Marie Luise Heuschkel

M.Sc. Marie Luise Heuschkel is a Scientific Associate at Mittweida University of Applied Sciences, working within the Faculty of Applied Computer and Biosciences in the Digital Forensics department. She conducts research, teaching, and casework in the Forensic Science Group and the FoSIL (Forensic Science Investigation Lab) research group. Her academic journey spans anthropology, forensics, and digitalization, creating a unique interdisciplinary profile.

• Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (Doctorate, current)
• Mittweida University of Applied Sciences (Doctorate, current)
• Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg (M.Sc. Forensic Sciences and Engineering, 2014-2016)
• Oxford Brookes University (B.Sc. Anthropology, 2010-2013)

Heuschkel's research focuses on the intersection of anthropology, forensics, and digitalization/computer science. She emphasizes the holistic approach of anthropology and the analytical tools provided by forensics to recognize connections and reconstruct facts. Her work explores how digitalization and computer science can leverage the full potential of both anthropology and forensics, creating a niche at this interdisciplinary interface. She is particularly interested in meta-competencies for scientific success and how these skills can prepare students for professional life and lifelong learning.

Her recent publications reveal a strong focus on interdisciplinary approaches, particularly the integration of anthropology with digital forensics and AI tools. She has been actively exploring how artificial intelligence can support literature research while maintaining scientific rigor, as well as advocating for the importance of anthropology in contemporary research contexts. Her work consistently emphasizes practical applications and the development of transferable skills.

Heuschkel is actively involved in teaching, with a focus on making complex content accessible to all students. She emphasizes developing skills for independent exploration of issues and solution development rather than focusing solely on grades. Her teaching philosophy centers on preparing students for professional life and lifelong learning.

She works within the Forensic Science Group and the FoSIL (Forensic Science Investigation Lab) research group at Mittweida University, where she conducts research, teaching, and casework. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges anthropology, forensics, and digital technologies, creating unique research opportunities at this intersection.