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Edward Sisco (Fed)
Research Chemist
Ed Sisco has been a research chemist within the Materials Measurement Science Division since 2014 conducting research focused on the use of mass spectrometry for forensic science, public health, homeland security, and other related applications. He has a background in both traditional chromatography-based mass spectrometry and ambient ionization mass spectrometry. His current research efforts are focused on i) developing efficient, objective measurement solutions to enable the detection, identification, and monitoring of illicit drug contents in forensic science, public health, and public safety settings, ii) providing fundamental chemical measurements to stakeholders to assist in addressing the opioid epidemic, and iii) lowering the barriers for implementation of new technologies for illicit drug analysis. Ed is a member of the Seized Drug subcommittee on OSAC, a member of the ASTM E30 subcommittee, and an associate editor for Forensic Chemistry.
Awards
- 2023 - American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors President’s Medallion Award
- 2021 - Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medal (Sammie): Emerging Leader Finalist
- 2018 - NIST Bronze Metal Award
