Alison Beavis

Associate Professor Alison Beavis is Deputy Dean (Education) at UNSW Sydney, leading the Faculty's learning and teaching portfolio for 900 staff and 6,000 students. Her research focuses on analytical chemistry, particularly forensic trace analysis and its interpretation, with an ARC-funded project. She specializes in forensic chemistry, crime prevention, and science education.

Her expertise spans forensic science, analytical chemistry, and science education. She has collaborated on projects such as gunshot residue analysis, illicit drug profiling, and forensic intelligence frameworks. Her work bridges forensic science and education, emphasizing transdisciplinary knowledge and innovation in learning.

Key contributions include studies on organic gunshot residue persistence, methylamphetamine markets, and chemometric techniques in drug analysis. Her research impacts forensic practice and educational strategies in higher education.