Dr Adrian MT Linacre

I was educated at Edinburgh University and then Sussex University before joining the Centre for Forensic Science at Strathclyde University.

I have been working at the centre since 1994. My main areas of teaching are in the field of forensic biology; including body fluid analysis, blood pattern analysis, DNA profiling for human identification and the investigation of wildlife crimes.

I am the selector for the MSc in Forensic Science and I am course co-ordinator for the BSc degree in Forensic Biology. I and teach both on the Forensic and Analytical Chemistry degrees, Forensic Biology degree and to the MSc class.

I perform casework for the Courts and have been Authorised by the Secretary of State for Scotland to give evidence for the last 15 years. I am also an assessor in the area of Human Contact Traces for the Council for the Registration of Forensic Practitioners as well as being a Registered Forensic Practitioner. Recent cases include the unlawful killing of Damilola Taylor and a review of Low Template DNA Typing.

I also perform assist in wildlife crime investigations and have published widely in this area.