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Laboratory

Forensic Science Specialty

Engineering Laboratory
Fire Fighting Technology
301-975-6868
arson

Information Technology Laboratory
martin.herman [at] nist.gov (Marty Herman)
Senior Advisor for Forensics and IT

301-975-2788

computer forensics, fingerprints, facial recognition, other biometric modalities, multimedia forensics
Material Measurement Laboratory

eric.steel [at] nist.gov (Eric Steel)
Physical Scientist
301-975-3902

DNA, drug analysis, explosives analysis
Physical Measurement Laboratory
james.olthoff [at] nist.gov (James Olthoff)
Director
301-975-2220
 
ballistics imaging, sensors and detection

NIST Special Programs Office

john.butler [at] nist.gov (John Butler)
NIST Fellow and Special Assistant to the Director for Forensic Science
301-975-4049

mark.stolorow [at] nist.gov (Mark Stolorow)
Director of OSAC Affairs
301-975-2754

susan.ballou [at] nist.gov (Sue Ballou)
Program Manager for Forensic Science Research
301-975-8750

robert.m.thompson [at] nist.gov (Robert Thompson)
Senior Forensic Science Research Manager
301-975-2118

john.jones [at] nist.gov (John Paul Jones II)
Associate Director of OSAC Affairs
301-975-2782

melissa.taylor [at] nist.gov (Melissa Taylor)
Program Manager, Management Practices
301-975-6363

shannan.williams [at] nist.gov (Shannan Williams)
Forensic Science Research Project Manager
301-975-8021

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Created September 3, 2013, Updated April 5, 2022
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