Sarah Gardner

Sarah Gardner is a Senior Lecturer and Programme Leader for the Forensic Investigation Programme at Marjon University’s School of Health & Wellbeing. She previously worked for the UK Home Office and Forensic Science Service, focusing on fingerprint enhancement techniques and handling violent and sexual crime cases. Her academic career includes teaching Forensic Science at universities in London and Australia.

Education:

• BSc (Hons) Applied and Analytical Chemistry, Staffordshire University
• PhD Organic Chemistry, Keele University
• Post Graduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education (PGCHE), Kingston University

Research Interests:

Dr. Gardner’s research focuses on forensic analysis techniques, including body fluid identification, blood pattern analysis, and fingerprint enhancement methodologies. She has pioneered studies on optimizing chemical reagents for latent fingerprint detection and evaluating evidence recovery in extreme environments like post-fire scenes or marine settings.

Publications:

Her work spans over two decades, with key contributions to improving forensic methodologies. Recent studies include analyzing fingerprint preservation on glass exposed to sea spray and refining fingerprint recovery techniques for fire-damaged evidence.

Awards:

• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy

Advising & Grants:

While no specific grants or student advisement records are listed, her role as a Programme Leader emphasizes curriculum development and maintaining professional standards in forensic education.

Professional Affiliations:

Member of the Australian and New Zealand Forensic Science Society (ANZFSS).