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Ralph Williams, PhD, D-ABFEProfessor of Entomology (joined faculty in 1976) Contact InformationOffice Phone: (765) 494-4560 Office Number: SMTH B9 Email Address: rew@purdue.edu Building: Smith Hall 901 W. State Street West Lafayette, IN 47907-2089 |
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Education B.S. - Entomology, Purdue University (1971) M.S. - Entomology, VPI & SU (1974) Ph.D. - Entomology, Oklahoma University (1976) Certifications: Board Certified in Forensic Entomology Summary of Teaching I coordinate the teaching of a minor in Forensic Science and teach a 3 course series in Forensic Science and a Forensic Entomology/Taphonomy course. We also conduct several forensic workshops during the to law enforcement and the public. I am a regular guest lecturer in other courses at Purdue. I also lecture several times per year to high school classes around Indiana on forensic entomology. Summary of Extension My extension appointment focuses in the area of arthropods of public health and veterinary importance. Emphasis is placed on addressing the continuous need for development of integrated pest management strategies relative to the protection and productivity of livestock and poultry. This goal is accomplished via field demonstrations, educational publications and programs, responses to daily contacts from clientele, and transfer of information developed from research efforts. Collaboration is made with Extension Specialists in Animal Science, Veterinary Medicine and other Departments at Purdue. The area of public health is addressed through publications and programs, pesticide applicator training, and responses to daily contacts from clientele. Research Interests My primary research program focuses on forensic entomology; the role of forensically important insects in death investigation. I also conduct studies on the biology, economic impact, and control of livestock and poultry arthropod pests. Current research activity in this area involves insect pests of livestock and poultry, evaluating control technologies for pasture fly pests of cattle and control of house flies and beetles associated with poultry operations. Memberships/Affiliations
90+; Scientific Publications: 35+ Recent books associated with veterinary entomology:
M.S. - 3 | Ph.D. - 1 Legal Experience I have had extensive experience dealing with legal matters associated with insect nuisance associated with confined livestock and poultry, pests of public health concern, and forensic entomology death investigation and medico-legal concerns. Courses Taught
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Patrick Jones, MS, CMDIForensic Lab Director Contact Information:Office Phone: (765) 494-1079 Lab Phone: (765) 494-5963 Office Number: SMTH 152 Email Address: pjones@purdue.edu Building: Smith Hall 901 W. State Street West Lafayette, IN 47907-2089 |
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Biography Patrick Jones is the Forensic Science Laboratory Director Purdue University. In addition to managing two laboratories, he teaches Crime Scene Investigation, Introduction to Forensic Science, Criminalistics Lab, and Advanced Criminalistics Lab. He has been named to the graduate faculty by the Dean of the Graduate School and teaches graduate level courses in Forensic Lasers and Alternate Light Sources and Forensic Digital Imaging. As a Crime Scene Investigator, he has worked on the John Wayne Gacy case, the Larry Eyler case (both serial killers) and the Ed Ling case among many others. He lectures and presents these cases for students and interested groups. Patrick Jones is also currently the White County Indiana Deputy Coroner and is an Indiana State Certified Medicolegal Death Investigator He is a retired Cook County (Illinois) Sheriff Police Investigator with 21 years of service. His service assignments included 11 years as a Crime Scene Investigator (CSI) - involved in over 5000 death investigations and present at over 750 autopsies. He was also an undercover narcotics team leader and narcotics unit commander, a tactical investigator, prosecutor's investigator and general assignment investigator. He earned 1 Sheriffs Medal, 13 Departmental Commendations, the J. Edgar Hoover Medal, and numerous other awards for service and excellence. Mr. Jones has over 34 years of experience in law enforcement, forensics investigation, security and training. He has also been a staff faculty member of the National Intelligence Academy, instructing government personnel, military members, and law enforcement personnel in audio and video surveillance techniques. He was a staff instructor at the Cook County Sheriff’s Police Academy and is a Certified Police Science Instructor; certificate issued by the Superintendent of the Educational Services Region of Cook County, Illinois. He was named a District Director of the Illinois Crime Commission (1995-1996). He is a graduate of the National Law Enforcement Academy (DEA) and has attended over 67 law enforcement and security related seminars. He has been qualified and accepted as an expert witness in the area of forensic photo imaging and evidence collection. Research Interests Jones is conducting research with forensic lasers in the areas of trace evidence and latent fingerprint recovery. He is also studying new methods to recover latent fingerprints without cross contamination of DNA. He has developed a method for recovering latent fingerprints from very small objects such as pills, capsules and coins. Selected Publications
M.S. - 2 | Ph.D. - 1 Synergistic Activities
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Quick Contact
Office Phone: (765) 494-4560
Office Number: SMTH B9
Email Address: rew@purdue.edu
Building: Smith Hall
901 W. State Street
West Lafayette, IN 47907-2089
Office Phone: (765) 494-1079
Lab Phone: (765) 494-5963
Office Number: SMTH 152
Email Address: pjones@purdue.edu
Building: Smith Hall
901 W. State Street
West Lafayette, IN 47907-2089