David Hughes

David Hughes is a Senior Lecturer in Law at the University of Teesside's Department of Law, Policing and Investigation. His research spans interdisciplinary areas including criminal law, public health policy, and sustainable materials engineering. He has contributed to studies on legal frameworks surrounding HIV transmission, confession evidence in vulnerable suspect cases, and the criminalization of health-related risks. Additionally, he explores technical domains such as nanocellulose applications in biomedical contexts, renewable energy training modules for STEM students, and reliability engineering of power electronic components like IGBT modules.

His legal research focuses on comparative jurisdictional analysis of criminal law principles, particularly in cases involving vulnerable populations and public health implications. In engineering, he investigates material science challenges in electronics reliability, CO2 sequestration via mineral carbonation, and eco-friendly industrial processes. He collaborates with institutions globally on projects blending legal and technical disciplines, such as solar energy education modules and waste-to-resource initiatives.

Notable collaborations include work on photovoltaic training programs with Nigerian and Finnish partners, nanocellulose synthesis with Asian researchers, and CO2 sequestration studies in UK geological formations. His publications span law journals like The Journal of Criminal Law and engineering outlets like Chemical Record, reflecting his dual disciplinary focus. Current projects emphasize sustainable materials innovation and legal responses to emerging technologies in healthcare and energy sectors.