Biography

I am an early-mid-career academic in forensic and analytical chemistry at Curtin University. I teach and coordinate several units in chemistry, forensic science and scientific research at all levels from 1st year to Masters. I also have professional laboratory experience in illicit drug and soil quality analysis.

My research interests primarily lie in trace evidence analysis and document examination, with regular collaborators including ChemCentre WA, Document Examination Solutions WA and the ANSTO Australia Synchrotron. I am President for the Western Australian Branch of the Australian and New Zealand Forensic Science Society, a Section Editor for the open-access journal Forensic Science International: Reports, and a discipline scientific consultant in chemical ink analysis for the training provider Forensic Foundations International.

I am enthusiastic about engaging public audiences of all ages with chemistry and forensics, as well as increasing the visibility of women in science. For this reason, I am a regular science communicator through social media, professional societies and science outreach events

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