Lauryn DeGreeff-Silk

Dr. DeGreeff carries out research in the area of volatiles sampling and analysis as it relates to vapor detection by canine and instruments. She takes a chemistry-based approach to studying olfaction for the purpose of informing field vapor sampling practices. Her research focuses on trace vapor sampling, characterization, and generation.

Research Areas

• Vapor transport of volatile compounds from buried Improvised Explosives Devices (IEDs)
• Quantitative estimation of the canine olfactory limit of detection using a trace vapor generator
• Characterization of the vapor profile of fentanyl for the purpose of the development of field detection methods
• Estimation of storage and usage-life times of canine training aids for explosives and other substances
• Headspace analysis of fresh and weathered crude oils and determination of the active odorants for canine detection of crude oil
• Development of a cross-contamination indicator for co-housed or improperly stored canine training materials

Education

• PhD, Florida International University, Forensic Chemistry
• BS, Chapman University, Chemistry
• BA, New York University, Anthropology