WAYNE D. BENSLEY
TITLE:
Associate Professor, Forensic Science Technology and Chemistry
EMPLOYER:
Alfred State College, SUNY College of Technology
Department of Physical and Health Sciences
ADDRESS/PHONE: 10 Upper College Drive, Alfred, NY 14803. (607) 587-4558
DUTIES:
Instruct students in the areas of Forensic Science Technology and Chemistry,
Develop curriculum and coursework for Forensic Science Technology program,
Provide academic advisement for students in Forensic Science Technology
program, Network with regional Forensic Laboratories for internship and job
placement opportunities
PREVIOUS
EMPLOYER:
Indianapolis-Marion County Forensic Services Agency, Indianapolis,
Indiana (1995-2007)
DUTIES AT
PREVIOUS
EMPLOYMENT:
Conduct analysis on items of narcotic and trace evidence submitted
to the laboratory by law enforcement agencies, prepare written
reports, and offer expert testimony in court.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Chemistry, Syracuse University (1992).
Master of Science Degree in Forensic Science, University of Alabama at
Birmingham (1994).
TRAINING:
Indianapolis-Marion County Forensic Services Agency, Drug Chemistry
Training, April – August, 1995, Trace Chemistry Training, January – December,
2006.
PROFESSIONAL
SOCIETIES:
American Academy of Forensic Sciences, Criminalistics Section
Northeastern Association of Forensic Scientists, Member
American Society of Crime Lab Directors, Member
ADDITIONAL
TRAINING AND
SEMINARS:
Courtroom Testifying Skills Training Seminar, PRS & Associates,
June, 1995.
Differentiating D&L Methamphetamine and Quantitation, Midwestern
Association of Forensic Scientists, October, 1995.
Basics of GC/MS and the QP5000, Shimadzu Scientific Instruments, Inc.,
February, 1996.
Forensic Chemistry Training Seminar, US Drug Enforcement Administration,
March, 1996.
Spectroscopic Solution, Nicolet Instrument Corporation, 1996.
Clandestine Laboratory Analysis and Synthesis, Midwestern Association of
Forensic Scientists/US Drug Enforcement Administration, May, 1998.
From the Opium Poppy Field to Heroin, American Academy of Forensic
Sciences, February, 1999.
How to be a Better Expert Witness, American Academy of Forensic Sciences,
February, 1999.
Spectroscopic Solution 2000, Nicolet Instrument Corporation, May, 2000.
Vibration Spectroscopy in the Forensic Laboratory, Midwestern Association of
Forensic Scientists, October, 2000.
Liquid G: History, Synthesis, and Analysis, Midwestern Association of Forensic
Scientists, October, 2000.
B.A.R.D. LIMS Alpha Testing, Forensic Technology WAI, Inc., June, 2001.
Spectroscopic Solutions, Nicolet Instrument Corporation, June, 2002.
Basics of GC/MS with GCMS Solution Software Customer Training Course,
Shimadzu Scientific Instruments, December, 2002.
Basic Mass Spectral Interpretation, Midwestern Association of Forensic
Scientists, May, 2004.
Forensic Science Symposium, Indiana Forensic Science Initiative, January, 2005.
Analysis of Samples from Clandestine Methamphetamine Laboratories, American
Academy of Forensic Sciences, February, 2005.
Spectroscopic Solutions Seminar, Varian Instruments, April, 2005.
Mass Spectroscopy Applications for Forensics and Toxicology, Shimadzu
Scientific Instruments, June, 2005.
Advanced Trace Evidence Symposium, Midwestern Association of Forensic
Scientists/Midwestern Forensics Resource Center, June, 2006.
Vehicle Lamp Examination, Northwestern University Center for Public
Safety/Midwestern Association of Forensic Scientists, October, 2006.
Research Grant Writing Workshop, SUNY Center for Professional Development,
Syracuse, NY, December, 2007.
Forensic Entomology Workshop “Bugs Don’t Lie,” Pennsylvania State
University, May, 2011
cCWCS Nucleic Acid Workshop, Georgia State University, May, 2012
INSTRUCTOR/
LECTURER:
Undergraduate Forensic Science Laboratory Instructor, University
of Alabama at Birmingham, Fall, 1992.
Lecturer, Undergraduate Criminalistics/Trace Evidence Classes, University of
Alabama at Birmingham, Winter, 1993.
Instructor, Presumptive Drug Testing, Marion County Arestee Processing Center
Employees, November, 2004.
Instructor, Presumptive Drug Testing, Indianapolis Police Department Property
Room Personnel, May, 2005-January, 2007.
Instructor, Nik Systems of Narcotic Identification, Lawrence, In. Police
Department, September – October, 2005.
Professor, General Chemistry II, Lecture and Laboratory, Alfred State College,
Spring Semester 2007 - 2012.
Professor, Introductory Chemistry, Spring Semester 2009.
Professor, General Chemistry I, Laboratory, Alfred State College, Fall Semester
2007, 2008, 2009, 2010.
Professor, Applied Chemical Principles, Lecture and Laboratory, Alfred State
College, Fall Semester 2007 - 2011, Spring Semester 2008 - 2010.
Professor, Introduction to Forensic Science Technology I , Lecture, Alfred State
College, Fall Semester 2007 - 2011.
Professor, Introduction to Forensic Science Technology II, Lecture, Alfred State
College, Spring Semester 2012
Professor, Criminalistics I and II Lecture and Laboratory, Alfred State College,
Fall Semester 2009 - 2011, Spring Semester 2010 - 2012.
Professor, Forensic Science Technology Professional Preparation, Alfred State
College, Spring Semester 2010 - 2012.
Professor, Forensic Science Technology Capstone Experience, Alfred State
College, Spring Semester 2010 - 2012.
Professor, Chemical Principles Laboratory, Alfred State College, Fall Semester
2010.
Professor, Biochemistry Lecture and Laboratory, Alfred State College, Spring
Semester 2011, Fall Semester 2011
Developer and Instructor of CSI:Camp Alfred, Summer Forensic Science
Program for High School Students, Alfred State College, Summer, 2007.
PUBLICATIONS/
“Mass Spectrometric Fragmentation Characteristics of
PRESENTATIONS: Underivatized and Derivatized Ephedrine, Norephedrine, Amphetamine, and
Methamphetamine, and Deuterated Analogs of Amphetamine and
Methamphetamine,” Poster Presentation at 45th Annual Meeting of American
Academy of Forensic Sciences, Boston, February, 1993.
“Improved Gas Chromatography/Mass Sepctrometry Analysis of
Barbiturates in Urine Using Centrifuge-Based Solid Phase Extraction,
Methylation, with d5-Pentobarbital as Internal Standard,” Journal of Forensic
Science, November, 1994.
“Forensic Science Technology at Alfred State College,” Various High Schools,
Corning Community College, and Sherburne, NY Rotary Club, Presented at
Various Engagements from 2007-2012.
“Forensic Science as a Career,” Wayland-Cohocton Career Day, Alfred State
College, 2007 - 2009.
“Forensic Science as a Career Option for Women,” WINS Futurebound Career
Day, Alfred State College, March 2008 and March 2009.
“DNA and Fingerprint Child Identification Kits,” Home School Day, Alfred State
College, April 2008.
“From the Crime Scene to the Courtroom: What Happens to those Bloody Jeans?”
Colgate University Forensic Seminar, October 2008.
“The Case of the Crummy Cake,” Home School Day, Alfred State College, April
2009.
“A Brief History of Drugs – Why Great-Grandma was Always so Happy,”
Honors Program Seminar, Alfred State College, November 2010.
“Forensic Entomology,” Honors Program Seminar, Alfred State College,
September 2011.
RESEARCH
AREAS:
Compilation of Mass Spectra of Underivatized and Derivatized
Drugs of Abuse and Their Deuterated Analogs Used as Internal Standards,
University of Alabama at Birmingham, 1992-93.