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Ben Findlay serves as Senior Lecturer in Computer & Digital Forensics within the Department of Computing and Games at Teesside University, where he leads the BSc (Hons) Computer and Digital Forensics and MSc Digital Forensics and Cyber Investigation programmes. His prior career as a Digital Forensic Investigator with North Yorkshire Police involved high-profile cases including murder, child abuse, and cybercrime, providing real-world context to his academic work.
He earned both his BSc (Hons) in Applied Science and Forensic Investigation and MSc in Digital Forensics from Teesside University. His research program focuses on forensic artefacts, mobile and cloud investigations, and child protection, with particular expertise in Linux systems, embedded devices, and digital policing methodologies.
Analysis of his recent publications reveals a consistent trajectory toward solving practical forensic challenges in under-resourced environments, with significant contributions to Linux forensics (including thumbnail analysis and encryption access), embedded device acquisition, and standard operating procedures for law enforcement. His work bridges academic research and police practice through active consultancy and professional scheme assessments.
- Fellow of Higher Education Academy
- Member of Chartered Institute for IT (BCS)
- Member of Chartered Institute of Information Security (CIISec)
- Assessor for College of Policing's ICDIP scheme
- Member of Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences (CSFS)
Ben supervises postgraduate research in digital forensics areas and organizes the student-led Teesside Digital Forensics Conference (TDFCon), demonstrating commitment to developing the next generation of forensic practitioners through hands-on learning experiences.
