Rebecca Walton

Rebecca Walton is a Senior Lecturer in Forensic Science at Keele University's Lennard-Jones School of Chemical and Physical Sciences. She holds a First Class Honours degree in Forensic Science and Criminology (2014) and a Postgraduate Certificate in Analytical Science for Industry (2016) from Keele University.

Her career includes industry experience as a Forensic Examiner at Eurofins Forensic Sciences (2016-2022), where she specialized in gunshot residue, glass, fiber, and footwear analysis. Current responsibilities involve teaching and organizing practical sessions across all four years of Forensic Science programs, covering topics like forensic genetics, spectroscopy, and crime scene analysis.

She is proficient in operating advanced analytical equipment such as SEM-EDX, FTIR, and UV-Visible spectrophotometry. Her outreach work focuses on engaging school students through forensic workshops, case scenarios, and practical demonstrations in fingerprinting and anthropology.