Mr Jonathan Wright

Faculty: Education, Health and Sciences

School: School of Science

Subject Area: Forensic Sciences

I am a Senior Lecturer in Forensic Science and the programme leader for Forensic science and Forensic Science with Criminology undergraduate degrees.

Teaching responsibilities

I am responsible for the program leadership and teaching a number of aspects of Forensic Science, Crime scene science and human identification techniques across the undergraduate degree programmes.

Professional interests

All aspects of Forensic Science interest me, I am an advissor to a number of authors (including Terry Pratchett) and have also been consulted on a number of film and TV shows.

I am especially interested in the history of Forensic Science and its uses in the investigation of crime.

Research interests

My research interests are blood pattern analysis,firearms ,vehicles and vehicle related crime, latent mark development (fingermarks and footwear), and fire investigation.

I am also interested in the study of older 'cold cases'.

International Experience

I have presented work at a number of International Conferences and meetings.

Membership of professional bodies and advisory committees

I am a Member of the International Association of Blood Pattern Analysts.

Additional Interests and Activities

Consultancy work; Historical Studies, Children's books.

Media experience

I was the series advisor for 'Forensic Casebook', an ITV series featuring Matthew Kelly.

I am often on the Radio and in the media discussing various aspects of Forensic Science.

Undergraduate qualifications

• GiBiol (London)

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