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Forensic Science Specialist | Expert in Forensic Entomology, Botany & Biological Trace Analysis | PhD Researcher

Profile Summary

I am a forensic biologist with extensive experience in forensic entomology, palynology, botany, and geological analysis applied to criminal investigations and research projects. I hold a Master’s degree in Developmental Biology and am currently a PhD researcher in Biology, with a strong background in forensic sciences and environmental trace evidence. My work includes scientific writing and editing, peer-reviewed publications, morphometric and taxonomic analysis, and academic supervision at undergraduate and master’s levels. I collaborate with academic institutions and forensic organizations, contributing to applied research and high-quality scientific outputs. I can support projects involving: - Scientific and technical writing (articles, reports, reviews) - Academic editing (STEM & forensic sciences) - Forensic entomology and palynological analysis - Data interpretation and research support - Expert consulting in forensic biology and environmental trace evidence I am committed to accuracy, scientific rigor, and confidentiality, delivering reliable results tailored to each project.

Subject Matter Expertise

• ☆ Developmental Biology
• ☆ Embryology
• ☆ Evolutionary Biology
• ☆ Botany
• ☆ Dendrochronology
• ☆ Pollen & Spores
• ☆ Phytogeography
• ☆ Zoology
• ☆ Entomology/Insects
• ☆ Soil Science
• ☆ Geology
• ☆ Sedimentology
• ☆ Geomorphology
• ☆ Mineralogy
• ☆ Biological Taxonomy/Classification
• ☆ Forensic Entomology
• ☆ Forensic Botany
• ☆ Technical & Scientific Writing
• ☆ Case Studies

Services

• Writing

Writing Medical Writing, Non-Medical Regulatory Writing, Technical Writing, Business & Legal Writing

Work Experience

Professora

Escola Superior de Saúde Egas Moniz

February 2021 - Present

Professora

Escola Superior de Saúde Egas Moniz

February 2021 - Present

Investigator in Criminalistics Division

Guarda Nacional Republicana

2005 - Present

Education

Doutoramento (Departamento de Biologia Animal)

Faculdade de Ciências, Universidade Lisboa

February 2016 - Present

Master's Degree in Developmental Biology (Biology)

Universidade Lusófona de Lisboa

2007 - July 2011

Graduate Studies in Criminal Sciences

Universidade Autónoma de Lisboa

2005 - June 2006

Degree in Geology (Ciências da Terra e da Vida)

Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia da Universidade de Coimbra

1996 - 2001

Certifications

• Forensic Biology / Forensic Sciences (Advanced Training)

  Universidade Lusófona/ Instituto Superior egas Moniz

  January 2025 - Present

• Forensic Entomology

  Faculdade de Ciências da Universidade de Lisboa (FCUL)

  January 2025 - Present

• Forensic Botany & Palynology

  Instituto Universitário Egas Moniz / Universidade Lusófona

  January 2025 - Present

• Crime Scene Investigation & Evidence Collection

  Guarda Nacional Republicana (GNR)

  January 2025 - Present

• Quality Management Systems Implementation

  Instituto de Soldadura e Qualidade (ISQ)

  January 2025 - Present

Publications

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Geometric morphometrics analysis of forensically important Sarcophaga species @article { author = {Carina I C Reis and Paulo Mascarenhas and Ana C Farinha and Marco A Menezes and Maria Teresa Rebelo}, title = {Geometric morphometrics analysis of forensically important Sarcophaga species}, journal = {Forensic Sciences Research}, year = {2025}, month = {feb}, url = {https://doi.org/10.1093/fsr/owae034}, doi = {10.1093/fsr/owae034} } . Forensic Sciences Research.

Carina I C Reis, Paulo Mascarenhas, Ana C Farinha, Marco A Menezes, Maria Teresa Rebelo (2025). Geometric morphometrics analysis of forensically important Sarcophaga species . Forensic Sciences Research.

Carina I. C. Reis, Maria João Coimbra-Dores, Maria Teresa Rebelo, Mafalda S. Faria(2019). Palynological analysis of soil in Portugal: potential for forensic science . Palynology. 43. (4). p. 585--595. Informa {UK} Limited

Palynological analysis of soil in Portugal: potential for forensic science @article { author = {Carina I. C. Reis and Maria João Coimbra-Dores and Maria Teresa Rebelo and Mafalda S. Faria}, title = {Palynological analysis of soil in Portugal: potential for forensic science}, journal = {Palynology}, volume = {43}, number = {4}, pages = {585--595}, year = {2019}, month = {oct}, url = {https://doi.org/10.1080/01916122.2018.1503199}, doi = {10.1080/01916122.2018.1503199} } . Palynology.

WEBSITE

Forensic Dendrochronology @electronic { author = {Carina Reis}, title = {Forensic Dendrochronology}, year = {2016}, month = {dec}, url = {https://segurancaecienciasforenses.com/2016/12/27/dendrocronologia-forense/} } .

Carina Reis (2016). Forensic Dendrochronology .

Carina Reis (2016). Radiation Detection .

Radiation Detection @electronic { author = {Carina Reis}, title = {Radiation Detection}, year = {2016}, month = {apr}, url = {http://segurancaecienciasforenses.com/2016/10/04/detecao-de-radiacoes/} } .

Carina Reis (2013). Forensic geology as an auxiliary tool of criminal investigation .

Carina Reis (2013). Forensic Entomology .

Carina Reis (2013). Forensic Entomology . segurança e ciencias forenses.

Entomologia Forense @electronic { author = {Reis, Carina}, title = {Entomologia Forense}, year = {2013}, url = {https://segurancaecienciasforenses.com/} } .

Carina Reis (2012). DNA technology and Criminal Investigation .

Tecnologia de ADN e Investigação Criminal @electronic { author = {Reis, Carina and Autor correspondente: Reis, Carina.}, title = {Tecnologia de ADN e Investigação Criminal}, year = {2012}, url = {https://segurancaecienciasforenses.com/} } .

MAGAZINE ARTICLE

Carina Reis (2016). Forensic Entomology and Its Importance in Criminal Investigation .

Forensic Entomology and Its Importance in Criminal Investigation @article { author = {Carina Reis}, title = {Forensic Entomology and Its Importance in Criminal Investigation}, year = {2016}, url = {http://www.gnr.pt/mostrarPdf.ashx?a=2&i=13} } .

DISSERTATION THESIS

Palynological and geological analyses of Portuguese surface soils and their potential in forensic science @phdthesis { author = {null}, title = {Palynological and geological analyses of Portuguese surface soils and their potential in forensic science}, year = {2011}, url = {http://recil.grupolusofona.pt/bitstream/handle/10437/1591/Tese_Carina_Reis.pdf?sequence=1} } .

Carina Reis (2011). Palynological and geological analyses of Portuguese surface soils and their potential in forensic science .