Chemistry and Biochemistry

PHD, McGill University

Research interests include the use of chemical and biochemical tests for the detection of highly degraded biological samples typically found at crime scenes; developing new DNA isolation and DNA typing procedures for the analysis of challenging biological samples. Dr. Bilous is interested in evaluating the capabilities of portable analytical instruments such as the RAMAN spectrometer to identify forensic evidence at crime scenes. Educational interests include the use of problem-based learning approaches to properly prepare students for the challenges of forensic science casework.