Education
M.S. Chemistry, Purdue University, 2016
B.S Food Science, Purdue University, 2012
A.A.S. Management, CCAF, 2011
 
Research Expertise
Analytical Instrumentation Method Development (GCMS, LCMS, XRD, XRF, FTIR, Raman, SEM), Explosive and Drug Detection, Chemistry Applications in Military Environments, Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) Identification, Unknown Compound Characterization, Sensor Development, Food Processing/Safety, Magnetic Nanoparticle Application
 
Selected Publications
Ash J, Hickey L, Goodpaster J. (2018). Formation and identification of novel derivatives of primary amine and zwitterionic drugs. Forensic Chemistry. 10. 10.1016/j.forc.2018.07.004

Sauzier G, Bors D, Ash J, Goodpaster JV, Lewis SW. Optimisation of recovery protocols for double-base smokeless powder residues analysed by total vaporisation (TV) SPME/GC-MS. Talanta. 2016 Sep 1;158:368-374. doi: 10.1016/j.talanta.2016.04.048. Epub 2016 Apr 27. PMID: 27343617

“Identification and Separation of Nitrate Esters Using Both Liquid Injection Gas Chromatography–Mass Spectrometry (GC–MS) and Total Vaporization Solid Phase Microextraction/GC–MS.” American Academy of Forensic Science, Las Vegas, NV, Conference Talk, February 2016
 
Professional Activities
Institute of Food Technologists