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Zachary Andrews

Ph.D. Student

Zachary Andrews is a member of Dr. Tatiana Trejos’ research group. His research involves developing consensus-based methods for the examination and interpretation of contemporary vehicle, architectural, and portable electronic device glasses by micro-X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometry.

Hailing from Huntington, WV, Zachary Andrews is pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Forensic Science and a certification in University Teaching at West Virginia University. Zach earned his BS and MS degrees in Forensic & Investigative Science from WVU in 2020 and 2022, respectively. He is currently a Graduate Research Assistant working on a federally funded grant tasked with developing consensus-based methods for the examination and interpretation of contemporary vehicle, architectural, and portable electronic device glasses by micro-X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometry.

As a member of Dr. Tatiana Trejos’ research group, Zach has presented his research at several scientific conferences across the United States and abroad. His research has also been published in high-impact journals. Previously, he studied the validity and reliability of textile and paper fracture characteristics in forensic comparative analysis and served as a Graduate Teaching Assistant for the department’s Court Testimony, Trace Evidence Examination, Forensic Chemical Analysis, Bloodstain Pattern Analysis, and Forensic Casework Practicum courses.