School of Physical Sciences - Senior Lecturer in Forensic Science
University of Kent
Canterbury CT2 7NZ, UK
Phone: 01227 823693
E-mail: R.Green@kent.ac.uk
University of Kent
Canterbury CT2 7NZ, UK
Phone: 01227 823693
E-mail: R.Green@kent.ac.uk
Institution (Date from - Date to) | Degree(s) or Diploma(s) obtained: |
Forensic Science Society 1994 | Diploma in Forensic Investigation |
Canterbury Christchurch University 1994 - 2000 |
MSc (Distinction) – Performance of Scientific Investments MA (Distinction) – Performance & Motivation in Scientific Support Post Graduate Diploma in Management Studies (Distinction) |
University of St Andrews 2007 - 2010 | Certificate in Terrorism Studies (particular interest – the use of biometry to combat terrorism) f. M.Litt. Terrorism Studies and Political Violence (Distinction) |
Bob is currently the director of undergraduate studies leading the forensic science programmes at the University of Kent. He has almost 30 years practical experience working in the field of forensic science, teaching and policing study. During this period he has been responsible for the management of many serious and notable crime scenes. In addition he has undertaken much development work both in the UK and abroad and is the author of several national reviews of forensic science. For his services to forensic science he was made an OBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours list of 2008.
Research interests are in the practical applications of forensic science to solve both minor and major crimes and leading undergraduate research in areas of toxicology; the analysis of legal highs as well as other biometric projects.
2002 | ACPO Guide on Investigation of Vehicle Crime (Major Contributor) |
2002 | ACPO Guide on Investigation of Burglary (Major Contributor) |
2004 | Scientific Work Improvement Modelling (PSU Publication) |
2004 | PSU Good Practice Guide – Investigation of Cold Case Sexual Offences (Major Contributor & Editor) |
2006 | Handbook of Criminal Investigation (Chapter 12) – Willan Publishers |
2006 | PSU Investigators Guide to Familial DNA Technology (Editor) |
2007 | Scientific Work Improvement Modelling – Evaluation and findings |
2010 | HMIC Valuing the Police in Times of Austerity |
2010 | Evidence to Home Affairs Select Committee on closure of the FSS |
2011 | Crime and terrorism; the interlinked phenomenon |
2013 | Society engagement – the benefits of block membership (Interfaces) |
2014 | The future of forensic science with the benefit of hindsight (Expert Witness Journal) |
2014 | Forensic DNA testing (Expert Witness Journal) |
All Sci Forschen Journals are Open Access