MING ZHOU

Research Scientist specializing in material analysis, such as fibers, polymers, minerals, and pharmaceuticals, using light microscopy, infrared spectroscopy, and confocal Raman microscopy. Has experience in forensic DNA analysis, and small particle preparation and analysis.

EDUCATION:

M.S., Forensic Science, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, 2010

B.S., Chemical Biology, University of California—Berkeley, 2008

Continuing education courses in polarized light microscopy, infrared spectroscopy, confocal Raman spectroscopy, and forensic microscopy.

PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS:

Presented a poster presentation at the American Academy of Forensic Science conference, “Comparison of Chemical Reagent on DNA Recovery from Touched Items,” Feb. 2010.

OTHER:

American Academy of Forensic Science (AAFS) Associate Member

Past member of American Chemical Society

Gates Millennium Scholar, 2004 – 2010

John Jay Dean’s List, 2008 – 2010

Graduate Research Scholarship, 2009 – 2010