Education
Ph.D., Nanosciences and Advanced Technology, University of Verona, 2022
M.S., Forensic Science Criminalistics, University of New Haven, 2008
B.S., Forensic Science, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, 2001
About Peter
Peter Valentin combines a forensic science educational background with significant experience in the practical application of his trade as a crime scene investigator. He received his Ph.D. in Nanosciences and Advanced Technologies at the University of Verona.
Peter finished a distinguished career with the Connecticut State Police in 2011, retiring as a Detective in the Major Crime Squad. His work encompassed the investigation of homicides, suspicious deaths and other major crime scenes. As a member of Connecticut's elite Urban Search and Rescue team, he has extensive training in detecting criminal activity at a major disaster and also functions as a rescue specialist, focused on saving injured and trapped victims.
Recently Published Books and Articles
Naiman, Melissa, A. Karl Larsen Jr., Peter R. Valentin. The Role of the Dentist at Crime Scenes. The Dental Clinics of North America Dentistry’s Role in Disaster Response. 2007.
Publications, Marketing, and Presentations
“Forensic Reconstruction Theory to Practice” Coauthoring chapter of bloodstain pattern analysis. 2019 – present.
“Crime Scene Reconstruction in a Post-OSAC World” Presentation given at American Academy of Forensic Sciences annual meeting in Baltimore, MD. 2019.
Courses Taught
- FORS 4415 Crime Scene Investigation
- FORS 4453 Special Topics-The Post-Conviction Process
- FORS 6634 Bloodstain Pattern Analysis
- FORS 6613 Principles of Forensic Science II
- FORS 6616 Advanced Crime Scene Investigation