Publications

Canines: The Original Biosensors, Published in 2022 by Jenny Standford Publishing
https://www.routledge.com/Canines-The-Original-Biosensors/DeGreeff-Schultz/p/book/9789814968041 

Crespo Cajigas, J., Gokool, V. A., Holness, H.K., Furton, K.G., DeGreeff, L.E., “Method development for an untargeted HS-SPME-GC-MS analysis of terpenes and cannabinoids for the geographic sourcing of marijuana.” Talanta Open, in press.(https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666831924000146?via=ihub)

Mejia, D., Burnett, L., Hebdon, N., Stevens, P., Shiber, A., Cranston, C., DeGreeff, L., Waldrop, Lindsay, D., “Physical properties of odorants affect behavior of trained detection dogs during close-quarters searches.” Scientific Reports, in press. (https://link.springer.com/article/10.1038/s41598-024-55323-y)

DeGreeff, L.E., Katilie, C.J., Sharpes, C.E., Maughan, M.N., Gadberry, J.D., Nolan, P., Hall, N., Magner, B., Best, E.M., Calabrese, E., Whaley, F., Hammond, M., Buckley, P.E., “Evaluation of non-detonable canine training aids for explosives by headspace analysis of canine testing.” Forensic Chemistry, 2024, 37, 100553. (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2468170924000055?dgcid=author)

“Mixed Odor Delivery Device (MODD)” – U.S. Patent No. US9986720B2, 05 June 2018. DeGreeff, L.E., Malito, M., Brandon, A., Katilie, C.J. (https://federallabs.org/flc-highlights/awards/modd—mixed-odor-delivery-device-af27d37bfb536af8b9c42bbc9f8bf2d6)

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Selected publications:

Book chapters (corresponding author)

Tiedemann, P., DeGreeff, L.E., Schultz, C. “Forensic and security application in substance detection canines.” In Olfactory Research in Dogs, Springer Nature, expected publication 2023.

Viles Rosa, R., Gokool, V., Hall, N., DeGreeff, L.E. “Canine olfactometry: Tools, uses, and techniques.” In Olfactory Research in Dogs, Springer Nature, expected publication 2023.

Frank, K., DeGreeff, L.E., Furton, K.G. “Explosives detection by dogs.” In Counterterrorist Detection Techniques of Explosives – 2nd Edition, Elsevier, 2021, pp. 45-75.

Peer-reviewed (corresponding author; FIU student, *FIU undergraduate)

Burnett, L., Waldrop, L., Hebdon, N., Stevens, P., Moljo, M., *DeGreeff, L.E., “Dog sniffing biomechanic responses in an odor detection test of odorants with differing physical properties.” Journal of Animal Science, 2024, skae353.

[INVITED] Calabrese, E., Alexis, S.Furton, K.G., *DeGreeff, L.E., “Impact of adsorption on the vapor availability of contained explosives and drugs.” Propellants, Explosives, Pyrotechnics2024, e202400115.

Crespo-Cajigas, J., Kabir, A., Furton, K., DeGreeff, L., “Development of a paper-based sol-gel vapochromic sensor for the detection of vapor cross-contamination within a closed container.” Analytica, 2024, 5(3), 295-310.

Katilie, C.J., DeGreeff, L.E., Sharpes, C., Buckley, P., Gadberry, J., Maughan, M. “Evaluation of canine training aids containment for homemade explosive and components by headspace analysis and canine testing.” Journal of Forensic Science2023, 68(6), 2021-2036.

Fulton, A.C., Forte, L., Vaughan, S.R., Holness, H.K., Furton, K.G., DeGreeff, L.E. “Investigation of volatile organic compounds from trace fentanyl powder via passive degradation.” Forensic Chemistry2022, 31, 100456.

Fulton, A.C., Vaughan, S.R., DeGreeff, L.E. “Non-contact detection of fentanyl by a field-portable ion mobility spectrometer.” Drug Testing and Analysis202214(8), 1451-1459.

DeGreeff, L.E., Peranich, K. “Canine olfactory detection of trained explosive and narcotic odors in mixtures.” Forensic Science International2021, 329, 111059.

Vaughan, S.R., Fulton, A.C., DeGreeff, L.E. “Comparative analysis of vapor profiles of fentalogs and illicit fentanyl.” Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry2021, 7055-7062.

DeGreeff, L.E., Peranich, K. “Headspace analysis of ammonium nitrate variants and the effects of differing vapor profiles on canine detection.” Forensic Chemistry202125, 100342.

Vaughan, S.R., DeGreeff, L.E., Forte, L., Holness, H.K., Furton, K.G. “Identification of volatile components in the headspace of pharmaceutical-grade fentanyl” Forensic Chemistry202124, 100331.

Lazarowski, L., Krichbaum, S., DeGreeff, L.E., Simon, A., Singletary, M., Angle, C., Waggoner, L.P. “Methodological considerations in canine olfactory detection research.” Frontiers Veterinary Science, 20207, 408.

(Editor’s pick) Giordano, B.C., DeGreeff, L.E., Malito, M., Hammond, M., Katilie, C., Mullen, M., Collins, G.E., Rose-Pehrsson, S.L. “Trace vapor generator for explosives and narcotics (TV-Gen).” Reviews of Scientific Instruments, 202091(8), 085112.

DeGreeff, L.E., Simon, A.G., Peranich, K., Holness, H.K., Frank, K., Furton, K.G. “Generalization and discrimination of molecularly similar odorants in detection canines and the influence of training.” Behavioural Processes2020177, 104148.

Crespo-Cajigas J.M., Perez-Almodovar, L., DeGreeff, L.E. “Headspace analysis of potassium chlorate using on-fiber SPME derivatization coupled with GC/MS.” Talanta2019205, 120127.

Simon, A.G., DeGreeff, L.E. “Variation in the headspace of bulk hexamethylene triperoxide diamine (HMTD): Part II. Analysis of non-detonable canine training aids. Forensic Chemistry201913, 100155.

Katilie, C.J., Simon, A.G., DeGreeff, L.E. “Quantitative analysis of vaporous ammonia by online derivatization with gas chromatography – mass spectrometry with applications to ammonium nitrate-based explosives.” Talanta2019193, 87-92.

DeGreeff, L.E., Cerreta, M., Katilie, C.J. “Variation in the headspace of bulk hexamethylene triperoxide diamine (HMTD) with time, environment, and formulation.” Forensic Chemistry20174, 41-50.

DeGreeff, L.E., Malito, M., Katilie, C.J., Brandon, A., Conroy, M.W., Peranich, K., Anath, R., Rose-Pehrsson, S.L. “Passive delivery of mixed explosives vapor from separated components.” Forensic Chemistry20174, 19-31.

DeGreeff, L.E., Cerreta, M., Rispoli, M. “Feasibility of canine detection of mass storage devices: A study of volatile organic compounds emanating from electronic devices using solid phase microextraction.” Journal of Forensic Science201762(6), 1613-1616.

DeGreeff, L.E., Weakley-Jones, B., Furton, K.G. “Creation of canine training aids for human remains detection canines utilizing a        non-contact, dynamic airflow, volatile concentration technique.” Forensic Science International2012, 209, 133-142.

DeGreeff, L.E., Furton, K.G. “Collection and identification of human remains volatiles by non-contact, dynamic airflow sampling and SPME-GC/MS using various sorbent materials.” Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry2011401 (4), 1295-1307.

DeGreeff, L.E., Curran, A.M., Furton, K.G. “Evaluation of selected sorbent materials for the collection of volatile organic compounds related to human scent using non-contact sampling mode.” Forensic Science International2011209,133-142.