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Dr Ellie Smith is a Senior Research Fellow at Bournemouth University specializing in international criminal law, forensic science, and human rights advocacy. Her work focuses on mass grave investigations, trauma-informed legal practices, and victims' rights in post-conflict settings. Key contributions include co-authoring the Bournemouth Protocol on Mass Grave Protection and Investigation (2021) and leading the Leverhulme Trust-funded MaGMap project (2022). She has published extensively on topics such as ICC testimony dynamics, trauma's impact on legal proceedings, and interdisciplinary approaches to grave mapping.
Her research bridges law, forensics, and human rights through collaborations with organizations like the International Nuremberg Principles Academy. Notable outputs include the book *Mass Graves, Truth and Justice* (2023) and a 2022 OpinioJuris article on mass grave protection strategies. She advises on policy frameworks for victim participation in judicial processes and has pioneered methods to balance forensic documentation with ethical considerations in conflict zones.
Smith's grants include the Leverhulme Trust's MaGMap project (2022) examining open-source mass grave mapping. She collaborates with NGOs and international bodies to translate academic research into actionable protocols for investigating mass atrocities. Her work frequently addresses the intersection of forensic science, legal accountability, and societal memory preservation.
