Marcus Rogers, professor and associate dean for faculty at Purdue Polytechnic, has been elected treasurer of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS). This position puts Rogers onto AAFS’ board of directors, where he joins an accomplished group of 12 directors plus six officers.
The AAFS is a multidisciplinary professional organization dedicated to advancing forensic science and its application within the legal system. Founded in 1948, the academy serves over 6,000 members across 71 countries, encompassing experts in digital and multimedia sciences, pathology, toxicology, and more.
As treasurer, Rogers will oversee the academy’s financial stewardship, budgeting, reporting and will ensure the academy’s fiscal responsibility. He will also work with the board to support the mission of fostering research, promoting education and strengthening forensic practice worldwide.
Rogers, a fellow of both the AAFS and Purdue’s Center for Education and Research in Information Assurance and Security (CERIAS), is a leading expert in cyber forensics and digital crime scene analysis. He directs the Purdue Cyber Forensic Lab and has served in multiple leadership roles within forensic science organizations.
The AAFS nominating committee, composed of past presidents and section chairs, announced Rogers’ selection as treasurer, and he officially took office during the academy’s annual meeting in February.
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