Melissa Humphries

Dr. Melissa Humphries

Senior Lecturer in the School of Computer and Mathematical Sciences at the University of Adelaide. Specializes in statistical methodologies applied to forensic science, health analytics, and AI integration. Advocates for end-user collaboration in research and equity in STEM. Affiliated with the Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology.

Research Interests: Development of statistical tools for decision-making transparency, forensic DNA analysis, explainable AI, and interdisciplinary applications in health and criminal justice. Active in bridging statistical models with physical systems and machine learning.

Key Contributions: Published work on GAN-based DNA signal simulation, outlier importance in forensics, and methadone toxicity trends. Specializes in integrating advanced statistical techniques with real-world challenges in criminal justice and healthcare.

Labs/Teams: Collaborates with forensic science groups and AI research teams at Adelaide. Engaged in multi-disciplinary projects combining statistics with engineering and medical applications.