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SUMMARY:Forensic explosives analysis - Mike O'Donnell\, PCS Fracture and S
 hock Physics Group\, Cavendish Laboratory
DTSTART:20200305T160000Z
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CONTACT:Stephen Walley
DESCRIPTION:Robust and reliable forensic analysis is important for crimina
 l cases in which the misuse of explosives or other energetic materials is 
 suspected. The outcomes of such analysis can help to direct investigations
  and\, ultimately\, support the Criminal Justice System through expert tes
 timony. In the mainland UK\, forensic analysis of explosive materials is u
 ndertaken by the Forensic Explosives Laboratory (FEL)\, part of the Defenc
 e Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl).\n\nPrior to joining the SMF Gr
 oup in 2019\, Mike was the Technical Lead for Capability Development at FE
 L and\, in particular\, was heavily involved in the development and valida
 tion of the tools and techniques used across the laboratory. In this talk\
 , Mike will discuss some of the projects he has been involved with through
 out his career and the unique challenges of delivering research and develo
 pment in a forensic context. In so doing\, he will explain some aspects of
  explosives chemistry as well as relevant analytical techniques and the co
 mmunication of results to the Criminal Justice System.
LOCATION:TCM Seminar Room\, Cavendish Laboratory
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