David B. Rivers

Dr. David B. Rivers is a Professor and Founding Chair in the Department of Forensic Science at Loyola University Maryland. Dr. Rivers is trained as an insect physiologist, cellular parasitologist, and forensic entomologist. He developed the forensc science undergraduate program and graduate programs in Forensic Pattern Evidence (MS) and Biological Forensics (MS) at Loyola. Dr. Rivers is a member of the Entomological Society of America, American Academy of Forensic Sciences, International Association of Identification, International Association of Bloodstain Pattern Analysts, Council of Forensic Science Educators, International Veterinary Forensic Science Association, Cold Case Foundation and Super Sleuths. He has published over 80 peer-reviewed articles, reviews, and book chapters and is also co-author of the critically acclaimed textbook The Science of Forensic Entomology. Dr. Rivers’ research examines basic and applied questions involving necrophagous flies and parasitic wasps as they relate to legal investigations. His current work has been focused on characterization of pattern evidence produced by necrophagous Diptera.