Matthew Andrade Cheney, Ph.D. Email & Phone Number

Houston, Texas Area

• Provide consulting, training, and expert testimony to the forensic and legal communities on three areas of focus: general forensic procedures, analysis of forensic evidence for ethanol and other volatiles, and.
• Review documentation, including discovery order material, related to general forensic procedures and the analysis of forensic evidence for ethanol and other volatiles with an emphasis on scientific principles and.
• Provide detailed review findings to clients via reports and in-person, phone, or online video conferences
• Attend court as an expert, assessing the testimony of other experts and, if necessary, providing testimony
• Provide retrograde extrapolations
• Develop and provide demonstrative exhibits or presentations

Houston, Texas

• Analyzed toxicology specimens for alcohol concentration using headspace gas chromatography with flame ionization detection
• Reported blood-alcohol concentration results and performed technical and administrative reviews using LIMS
• Testified during court proceedings as an expert witness in alcohol-related toxicology (>25 times)
• Utilized both written and verbal communication to articulate the administrative and technical aspects of volatile analysis and reporting, as well as the effects of alcohol on the human body, to scientists, jurors.
• Trained entry-level toxicologists in alcohol-related toxicology and evidence technicians in support-driven tasks for toxicology
• Engaged with the Quality department to ensure adherence to current Standard Operating Procedures and maintain the highest levels of quality assurance

Pasadena, Texas

• Analyzed toxicology specimens for alcohol concentration using headspace gas chromatography with flame ionization detection
• Reported blood-alcohol concentration results using the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
• Performed technical and administrative reviews using LIMS of alcohol-related cases
• Accessioned (inventoried) evidence
• Maintained proper evidence chain of custody
• Prepared and documented chemical control, calibration, and standard solutions

Pasadena, TX

• Validated and developed libraries of compounds and fabrics for an FTIR spectrometer
• Shadowed employees performing analyses on arson, controlled substance, toxicology, firearms, and trace cases

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Chemistry

Activities and Societies: Please see descriptions below in the Organization and Volunteer sections: Rice University, Center for Biological.

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Chemistry

Activities and Societies: Please see descriptions below in the Organization and Volunteer sections: Rice University, Center for Biological.

Master Of Science (Ms), Chemistry

Activities and Societies: Please see description below in the Organization section: American Chemical Society (ACS)University of Texas at.

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Chemistry

Activities and Societies: Please see description below in the Organization section: American Chemical Society (ACS)Majored in Chemistry.