Paola Tiedemann, PhD, Associate Professor, Forensic Analytical Chemistry and Odor Profiling Laboratory, Department of Environmental Toxicology, Texas Tech University
Dr. Paola Tiedemann is an Associate Professor of Forensic Science in the Department of Environmental Toxicology at Texas Tech University, where she also directs the Institute for Forensic Science and has chaired more than 28 graduate students. She has published three books, four book chapters, and twenty-five peer-reviewed articles. Her research bridges chemistry, canine odor detection, and national security, developing instrumental methods to identify and evaluate odor volatiles from forensic and investigative specimens. She has worked with national and international police and government agencies to improve odor detection techniques and training. Dr. Tiedemann is Vice-Chair of the AAFS ASB Dogs and Sensors Consensus Body and Chair of the NIST OSAC subcommittee on Dogs and Sensors.
