Biography
I was appointed as a sessional lecturer in Forensic Science at Keele (2015-2017) before moving to the Foundation Year Centre (2016-2021) where I primarily taught chemistry whilst maintaining some guest lectures in forensics.
My PhD (2016), in analytical chemistry, focused on the monitoring of neonicotinoid pesticides in various honeybee matrices using Q-TOF LC/MS and GC-MS. My research interests also include wildlife crime, military and forensic geoscience. I gained my MA in Teaching and Learning in HE from Keele in 2021 and am now exploring the use of virtual learning environments in HE.
I am also a ERC committee member of Forensic Geoscience Specialist Sub-Group of the Geological Society of London and actively collaborate with various UK Police Service County Forces.
Teaching
FSC-20007 Forensic Anthropology and Taphonomy
FSC-20009 Drugs of Abuse
FSC-20011 Counterfeits, Fakes and Forgeries
CHE-30011 Forensic Science Team Research Project
CHE-30029 Forensic Dissertation
CHE-30034 Forensic Geoscience
CHE-40026 MSci Independent Project
Selected Publications
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Extended reality (XR) virtual practical and educational eGaming to provide effective immersive environments for learning and teaching in forensic science. Sci Justice, 696-707, vol. 62(6). link> doi> full text>2022.
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Portable X-ray fluorescence (pXRF) analysis of heavy metal contamination in church graveyards with contrasting soil types. Environ Sci Pollut Res Int, 55278-55292, vol. 29(36). link> doi> full text>2022.
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The use of portable XRF as a forensic geoscience non-destructive trace evidence tool for environmental and criminal investigations. Forensic Sci Int, 111175, vol. 332. link> doi> full text>2022.
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Monitoring of simulated clandestine graves of dismembered victims using UAVs, electrical tomography, and GPR over one year to aid investigations of human rights violations in Colombia, South America. J Forensic Sci, 1060-1071, vol. 67(3). link> doi> full text>2022.
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Geophysical monitoring of simulated clandestine burials of murder victims to aid forensic investigators. Geology Today, 63-65, vol. 37(2). doi> link> full text>2021.
Full Publications Listshow
Journal Articles
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Thinglink and the Laboratory: Interactive Simulations of Analytical Instrumentation for HE Science Curricula. JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL EDUCATION, 2277-2290, vol. 99(6). link> doi> full text>2022.
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Extended reality (XR) virtual practical and educational eGaming to provide effective immersive environments for learning and teaching in forensic science. Sci Justice, 696-707, vol. 62(6). link> doi> full text>2022.
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Portable X-Ray Fluorescence (pXRF) Analysis of Heavy Metal Contamination in Graveyards with Contrasting Soil Types. Environmental Science and Pollution Research. link> doi> link> full text>2022.
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Portable X-ray fluorescence (pXRF) analysis of heavy metal contamination in church graveyards with contrasting soil types. Environ Sci Pollut Res Int, 55278-55292, vol. 29(36). link> doi> full text>2022.
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The use of portable XRF as a forensic geoscience non-destructive trace evidence tool for environmental and criminal investigations. Forensic Sci Int, 111175, vol. 332. link> doi> full text>2022.
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Monitoring of simulated clandestine graves of dismembered victims using UAVs, electrical tomography, and GPR over one year to aid investigations of human rights violations in Colombia, South America. J Forensic Sci, 1060-1071, vol. 67(3). link> doi> full text>2022.
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Geophysical monitoring of simulated clandestine burials of murder victims to aid forensic investigators. Geology Today, 63-65, vol. 37(2). doi> link> full text>2021.
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‘Scallywag Bunkers’: Geophysical Investigations of WW2 Auxiliary Unit Operational Bases (OBs) in the UK. Journal of Conflict Archaeology, 4-31, vol. 15(1). link> doi> link> full text>2020.
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Geophysical monitoring of simulated homicide burials for forensic investigations. Sci Rep, 7544, vol. 10(1). link> doi> full text>2020.
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The Search for "Fred": An Unusual Vertical Burial Case. J Forensic Sci, 1530-1539, vol. 64(5). link> doi> full text>2019.
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Testing Application of Geographical Information Systems, Forensic Geomorphology and Electrical Resistivity Tomography to Investigate Clandestine Grave Sites in Colombia, South America. J Forensic Sci, 266-273, vol. 65(1). link> doi> full text>2020.
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Geophysical Investigations of WW2 UK air-raid shelters. Journal of Conflict Archaeology, 167-197, vol. 13(3). link> doi> link> full text>2019.
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Wildlife crime: The application of forensic geoscience to assist with criminal investigations. Forensic Sci Int, e11-e18, vol. 294. link> doi> full text>2019.
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Determining geophysical responses from burials in graveyards and cemeteries. GEOPHYSICS, B245-B255, vol. 82(6). link> doi> full text>2017.
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Multidisciplinary Investigations at P.O.W. Camp 198, Bridgend, S. Wales: Site of a Mass Escape in March 1945. Journal of Conflict Archaeology, 166-191, vol. 11(2-3). link> doi> link> full text>2017.
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Long-term Geophysical Monitoring of Simulated Clandestine Graves using Electrical and Ground Penetrating Radar Methods: 4-6 Years After Burial. J Forensic Sci, 309-321, vol. 61(2). link> doi> full text>2016.
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Detection and characterisation of Black Death burials by multi-proxy geophysical methods. JOURNAL OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL SCIENCE, 132-141, vol. 59. link> doi> full text>2015.
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The use of magnetic susceptibility as a forensic search tool. Forensic Sci Int, 31-42, vol. 246. link> doi> full text>2015.
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Multidisciplinary Investigations at P.O.W. Camp 198, Bridgend, Wales: Site of a Mass Escape in March 1945. doi>
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Preliminary hand-held thermal imaging results of sequential monitoring of a simulated deceased individual on terrestrial ground. doi>
Other
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Geophysical monitoring of simulated clandestine graves using electrical and GPR methods: 0-3 years after burial. European Association of Geoscientists & Engineers (EAGE). doi> full text>2011.
School address
Lennard-Jones School of Chemical and Physical Sciences
Lennard-Jones Building
Keele University
Staffordshire
ST5 5BG, UK
Phone (School Office): +44 (0)1782 733033, +44 (0)1782 733313
Email: chemistry@keele.ac.uk, forensics@keele.ac.uk, physics@keele.ac.uk
Programme directors
Chemistry and Medicinal Chemistry
Dr Matthew O'Brien
Tel : +44 (0)1782 734371
Email : m.obrien@keele.ac.uk
Forensic Science
Dr Jamie K. Pringle
Tel : +44 (0)1782 733163
Email : j.k.pringle@keele.ac.uk
Physics and Astrophysics
Dr Arumugam Mahendrasingam
Tel : +44 (0)1782 733312
Email : a.mahendrasingam@keele.ac.uk
Admission tutors
Chemistry and Medicinal Chemistry
Dr Natalie Capel
Tel : +44 (0)1782 733584
Email : n.j.capel@keele.ac.uk
Forensic Science
Victoria Cartwright
Tel : +44 (0)1782 733584
Email : v.cartwright@keele.ac.uk
Physics and Astrophysics
Dr Patrick Connell
Tel : +44 (0)1782 733892
Email : physics@keele.ac.uk or p.j.connell@keele.ac.uk