I have been a practicing forensic botanist since 2011. During that time, I have worked on over 100 criminal investigations, including murder, violent and sexual assaults, burglary, arson and domestic terrorism.

I specialize in missing person searches, using shifts in vegetation structure or damage as a means of locating clandestine burials (integrated with other detection methodologies especially forensic archaeology).

I use vegetation to estimate timeframes at deposition scenes and interpret suspect/victim activity, such as entry routes. I also use vegetation fragment and other environmental data to link suspects to crime scenes or victims.

I have worked with many of the English and Welsh police forces as well as several of the leading forensic service providers in Great Britain. I am very experienced in working on complex cases that require multidisciplinary approaches and collaboration.

I have written many expert witness reports, primarily within the criminal justice system but I have have also undertaken civil procedure work relating to taxation and commodities disputes, personal injury, child welfare, boundary disputes and seizure/forfeiture of property or earnings.

I also provide training on forensic botany and ecology to crime scene professionals, such as crime scene managers and detectives as well as occasionally teaching on university courses.

I have been Police Security Vetted (NNPPS + SC) and hold the Cardiff University Bond Solon (CUBS) Criminal Expert Certificate.