Ben Lanham

Ben Lanham is a Senior Lecturer in Forensic Science within the Department of Life and Environmental Sciences at Bournemouth University. He brings extensive industry experience from 19 years at a leading UK forensic service provider, where he served as a Senior Reporting Scientist and Scientific Lead for biology scenes.

His research and professional interests center on forensic biology, DNA profiling, blood pattern interpretation, and cold case investigations. With deep expertise in crime scene analysis and multi-disciplinary forensic leadership, he also focuses on expert witness training and courtroom testimony skills.

Ben has provided expert evidence in the courts of England and Wales and has contributed to UKAS assessments and internal quality audits, maintaining high forensic standards.

• Forensic Biology
• DNA Profiling
• Crime Scene Investigation
• Blood Pattern Analysis
• Cold Case Review
• Expert Witness Training

He has been actively involved in mentoring and training forensic scientists, particularly in courtroom skills and evidence reporting. While no formal grants are mentioned, his leadership in managing multidisciplinary forensic teams and his role in audit and compliance indicate strong project and team management capabilities.

Ben is associated with forensic practice and education at Bournemouth University, contributing to the development of future forensic professionals through teaching and practical training initiatives.