Dr. Monjardez's research focus on the opportunities at the intersection of analytical chemistry and forensic science and span a variety of topics. She is currently investigating the application of MS-based proteomics as a tool to investigate forensic problems, such as the identification of bodily fluids recovered from crime scenes and the potential of teeth for protein-based sex determination of human skeletal remains. She is also interested in fire toxicity, more specifically exploring a multidisciplinary approach to determine the role materials' composition play on the health and safety of both firefighters and the general public, and expanding her research on biological toxins to develop improved analytical methods of detection and quantification
