Anthony Schembri is a respected law enforcement and academic professional with over four decades’ experience in the field. Over the years, he has drawn praise from such varied sources as New York City Mayor, President Jimmy Carter, Florida Governor Jeb Bush, and New York Governor Mario Cuomo. First appointed to the Brooklyn District Attorneys Office he advanced to Deputy Chief of the Narcotics Bureau, then to Director of Training at the District Attorneys Police Academy. Anthony Schembri has served as the city’s Deputy Inspector General, investigating cases of major crime and corruption. He was appointed by the Mayor of New York as Corrections Commissioner, a position putting him in charge of 12,000 uniformed officers and 20,000 inmates at 19 separate jail facilities. Today, the Citrus County, Florida, resident serves as a Visiting Professor at Oxford and Sheffield Hallam University and named Outstanding Professor of the Year at the University of Florida.

Crime Scene Investigation and Management

Dr. Gatti has a degree in Physics and the PhD in Bioengineering. In 2012 she was honoured with an International Fellowship by the world Societies of Biomaterials and Engineering (FSBE). At present she is Vicepresident of the Nanodiagnostics Foundation with a specific mission on the health of babies and is supervisor of the scientific laboratory of the Foundation where a Field Emission Gun environmental Scanning Electron Microscope works for the nanopathologic studies.He is Past Professor of Biomaterials at the Faculty of Biosciences and Biotechnologies at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia (Italy) and director of the Laboratory of Biomaterials. She was Consultant of all the Governmental Commissions on Depleted Uranium and related diseases. For that she had 2 auditions at the House of Lords in London and collaborated with the Department of Defense in USA. She was Coordinator of the nano-eco-toxicological Project of the Ministry of Defence of Italy and coordinated two EU research projects of Nanopathology, Nanotoxicity and of Nanoecotoxicity.

Forensic aspects of a neurological disease : Fronto Temporal Dementia

Criminal Investigative Analyst Criminal Intelligence Analyst Geographic Profiler GPA I Certified Anti-Terrorism Specialist.

Professor and Dean of Applied Sciences European Forensic Institute. Between 1969 and 2008, he had a full career as a practitioner with the Directorate of Forensic Services New Scotland Yard, in the roles of Fingerprint expert, Crime scene Investigator, Crime Scene manager and Crime Scene Coordinator. In project management he created modern sequential treatment laboratories designed to deal with the volume crime in London and pioneered the concept of Forensic Intelligence. He set up one of the world’s first Forensic Intelligence Units in 2001 and was the Head of Forensic Intelligence Metropolitan Police until 2008. He has the Kings College London University Diploma in Crime Scene Investigation and Fingerprint Expertise. He developed the wireless, three electrode, method of electrostatic dust mark lifting, the Pathfinder’ now used worldwide. In 2012 he published the textbook ‘Forensic Intelligence’ CRC Press. In 2018 he joined the European Forensic Institute as a lecturer and was invited to lecture on Forensic Intelligence at the Istituto Di Scienze Forense, Corporate University, Milan. In 2021 he was awarded a Professorship in Criminology, Forensic Criminology and Forensic Intelligence and awarded the role of President of the Istituto Di Scienze Forense University Milan. In February 2024 the university renewed his professorship. He has been a member of the Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences (CSFS) since 1983, and in October 2024 was elected as the Honorary Editor of the CSFS.

Electrostatic dust shoe & Tyre mark search and recovery techniques

Dr. Swindell is a professor of Social Work at Mississippi State University and recently made history as the first teaching Ph.D. and MSW in Social Work to be awarded tenure and achieve the rank of professor. Swindell also independently contracts as a mitigation expert and expert witness, working with men serving capital murder sentences on death row in the US. She has over 30 years of experience in forensic social work and brings a wealth of information from sociology, social work, and forensic testimony evidence retrieval to this conference. Dr. Swindell completed her Ph.D. (2001) and MSW (1992) in Social Work from the University of Alabama.

Forensic Social Work Perspectives on Post-Incarceration PTSD Symptomology

Carlos A. Gutiérrez Ayala holds a Doctorate in Forensic Sciences from the Instituto de Ciencias Jurídicas de Nayarit (Law Science Institute of Nayarit State), Mexico. He also earned a Master of Science in Forensic Sciences from Chaminade University of Honolulu, USA, a Master’s in Educational Management from Universidad Andrés Bello in Chile, and a Master’s in Forensic and Legal Medicine from Tech University in Spain. Dr. Gutiérrez is a retired Captain of the Chilean National Police, where he served for 18 years. He is a globally recognized forensic expert, has received awards in several countries, is the author of two books, and has been a speaker at numerous scientific conferences worldwide. He is currently an Assistant Professor of Forensic Sciences at Chaminade University of Honolulu.

Dave Oswald is the Principal of Forensic Restitution, a boutique forensic accounting and investigation firm based in Oakville, Ontario. A Chartered Professional Accountant and Certified Forensic Investigator, Dave has led complex fraud, corruption, and financial-misrepresentation cases across Canada and internationally. His work spans procurement fraud, construction inflation schemes, business interruption claims, asset-misappropriation investigations, and high-stakes litigation support. Known for his clear, evidence-driven analysis, Dave has assisted law firms, insurers, First Nations, and private companies in uncovering the truth behind distorted financial records. He is a frequent speaker on fraud risk, ethics, and forensic methodologies, and serves on the ACFI Board of Regents

Financial Statement Fraud: Uncovering the Hidden Narrative

My name is Rudolf Van der Berg, and I am employed as a Specialist Forensic Investigator with the Forensic Pathology Service (FPS) in the Department of Health, Western Cape. I currently serve in the rural region of the Western Cape, where I have been performing specialised duties as a Death Scene Investigator for the past five years. Prior to this, I was based at the Metro District Office in Cape Town. Before joining FPS, I served 18 years in the South African Police Service, from February 2002 until April 2020. During this time, I was stationed at Ladysmith LCRC in KwaZulu-Natal and later at Somerset West LCRC in the Western Cape. I performed a broad range of forensic duties, including Official Photographer, Draughtsman, Videographer, and Forensic Examiner. These roles allowed me to gain extensive experience in crime scene documentation, evidence processing, and forensic analysis. Throughout my career, I have completed numerous theoretical and practical training courses at leading SAPS training institutions, including Pretoria, Durban Provincial Training (KZN), Pretoria CRC, Ladysmith LCRC (KZN), Paarl Training Institution (WC), and Somerset West LCRC (WC). Through these training interventions, I was trained in Crime Scene Investigation, Advanced Crime Scene Processing techniques, fingerprint analysis, forensic photography, plan drawing, and videography. I further completed the LCRC Forensic Course for Crime Scene Investigation and the DNA Evidence Recovery Course, where I received training in search, recovery, presumptive and confirmatory testing, and collection of human biological fluids. Additionally, I completed an AFIS expert operator’s course. In 2006, I appeared before an adjudicational panel and was evaluated across various categories involving crime scene processing and fingerprint analysis. I was found competent and was awarded the status of Criminalistic and Fingerprint Expert, a milestone that reflects my commitment to professionalism, accuracy, and ongoing development in the forensic field. Over the years, I have remained passionate about advancing forensic practice, ensuring highquality

I am Dr. Shaimaa Mohamed Abd El-Fattah Hassan, an Associate Professor of Histology and Cell Biology .I earned my M.B.B.Ch. (Excellent with Honor), M.Sc. , and M.D. from Menoufia University. I also hold a Professional Diploma in Medical Education and certifications in item authoring, bioethics, and AI in medical education, teaching and training. My research focuses on experimental and clinical studies, medical education, stem cells, disease models, and nanoparticles, with around 20 publications in Q1–Q2 journals indexed in Scopus and Web of Science. I have actively participated in several international conferences and serve as a peer reviewer for leading international journals. I am a member of the Egyptian Society of Histology & Cytology and the Egyptian Society for Medical Education (ESME).

Keynote Presentation Prof Shaimaa Mohamed Hassan Battergie Medical College Saudi Arabia Title:Rosmarinic Acid Mitigates Poly Cystic Ovary Syndrome Pathophysiology by Modulating MCP-1 and VEGF: Insights from Biochemical and Histopathological Analyses

Dr. M. Denise Gemmellaro received her PhD in Entomology from Rutgers University, with a dissertation in Medico-Legal Forensic Entomology, which is the application of the study of insects to forensic investigations. She has been involved in the field of forensic entomology for several years, during which she has trained state police, FBI, pathologists, lawyers and other professionals in the field of forensics, as well as undergraduate and graduate students. Dr. Gemmellaro’s research is focused on using insects (maggots) in forensic investigations to establish time of colonization, movement of the bodies and potential presence of illegal substances in the body; moreover, she is conducting research in other areas of forensic, such as BPA (Blood Pattern Analysis), forensic molecular biology and forensic entomotoxicology. Dr. Gemmellaro is a Diplomate and current vice-chair of the American Board of Forensic Entomology, and of several forensic societies, among which the American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS), the Entomological Society of America (ESA), the North America Forensic Entomology Association (NAFEA), the European Association for Forensic Entomology (EAFE)."

'Importance of entomological evidence in death investigations - the role of the ABFE”

Ian is Head of Biomedical and Forensic Science, and a Professor of Learning and Teaching at the University of Derby (UK). He is a National Teaching Fellow and Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy; he was named Royal Society of Biology Higher Education Lecture of the Year in 2017. His research interests centre around game-based learning and playful pedagogies.

Ctrl+C, Ctrl+AI? Rethinking Writing and Forensic Research in the Machine Age

Sarah Lambert has a master’s degree in forensic science from Nebraska Wesleyan University. She has been working as a Crime Scene Investigator for 12+ years in California and Texas, USA. Sarah recently published Crime Scene Investigator (CSI) Field Guide, a reference guide for use in the field by crime scene investigators which includes a variety of documented methods.

Processing Evidence from a Fire Scene

Robert B. Fried has over 23 years of experience collecting and investigating electronic evidence. Robert serves on the Board of Advisors for the Masters in Investigations program at the University of New Haven, and the EC-Council Global Advisory Board for the CHFI certification. He maintains certifications, including: CFCE, EnCE, and GCFA. Robert is a licensed PI in Michigan, New York and South Carolina. He is the author of the books, Forensic Data Collections 2.0: The Guide for Defensible & Efficient Processes and Forensic Data Collections 2.0: A Selection of Trusted Digital Forensics Content.

Electronic Evidence Management: A Forensic Perspective

Dr. Mira Kapetanović is a Canadian scholar, educator, and researcher whose interdisciplinary work bridges forensic psychology, artificial intelligence, and legal decision-making. She currently teaches and supervises in forensic psychology, criminology, and community-based research. Her current research focuses on the development of AI-assisted sentencing algorithms grounded in quantum probability theory, exploring how quantum cognitive models can illuminate human biases in judicial reasoning and juror decision-making. Drawing on her background in both psychology and legal studies, Dr. Kapetanović integrates computational modeling, behavioral analysis, and ethical inquiry to address issues of algorithmic fairness, transparency, and justice reform. Her recent manuscripts include Reflections Behind Bars: A Comparative Analysis of Literacy, Offense Patterns, and Thematic Self-Presentation in Canadian and American Inmate Populations. Dr. Kapetanović’s work continues to advance a holistic understanding of how technology, cognition, and human behavior intersect within the justice system — with the aim of promoting more equitable, evidence-based legal outcomes.

Artificial Intelligence and the Architecture of Legal Decision-Making: Toward a Quantum- Cognitive Framework for Judicial Fairness

Louis Sorkin received his Masters of Science in Entomology from the University of Connecticut, at Storrs and began his entomological career of over 43 years in the Department of Entomology (Division of Invertebrate Zoology) at the American Museum of Natural History, New York City, working on arachnid systematics and insect cuisine. He also curated the extensive, preserved arachnid and myriapod collections. He has worked with pest management companies and has taught recertification courses over the years relying on proper identification and ecology to manage and control pest species. He is the principal entomologist and founder of Entsult Associates, Inc.

An Introduction to Forensic Entomology

Michael Graziano is a retired Detective who worked at the Suffolk County Police Department. Michael Graziano worked with the Suffolk County Police Department for 25 years. Michael began his career as a Patrol Officer. Due to his extensive computer and programming skills, along with his ability to implement these skills to his police work, he was promoted to work in the department's C.O.P.E Unit and then the department's I.T. Section. During his work in these units, he was responsible for creating programs that tracked gang members, stolen items, and patrol checks. Michael had been awarded several department recognitions for his arrests resulting from his police investigations. Michael was promoted to Detective and assigned to the Computer Crime Unit. During his almost 12 years in the Computer Crimes Unit, Michael was responsible for forensic analysis of digital evidence, including computers, mobile devices, DVRs, and other digital media, in such investigations as homicide, narcotics, white color crimes, and child exploitation. Michael was responsible for starting up and heading forensics investigations in the Megan's Law task force. Michael had been awarded several recognitions for his hard work in child exploitation cases that resulted in protecting children from sexual exploitation. Michael finished his last year with the Suffolk County Police Department as a Detective in Criminal Intel, where he was responsible for forensic investigations involving homeland security and gang investigations. Michael is the co-owner, with his wife, of Executive Digital Group. Executive Digital Group offers services that include Digital Forensics, Cybersecurity along with I.T. Technology strategies and support.

Emerging Trends in Digital Evidence Collection: Challenges and Innovations in the AI and Cloud Era

Zaida Guajardo, has completed her Master's in Criminal Profiler in Alicante, Spain, at the School of Criminología y Criminalística. She holds a bachelor's in Criminal Justice from National University College, with a focus on forensic investigations. Graphology and Graphoscopier in Colegio Mexicano de Grafologia y Criminalistica , Diploma in behavioral disorders in children and adolescents from the Mexican Federation of Criminology and Criminalistics Diploma in behavioral disorders in adults from Mexican federation of Criminology and Criminalistics among some other specialties in graphology

Dr. James graduated from a one-year course, McGill University, Dental Forensics Program; part on-campus training with the Surete du Quebec Forensics Team. Dr James is focusing on Child Abuse, Elderly Abuse, Human Trafficking, and Intimate Partner Violence. He also gives educational PowerPoint presentations on these topics. Also, trained at University of Tennessee, Body Farm, and Clandestine Grave Recovery. Dr Frizzell’s motto is: “The Power of Observation”, in the forensic’s world.

Forensic Psychology: Cannibus Effects

Roshni Ladny, Ph.D. Dr. Ladny earned an M.S in Clinical Psychology, and M.S in Criminology and a Ph.D. in Criminology & Criminal Justice. She conducts research and engages in advocacy for The European Link Coalition. She is a criminologist and professor at Florida Gulf Coast University and a certified domestic violence victim advocate with clinical experience working with victims and perpetrators of family violence. Research Expertise: Childhood Trauma, Animal Cruelty, Violence Prevention Programming & Policy Development. Deborah Wilson earned an M.A.in Psychoanalytic Studies and is also a Registered Mental Health Nurse. She is a practicing Psychotherapist with training in Child Safeguarding Procedures and is also a member of the British Psychoanalytic Society (accredited). She serves as the Morocco Director for The European Link Coalition and is a Ph.D. candidate researching The Rights of the Child and UN CRC GC26.

Violence Against Animals as Violence Against Children- Implications of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child GC 26 and Challenges and Goals in Policy and Program Development

Attorney Ecleynne Mercy Esq. is a highly accomplished Haitian American attorney, a proud graduate of Howard University and Western Michigan University Cooley Law School, and a first-generation leader in her field. She serves as the Head of the Personal Injury Department at L. Marcius Joseph & Associates LLC, where she oversees a broad range of legal matters, including automobile accidents, slip and falls, and premises liability cases. Attorney Mercy is the founder of Legal Upgrade, a company dedicated to offering legal guidance, instruction, and wellness- based frameworks to individual ls, businesses, and communities. She designs innovative programs such as workshops to help students maximize their essay scores on the Georgia Bar Exam and provides targeted support for repeat bar takers. A member of several professional organizations, including the DeKalb Bar Association, the State Bar of Georgia, the Georgia Asso ciation of Black Women Attorneys, National Conference of Black Lawyers and the Haitian American Lawyers Association of Georgia, Attorney Mercy demonstrates her dedication to professional development and community engagement

Color Blindness and Constitutional Policing: The Case for Mandatory Vision Standards in Federal Law Enforcement

ROMINA GISELE AGEITOS works as a Technical Expert Advisor alongside a multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary team dedicated to Forensic Sciences in order to assist the Justice system, both in person and virtually

ANALYSIS OF PAPILLOSCOPICAL FINGERPRINTS OBTAINED AT THE LOCATION OF THE FACTS

Dr. Anjli Devi is a forensic dentist with a background in clinical dentistry and a growing expertise in forensic odontology. After graduating with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) from Al-Tamash Institute of Dental Medicine, Pakistan, her interest in the intersection of science, law, and justice led her to pursue an MSc in Forensic Dentistry at the University of Dundee, Scotland. Her academic work explores innovative approaches in disaster victim identification, dental age estimation, and bite mark analysis, while also examining the intersection of medical, legal, and forensic frameworks in modern investigations. Dr.Devi goal is to enhance the understanding of forensic odontology’s role in global forensic practice and to advocate for stronger integration of dental evidence in medico-legal investigations.

The Overlooked Evidence: The Role of Forensic Odontology in Modern Forensic Investigations

My name is Katie-Jane Hobbs and I am currently working as a Forensic Science and Criminology course leader and lecturer at Havant and South Downs College - Alton in the United Kingdom. I have always had a passion for forensic science ever since I was young and specialise in the Archaeological aspects of forensic science. I have obtained my degree and masters from Staffordshire University and will be starting a PhD in Criminology next September. I really enjoy the subject knowledge and looking into the reasons why criminals behave in a certain way. I have a passion for the field and work well with my colleagues and learners. My field allows me to grow and develop and work to my ability.

Adapting Forensic Teaching for the virtual world

Jay Makwana is a cybersecurity and digital forensics professional with a First-Class Honours MSc in Cybercrime and Digital Investigations and a BSc in Cyber Security and Digital Forensics. Passionate about bridging the gap between technology, investigation, and human impact, Makwana has developed hands-on experience across cyber threat analysis, digital evidence handling, and open-source intelligence (OSINT). He has previously contributed to projects focused on cyber awareness, digital investigations, and operational security, including hosting a podcast series that explores the social and psychological dimensions of cybercrime. With a solid foundation in both the technical and investigative aspects of cybersecurity, Makwana is dedicated to promoting responsible digital practices and strengthening cyber resilience. His work reflects a commitment to innovation, continuous learning, and collaboration across disciplines to better understand and combat the evolving landscape of cyber threats.

Combating Child Sexual Exploitation in the Cyberworld: Forensic and Strategic Approaches to Tackling CSAM on Social Media

Melissa Phelan is a crime analyst that has served families on both the state and federal level as a consultant since 2015. She works with victims and their loved ones pro-bono as a 3rd party consultant to provide in depth reports and analysis with the goal of providing new leads, evidence or potential locations of victims. She specializes in criminal profiling on cold cases and active missing persons & homicide investigations. Melissa has dedicated her life to protecting innocent people, while ensuring that those in law enforcement are properly supported through evidence-based strategies and education. She has dedicated 10 years of research into new profiling methodologies, reform regarding human trafficking and watchlist abuse. She is also well versed in the complexities faced regarding organized harassment and illegal surveillance programs.

FateGuard: Leveraging Technology for Public Safety Beginning in the Dating World.

Rach Strzelecki started her career as a Crime and Intelligence Analyst for Cleveland Police, working on several major investigations including human trafficking, vulnerable missing persons, drugs, and suspicious deaths. In 2006, she started guest lecturing for Teesside University in crime analytics, intelligence, and forensic investigation before securing a permanent role as a lecturer in policing. Rach has also worked at University of Wolverhampton, Interactive Pro, Buckinghamshire College Group and more recently holds a position of Head of School at Arden university. Her research has predominantly related to sexual offences and paedophilia however her publications have been within the field of terrorism, police and forensic investigations and online teaching and learning. Since joining Arden university Rach has pushed the boundaries in teaching forensic investigation with the creation of a virtual reality crime world where students can practice the processes and procedures in a virtual world, building up those employability skills before they graduate and enter into the industry.

Christabel Francis is an Assistant Lecturer at the department of Anatomical Sciences, University of Calabar, Nigeria. She obtained her first degree in Anatomy from the department of Anatomical Sciences in 2018. She proceeded to get a Master's degree in Forensic Science (Forensic Taphonomy) at the University of Kent, United Kingdom in 2023. She is a passionate Forensic Scientist who would like to push the frontiers of the field in Africa. Her short-term goal is to mentor young scientists who are willing to take Forensic Science as a career path in Nigeria. She intends to establish a private Forensic Crime Laboratory in Nigeria in the near future.

Review of Scatter Patterns of Human Remains in Indoor Environments by Domesticated Cats (Felis catus) in the United Kingdom and their Forensic Implications: A Case Study