Candice Bridge, Ph.D., is an analytical chemist with more than 20 years of experience.  Dr. Bridge was formally trained in Forensic Ignitable Liquids Analysis and Explosive Analysis. She conducted forensic analysis at the federal level and leads international teams in the development of new scientific technologies and tools. She has supported Research, Development, Testing & Evaluation (RDT&E), as a research scientist, project/program manager, technical reviewer, and portfolio manager in support of the Department of Defense (DoD). She also developed a new Human Research Protections program for DoD and was the Human Protections Administrator. Additionally, she was the Educational Outreach Director where she led and managed six different educational programs for the DoD.

Dr. Bridge is currently an Associate Research Professor at the University of Central Florida and holds a joint appointment. She has also opened her own Consulting Agency that provides services to the private and public criminal justice sectors.  Dr. Bridge has a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry which has been certified by the American Chemical Society, a Ph.D. in Chemistry with a focus on forensic chemistry analysis, and conducted her post-doctoral work in the area of laser based analysis of forensic evidence. While Analytical Chemistry provides the thread through her scientific career, Dr. Bridge has used this knowledge to advance the knowledge is various areas of forensic science and laser science with a personal goal of encouraging people to consider forensic science a career.

She is a skilled analytical research chemist with a strong background in developing innovative methods, fostering collaborative work environments, and has a passion for teaching.