Chemical Analysis as a Tool in Arson and Explosives Investigations

Abstract

In this presentation, Professor John Goodpaster discusses his translational research on “Chemical Analysis as a Tool in Arson and Explosives Investigations.” He explains how his laboratory uses science to design better approaches to identify trace amounts of explosives on post-blast debris from improvised explosive devices or ignitable liquid residues in debris from suspicious fires. He also talks about the best methods for training dogs to detect explosives of all kinds.