Sarah Fieldhouse

Dr Sarah Fieldhouse is an Associate Professor at Staffordshire University, affiliated with the College of Health, Education, Policing and Sciences within the Department of Criminal Justice and Forensic Science. Her expertise spans forensic fingerprint analysis, biological evidence detection, and crime scene documentation technologies.

• PhD in Forensic Science (Staffordshire University)
• BSc (Hons) in Criminology and Forensic Science (Staffordshire University)
• Postgraduate Certificate in Higher and Professional Education
• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy

Research focuses on fingerprint science, including:

• Proficiency testing for fingermark evaluators
• Dual recovery of DNA and fingermarks
• 360° laser photography for biological fluid detection
• Portable cyanoacrylate fuming systems
• Friction ridge skin development
• Forensic evidence interpretation

Her work has led to collaborations with the UK Home Office, Staffordshire Police, SpheronVR, and Coppertree Forensics. She serves as Associate Editor of Science and Justice, the journal of the Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences.

Key projects include:

• Heritage Action Zone (Historic England) - pottery kiln documentation
• Transforming Forensics Digital project (Home Office funding, 2019)
• Aluminium powder and portable fuming system validation
• 360° camera ALS integration for fluid detection