About

I am the Head of Forensic Science and the Deputy Head of the Dept. of Natural Sciences in the College of Life and Natural Sciences.

Teaching responsibilities

I teach on the Biology, Zoology and Forensic Science programmes. I have a wide range of teaching responsibilities from genetics and molecular biology to forensic science. I am Module Leader for the level six module 'Science Communication'.

Research interests

I am interested in Forensic Science research specifically the areas of Forensic Handwriting and Document Analysis. I also research pedagogy, specifically in innovative teaching and assessment and gamification (serious games in education).

Membership of professional bodies

• The British Science Association – (2009 - Present) Chairman of the Derbyshire Branch and (2011 - present) elected member of the General Committee.
• Higher Education Academy – National Teaching Fellow (FHEA, NTF)
• Chartered Society of Forensic Science – Professional Member (MCFS)
• Royal Society of Biology – Professional Member (MRSB)
• Association of Learning and Technology - Member

Qualifications

Undergraduate Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences - University of Warwick.

Postgraduate Qualifications

• Postgraduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching, University of Derby
• MSc Forensic Science, Kings College London.

Research Qualifications

• PhD - Pharmacy, University of Nottingham.