Research

We embrace a diverse and experienced faculty with real world experience. These diverse backgrounds ensure students receive the education necessary to apply their knowledge to actual casework and function within the criminal justice system. Faculty and staff within the Department of Forensic Science are shown below:

Dr. Sheree Hughes

Department Chair, Associate Professor, and Director of the Southeast Texas Forensic Science (STAFS) Facility
936-294-2218
sheree.hughes@shsu.edu
CFS 221H
Bio & Publications

Research Lab

Dr. J. Tyler Davidson

Assistant Professor and Graduate Program Director
936-294-3202
jtdavidson@shsu.edu
CFS 222
Bio & Publications

Research Lab

Dr. Patrick Buzzini

Associate Professor
936-294-3633
patrick.buzzini@shsu.edu
CFS 221G
Bio & Publications

Research Lab

Dr. Eduardo Geraldo de Campos

Assistant Professor
936-294-4928
exg248@shsu.edu
CFS 221H

Joining us in Fall 2024!!

Dr. Mayra Eduardoff

Assistant Professor
936-294-1733
mayra.eduardoff@shsu.edu
CFS 221G
Bio & Publications

Updates coming soon!!

Dr. Rachel Houston

Assistant Professor and Online Program Director (Undergraduate Minor)
936-294-4359
rachel.houston@shsu.edu
CFS 224
Bio & Publications

Research Lab

Dr. Tim Kalafut

Associate Professor
936-294-2536
tim.kalafut@shsu.edu
CFS 221B
Bio & Publications

Research Lab

Dr. Sarah Kerrigan

Professor and Director of the Institute for Forensic Research, Training and Innovation
936-294-4286
sarah.kerrigan@shsu.edu
CFS 221A
Bio & Publications

Dr. Geraldine Monjardez

Assistant Professor
936-294-4413
g.monjardez@shsu.edu
CFS 221C
Bio & Publications

Research Lab

Dr. Britni Skillman

Assistant Professor
936-294-4319
britni.skillman@shsu.edu
CFS 221D
Bio & Publications

Research Lab

Dr. Jorn (Chi-Chung) Yu

Professor
936-294-4412
jornyu@shsu.edu
CFS 221F
Bio & Publications

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Dr. Madeleine Swortwood

Senior Research Fellow
swortwoodm@shsu.edu