Taylah Heath

Knowledgeable forensic science graduate with solid foundation in research methodologies and data analysis. Successfully contributed to significant academic projects, enhancing understanding of complex subject matters. Demonstrated ability to apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to research challenges.

• Organised and undertook experiments in both chemical and biological laboratories, where samples were independently prepared, processed, and documented.
• Completed a number of analytical techniques on prepared samples, including that of Mass Spectrometry, Raman Spectroscopy, 1H and 13C NMR Spectroscopy, and various Chromatographic techniques.
• Analysed and documented evidence from mock cases, including analysis of blood, semen, textile fibres, glass, and paint.

Research 

• Organised and undertook numerous experiments on the identification of illicit substances on various fabrics, following scenarios such as transportation, smoking, and secondary transfer.
• Analysed both drug and fabric samples using FT-IR and Raman Spectroscopy.
• Completed multivariate data analysis from results obtained via Raman Spectroscopy.

Evidence Analysis 

• Analysed and documented evidence from mock cases, including analysis of blood, semen, textile fibres, glass, and paint.
• Underwent police interviews and cross examination in a court-like setting in relation to mock case.
• Examined a mock crime scene, including the analysis of the scene, the taking of notes, examination of blood pattern, semen and toolmarks, as well as packaging of evidence.

Associate Professor Stewart Walker

Lecturer, Flinders University

Stewart.Walker@Flinders.edu.au

Relationship: Primary Supervisor 

Dr. Sara Miller

Lecturer, Flinders University

Sara.Miller@Flinders.edu.au 

Relationship: Co-Supervisor

Professor Adrian Linacre

Lecturer, Flinders University 

Adrian.Linacre@Flinders.edu.au

Relationship: Lecturer