Keith Unwin
Head of Biological Sciences and Senior Lecturer in Forensic and Applied Biology
Biological Sciences
email: k.unwin@worc.ac.uk
tel: 01905 542482
I first became a Forensic scientist in 2000, shortly after I graduated with honours in Applied Biology from Newcastle University. Since that time I have worked for two of the largest Forensic providers in the country. During my time as a court going Reporting officer, I have been involved in many high profile investigation and scenes. I have also been involved in the training of Forensic scientists and police officers in areas of scene examination and court reporting.
In 2011 I became a lecturer at the 成人B站 alongside my role as a Forensic scientist. I found that enjoyed it and that I got great satisfaction from seeing students develop, learn and grow through the three-year course and go on to become scientific professionals in their own rights.
Teaching & Research
Teaching interests
My areas of expertise include:
- Blood pattern analysis
- Forensic DNA profiling and interpretation
- Expert testimony
- Body fluid examination and interpretation
- Interpretation of evidence including Bayesian statistics and probabilities
- Crime scene interpretation
In addition to those areas detailed above I also teach:
- Forensic archaeology
- Human Health and Disease
- Project and career development
Research interests
- Transfer and persistence of forensic evidence.
- Interpretation of evidence.
Professional Bodies
Professional member of the Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences
Additional Responsibilities
External responsibilities:
- Forensic scientist with Cellmark Forensic Services since February 2012
- Previously employed as a Forensic Scientist with the Forensic Science Service February 2000 July 2011
- STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) ambassador
Internal responsibilities:
- Personal Tutor for many students
- Independent study tutor for forensic disciplines