Roger Robson, BSc, FSB, FFSSoc
Specialism: textile fibres and scientific advice on broad range of forensic techniques
Roger Robson is the Managing Director of Forensic Access. As well as having a track record in management (Head of Homicide & Cold Case Review and Head of Operations, Forensic Alliance and LGC Forensics) he has also been a practising forensic scientist since 1977. He has a broad range of skills and specialises in crimes involving textile fibres and hairs where he is recognised for his work on many of the highest profile cases in the UK.
Roger's forensic science expertise
- the examination of crime scenes, especially murder scenes
- the recovery of trace evidence using 1:1 mapping
- directing and conducting detailed laboratory work on exhibits and samples
- the examination of textiles and other fibres
- analytical comparison of dyes and polymers
- the identification and comparison of human and animal hairs
- industrial enquiries including sourcing of items and sourcing contamination
- the assessment of the significance of scientific findings in the context of the case
- the presentation of both written and oral evidence to courts
- giving advice and undertaking reviews for unsolved cases and Appeals
Roger has lectured extensively abroad whilst representing the FSS, Forensic Alliance and LGC Forensics. He chaired international forensic groups, including ENFSI and was a co-author for European Guidelines in Forensic Examination of Fibres. He was an Assessor for trace evidence for CRFP (2000 – 2002) and is now actively involved in offering independent advice on the more difficult cases in the UK and occasionally abroad.
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