Dr Timothy Lee

Lecturer in Forensic Science

School of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences

01752 636700 Ext:5003

tlee@marjon.ac.uk

Role Summary

I am currently a Lecturer and the interim Programme Leader for BSc (Hons) Forensic Science and BSc (Hons) Forensic Investigation at Plymouth Marjon University. I hold a PhD in Science (Forensic Science) from Western Sydney University. I am experienced in teaching in the higher education sector and have been an associate in university teaching since 2016.

I obtained a Bachelor of Forensic Science (Honours) in Applied Chemistry at the University of Technology Sydney. My passion in forensic identification led me to complete an Australian Research Council-funded PhD that focused on using functionalised silicon oxide nanoparticles to develop latent fingermarks.

Since joining Marjon in 2022, I have been involved in developing and delivering content for various modules including Forensic Biology, Future Forensics, Forensic Quality Standards and Advanced Forensic Analysis.

My research interests include latent fingermark detection and enhancement, fingerprint analysis, trace evidence analysis and interpretation of evidence.

Qualifications

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Science (Forensic Science), Western Sydney University

Bachelor of Forensic Sceince (Honours) in Applied Chemistry, University of Technology Sydney

Bachelor of Forensic Science in Applied Chemistry, University of Technology Sydney

Teaching

Advanced Forensic Analysis

Forensic Biology

Forensic Quality Standards

Future Forensics

Honours Project

Research

Latent fingermark detection and enhancement

Fingerprint analysis

Trace evidence analysis

Interpretation of evidence

Publications

Lee, P. L. T., Kanodarwala, F. K., Lennard, C., Spindler, X., Spikmans, V., Roux, C., & Moret, S. (2022). Latent fingermark detection using functionalised silicon oxide nanoparticles: Investigation into novel application procedures. Forensic Science International, 335, 111275. Show publication

Lee, P. L. T., Kanodarwala, F. K., Lennard, C., Spindler, X., Spikmans, V., Roux, C., & Moret, S. (2020). Latent fingermark detection using functionalised silicon oxide nanoparticles: Optimisation and comparison with cyanoacrylate fuming. Forensic Science International, 315 (110442), 1-12. Show publication

Lee, P. L. T., Kanodarwala, F. K., Lennard, C., Spindler, X., Spikmans, V., Roux, C., & Moret, S. (2019). Latent fingermark detection using functionalised silicon oxide nanoparticles: Method optimisation and evaluation. Forensic Science International, 298, 372-383. Show publication

Moret, S., Lee, P. L. T., de la Hunty, M., Spindler, X., Lennard, C., & Roux, C. (2019). Single metal deposition versus physical developer: A comparison between two advanced fingermark detection techniques. Forensic Science International, 294, 103-112. Show publication

Expert Membership of professional bodies

The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences (CSFS) - Affiliate

Australian and New Zealand Forensic Science Society (ANZFSS) - Member