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Julian MENDEL, Ph.D.

Julian MENDEL, Ph.D.

Research Assistant Professor, Assistant Director of the Forensic Research Institute, Florida International University

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Julian MENDEL, Ph.D.

Dr. Mendel holds a B.S. in Zoology from the University of the West Indies Jamaica, M.S. in Forensic Science and a PhD in Biology both from Florida International University (FIU).

He is experienced in molecular biology techniques, sample collection and DNA applications.

His dissertation focused on the metabolomic analysis of laurel wilt disease progression in avocado trees, and canine olfaction for early detection (Laurel Wilt Disease: Early Detection through Canine Olfaction and "Omics" Insights into Disease Progression).

Dr. Mendel has experience using bioinformatic tools such as machine learning with both ‘omics’ data as well as soil microbial profiles. Having completed both regional and national NSF ICORPS, with technology developed at FIU, Dr. Mendel also has experience with commercializing research, and he continues to work part time with StartUP FIU to assist faculty with the same.

He now serves as the Assistant Director of the International Forensic Research Institute and is a Research Assistant Professor at Florida International University.

Dr. Mendel has worked with Scent Discriminating Canines for over 10 years, working with teams to train and evaluate canines on plant pathogens, invasive species such as the Tegu Lizard and Python, and most recently COVID-19.