Design and Development of Scientifically Validated Non-Hazardous Canine Training Materials awarded by National Institute of Standards & Techno 2010 - 2012
- Optimization of Sorbent Materials for the Collection and analysis of Human Scent. awarded by Army Research Office 2006 - 2012
- Design and Development of Scientifically Validated Non-Hazardous Canine Training Materials awarded by National Institute of Standards & Techno 2010 - 2011
- Epithelial Cell Presence Determination in Human Scent Evidence Collection awarded by Federal Bureau of Investigation 2009 - 2011
- FUNSAT VI awarded by University of Central Florida 2009 - 2010
- The Scientific Working Group on Dog and Orthogonal Detector Guidelines (SWFDOG) awarded by National Institute of Justice 2005 - 2010
- FUNSAT V. awarded by University of Central Florida 2009
- FUNSAT awarded by University of Central Florida 2008 - 2009
co-principal investigator on
- Microbiome-based vector control awarded by U.S. Department of Defense 2020 - 2022
- Collaborative for Instiutionalizing Scientific Learning at FIU awarded by Howard Hughes Medical Institute 2014 - 2021
- Disease, Dogs and Drones: Early detection of the laurel wilt pathogen awarded by U.S. Department of Agriculture 2014 - 2016
- FIU Science Collaborative Project awarded by Howard Hughes Medical Institute 2010 - 2015
- The Development of a Novel Method of Cell Extraction using Pressure Cycling Technology for Samples Collected with the STU-100 with Respect to its Usefulness for a Low Copy Template DNA Samples awarded by Federal Bureau of Investigation 2011 - 2012
- Validation of PSPME for Fast Detection of Drugs and Explosives using an IMS Detector awarded by National Institute of Justice 2011 - 2012
- Field Detection of Drugs and Explosives by SPME-IMS. awarded by National Institute of Justice 2006 - 2011
subproject principal investigator on
- Validation of Vapor Transport Models by Laboratory Simulations and Canine Testing awarded by Naval Research Laboratory 2021 - 2024
- Center for Advanced Research in Forensic Science (CARFS), Phase I IUCRC Site at FIU awarded by National Science Foundation 2017 - 2023
- Validation of PSPME for Fast Detection of Drugs and Explosives using an IMS Detector awarded by National Institute of Justice 2011 - 2012
Contact
full name
- Kenneth Furton
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ORCID iD
- https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2941-2597 (confirmed)
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