Kelvin J. Frank

Dr. Kelvin J. Frank earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Forensic Chemistry from the University of Central Missouri followed by a Master of Science in Forensic Science and a Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry from Florida International University (FIU). He currently serves as a forensic science lecturer, research associate, and canine program manager at Florida International University’s Global Forensic and Justice Center (GFJC) and department of Chemistry and Biochemistry.
Part of Dr Frank’s expertise involves science and standards for training and certifying canines. His work has focused primarily on the odor chemistry of canine targets of interest such as drugs, explosives, and mass storage devices. He speaks at law enforcement K9 seminars and conferences, explaining how the understanding of odor chemistry can significantly impact canine performance and proficiency. His research has been presented at national and international conferences including the American Academy of Forensic Sciences annual meeting, International Working Dog Conference, HITS K9 Seminar, and is the lead author of the book chapter, “Explosive Detection by Dogs” in Counterterrorist Detection Techniques of Explosives 2nd edition.
In addition to managing FIU GFJC’s canine program, Dr Frank also serves as a certifying official for the program’s canine team certification where he has certified and provided technical support for numerous law enforcement canine departments locally in the state of Florida as well as the wider United States.