Maiken Ueland

Dr. Maiken Ueland is an Associate Professor at the University of Technology Sydney, serving as Director of the Australian Facility for Taphonomic Experimental Research (AFTER). With a B.Sc. in Forensic Science (University of Ontario Institute of Technology) and a PhD at UTS, her research focuses on forensic taphonomy using analytical chemistry and biochemical techniques.

• Specializes in human decomposition chemistry and VOC profiling
• Develops electronic nose technology for disaster victim recovery
• Conducts wildlife crime and conservation research

Her work bridges forensic science and analytical chemistry, emphasizing postmortem interval estimation and mass disaster response. Recent publications (2023-2025) highlight multi-omics analysis, nanosensor development, and wildlife trafficking detection.

Key contributions include:

• Chancellor's Postdoctoral Research Fellowship
• ARC Discovery Early Career Researcher Award
• Leading AFTER - Australia's only human body donation facility for decomposition research

She supervises PhD candidates and collaborates with institutions like Royal Australian Chemical Institute, while also engaging in public science communication through media appearances.