FIU is known for forensic research and collaborates across components, departments and external partners seeking answers to the most intriguing questions. We are among top 50 U.S. patent producers in the world.
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Leading Innovation
$30M
in currently-managed research funding
#1 PI
at FIU with $53M in lifetime funding
62%
win rate for grant proposals
We’re all working towards a common goal of strengthening justice through forensic science.Dr. Kenneth J. Furton; Executive Director, Global Forensic and Justice Center; FIU Chief Scientific Officer and Provost Emeritus
- Lead siteof the only forensic science focused National ScienceFoundation (NSF) Industry-University Cooperative Research Center (IUCRC) inthe country (est. 2017, funded until 2028)
- 233Publications, papers, presentations, and posters (2017-2024)
- 42Patents (2017-2022)
- 3 COEsCenters of Excellence: Thermo Fisher Rapid DNA, Foster+FreemanForensic Imaging, and US Army Digital Forensics
Cross-Cutting Innovation
These initiatives connect experts from across the university to examine different aspects of environmental monitoring, conservation and adaptation. Learn more about our cross-cutting programs: