Ray Palmer BSc, MSc, FFSSoc
Specialism: forensic examination and analysis of fibres and textiles & forensic biology
Ray graduated with a BSc (Hons) in Biological Sciences in 1980 and was awarded a postgraduate MSc in Forensic Science after studying at the University of Strathclyde, Forensic Science Unit in 1981.
He has over 25 years operational experience, involving the application of all aspects of forensic biology in the investigation of violent crime within both the English and Scottish legal systems.
During his career, he has dealt with a number of high profile cases of national concern and presented expert testimony in court (e.g. Operation Sumac (‘The Suffolk Strangler’) & Operation Abnet (‘The Jigsaw Murder’).
From 1999-2011, he was employed by the Forensic Science Service, where as Principal Forensic Scientist he had national responsibility as professional lead in the forensic examination of fibres and textiles.
As well as working as a Consultant to Forensic Access, Ray also works as a Senior Lecturer and Programme Leader in the Department of Forensic Science at Northumbria University, Newcastle Upon Tyne.
He is a Fellow of The Forensic Science Society and the author of a number of published scientific papers and reference texts relating to the forensic analysis of fibres. He is also serves on the committee of the ENFSI European Fibre Group and is a member of the editorial committee of ‘Science & Justice’. He has delivered presentations and seminars to audiences all over Europe, the USA and Asia.
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