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Rhonda Wheate is a Professor at the University of Strathclyde's Law School, specializing in the intersection of forensic science and legal systems. She holds dual degrees in Science (with a University Medal) and Law from Australian universities, and a PhD from the University of New South Wales. Her research focuses on improving access to justice through better comprehension of expert evidence in criminal trials, particularly in domestic abuse and honor-based violence cases. She leads the Scottish Institute for Policing Research's Impact initiatives and collaborates with Police Scotland and Hemat Gryffe Women's Aid. Dr. Wheate teaches criminal law, evidence law, and clinical legal education, supervising 30+ students in these areas.
Her academic work includes landmark studies on jury cognition of scientific evidence, earning the Ria de Groot Prize. She pioneered methodologies for evaluating expert testimony efficacy and has contributed to reforms in evidence disclosure practices. Recent projects include the EU-funded EO4HR initiative leveraging satellite data for human rights investigations, and initiatives to standardize forensic reporting for courtrooms.
Award-winning educator, she delivers CPD courses to legal practitioners and judges, emphasizing ethical challenges in forensic testimony. Her research network spans law, criminology, and earth observation technology, with 80+ professional engagements including BBC radio appearances discussing jury selection biases. She sits on the Law and Society Association's advisory board and is a sought-after consultant for judicial training programs.
