Richard Bassed

Richard Bassed is a Professor of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine at Monash University, affiliated with Alfred Hospital. His research focuses on forensic science, legal medicine, human rights, and public health, with a strong emphasis on criminal justice reforms and socio-political dynamics of violence.

He leads or collaborates on multiple high-impact projects, including studies on extrajudicial executions, femicide prevention, disaster victim identification, and trauma response protocols for forensic staff. Key partnerships include the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine, UN Human Rights Council, and international academic networks.

His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals 16 (Peace, Justice) and 3 (Good Health). Recent research highlights include analyzing legal frameworks for human rights violations, advancing femicide data strategies, and enhancing forensic identification technologies.

Professional activities include consultancy roles with UN bodies and academic supervision. Over 67 publications since 2003 reflect his interdisciplinary approach, with notable contributions in International Journal of Legal Medicine and Forensic Science International.