As part of the run up to Homecoming 2009 on the 27th of June, 2009 – the University of Leicester alumni blog team are highlighting areas of interest and events to look out for on the day.
Keynote Speaker : Dr John Bond, Honorary Research Fellow
University of Leicester Forensic Research Centre
The conventional methods associated with the enhancement of fingerprints have required some form of physical or chemical interaction with a sweat deposit left by a fingerprint in order to visualise it. If the sweat deposit is wiped or washed away, the conventional techniques will not work. Researchers at the University of Leicester have discovered a way of visualising a fingerprint which has been deposited onto metal after the deposit has been removed.
Based on his pioneering research, Dr John Bond’s talk will guide you through the process of how he managed to retrieve fingerprint details from the casing of used bullets to help the police solve previously unsolved cases and will be of particular interest to those who have an interest in forensics or enjoy watching crime drama such as C.S.I. or Waking the Dead.
Bond has been named as having one of Time Magazine’s 50 greatest inventions of 2008.
Interested in attending University of Leicester Homecoming 2009? There is lectures, activities and fun events for all ages – and they are all FREE! You can register by visiting our website and booking your place today.
