trace dna

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sexual assault

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microbiome

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clandestine graves

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spermatozoa isolation

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crime scene investigation

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homicide

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national security

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forensic intelligence

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forensic investigative genetic genealogy

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dna recovery

trace dna | sexual assault | microbiome | clandestine graves | spermatozoa isolation | crime scene investigation | homicide | national security | forensic intelligence | forensic investigative genetic genealogy | dna recovery

our research

our research targets some of the biggest issues facing modern society, using forensic science approaches to improve outcomes for unsolved serious crimes like homicide and sexual assault as well as novel intelligence tools for national security.

publications

Longridge, R., Chapman, B., Bennell, C. and 2 more (...) (2023).Behaviour Sequence Analysis of Police Body-Worn Camera Footage. Journal of Police and Criminal Psychology,38(2) 255-262 https://doi.org/10.1007/s11896-020-09393-z

Dixon, R., Egan, S., Hughes, S. and 1 more (...) (2023).The Sexome ‐ A proof of concept study into microbial transfer between heterosexual couples after sexual intercourse. Forensic Science International,348 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.forsciint.2023.111711

Keatley, D., O’Donnell, C., Chapman, B. and 1 more (...) (2022).The Psycho-criminology of Burial Sites: Developing the Winthropping Method for Locating Clandestine Burial Sites. Journal of Police and Criminal Psychology,37(1) 91-100 https://doi.org/10.1007/s11896-021-09457-8

Chapman, B., Natale, S. (2022).Sexual Assault and Semen Persistence. Encyclopedia of Forensic Sciences: Volume 1-4, Third Edition,4497-510 https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-823677-2.00231-2

Chapman, B., Raymer, C., Keatley, D.A. (2022).Death and Disposal Locations of Serial Homicides: The Effect on Recovery Timeframes. Homicide Studies,26(2) 199-215 https://doi.org/10.1177/10887679211006852

Bettels, K., Grimstead, D., Allsop, C. and 9 more (...) (2022).Finding the missing and unknown: Novel educational approaches to warming up cold cases. Science and Justice,62(6) 749-757 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scijus.2022.03.007

Omari, R., Hunt, C., Coumbaros, J. and 1 more (...) (2021).Virtual anthropology? Reliability of three-dimensional photogrammetry as a forensic anthropology measurement and documentation technique. International Journal of Legal Medicine,135(3) 939-950 https://doi.org/10.1007/s00414-020-02473-z

Maybir, J., Chapman, B. (2021).Web scraping of ecstasy user reports as a novel tool for detecting drug market trends. Forensic Science International: Digital Investigation,37 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fsidi.2021.301172

Dilley, K., Pagan, F., Chapman, B. (2021).Methods for ensuring the highest DNA concentration and yield in future and retrospective trace DNA extracts. Science and Justice,61(2) 193-197 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scijus.2020.11.005

Parrick, R., Chapman, B. (2020).Working the crowd for forensic research: A review of contributor motivation and recruitment strategies used in crowdsourcing and crowdfunding for scientific research. Forensic Science International: Synergy,2173-182 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fsisyn.2020.05.002

Beckwith, S., Murakami, J., Chapman, B. (2020).The persistence of semen on cotton fabric in various water environments. Australian Journal of Forensic Sciences,52(2) 155-164 https://doi.org/10.1080/00450618.2018.1484164

Chapman, B., Keatley, D., Oatley, G. and 2 more (...) (2020).A review and recommendations for the integration of forensic expertise within police cold case reviews. Journal of Criminal Psychology,10(2) 79-91 https://doi.org/10.1108/JCP-09-2019-0038

Chapman, B.R., Blackwell, S.J., Müller, L.H. (2020).Forensic techniques for the isolation of spermatozoa from sexual assault samples - A review. Forensic science review,32(2) 105-116

Oatley, G., Chapman, B., Speers, J. (2020).Forensic intelligence and the analytical process. Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews: Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery,10(3) https://doi.org/10.1002/widm.1354

Hackett, S.B., Keatley, D., Chapman, B. (2020).Face similarity linkage: A novel biometric approach to sexually motivated serial killer victims. Expert Systems,37(6) https://doi.org/10.1111/exsy.12597

Cahill, M.J., Chapman, B. (2020).The novel use of a spray-on rubber coating to recover cellular material from the surface of bricks. Forensic Science International: Genetics,49 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fsigen.2020.102404

Nolan, A.-N.D., Mead, R.J., Maker, G. and 3 more (...) (2019).Examination of the temporal variation of peptide content in decomposition fluid under controlled conditions using pigs as human substitutes. Forensic Science International,298161-168 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.forsciint.2019.02.048

Oatley, G., Williams, S., Barnes, G.C. and 2 more (...) (2019).Crime concentration in Perth CBD: a comparison of officer predicted hot spots, data derived hot spots and officer GPS patrol data. Australian Journal of Forensic Sciences,51(1) S136-S140 https://doi.org/10.1080/00450618.2019.1569141

Sim, J., Chapman, B. (2019).In-field whole genome sequencing using the MinION nanopore sequencer to detect the presence of high-prized military targets. Australian Journal of Forensic Sciences,51(1) S86-S90 https://doi.org/10.1080/00450618.2019.1568562

Boast, A.P., Chapman, B., Herrera, M.B. and 7 more (...) (2019).Mitochondrial genomes from new Zealand's extinct adzebills (Aves: Aptornithidae: Aptornis) support a sister-taxon relationship with the Afro-Madagascan Sarothruridae. Diversity,11(2) https://doi.org/10.3390/d11020024

Hutchinson, S., Chapman, B., Turbett, G. (2019).Sperm fishing: antigen-antibody complexes for the capture and enrichment of spermatozoa in mixed cell substrates. Australian Journal of Forensic Sciences,51(1) S95-S98 https://doi.org/10.1080/00450618.2019.1573926

Dunhill, T., Chapman, B. (2019).Meta-analysis of the secondary transfer of DNA. Australian Journal of Forensic Sciences,51(1) S44-S47 https://doi.org/10.1080/00450618.2019.1569146

Rampant, S., Coumbaros, J., Chapman, B. (2019).Post-blast detection of human DNA on improvised explosive device fragments. Australian Journal of Forensic Sciences,51(1) S111-S114 https://doi.org/10.1080/00450618.2019.1569157

Booth, N., Chapman, B. (2019).DNA recovery from fired hollow point ammunition. Australian Journal of Forensic Sciences,51(1) S107-S110 https://doi.org/10.1080/00450618.2019.1568566

Nolan, A., Speers, S.J., Murakami, J. and 1 more (...) (2018).A pilot study: The effects of repeat washing and fabric type on the detection of seminal fluid and spermatozoa. Forensic Science International,28951-56 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.forsciint.2018.05.021

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