Adam is a Senior Lecturer in Forensic Investigation, specialising in Digital Forensics and Forensic Quality Standards.
His background stems from working in law enforcement, building from being a graduate performing private sector contract work, to being a Digital Forensic Specialist at the Metropolitan Police Service followed by a position in the management team at Staffordshire Police Digital Forensics Unit. He have performed multiple forensic examinations and obtaining data for use in investigations and court, including mobile devices, computers, peripheries, cloud sources and other devices.
Alongside his forensic skills, Adam also trained to be an ISO17025 Quality Assessor, and performed a number of audits on forensic quality standards compliance. His practitioner background is heavily built into his teaching, allowing for his lived experiences to provide informed insights into the world of Digital Forensics.
Adam has been a lead on the Staffordshire Forensic Partnership since 2016, developing and assisting with projects between Staffordshire Police and Staffordshire University, to help both our local community, but also student employability and police research capacity.
Professional memberships and activities
- Member - Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences Member
- British Computer Society Member
- Institute of Management
Academic qualifications
- PGcHE - 2023 Staffordshire University BSc Digital Forensics
- 2014 Staffordshire University Over 20+ recognised professional certifications within Digital Forensics
Expertise
- All aspects of capture and analysis of data from digital devices On-scene triage of digital devices ISO17025 & Forensic Quality Standards Digital Forensics Unit Management Futurology
- Digital Crime
Research interests
- New practice within Digital Forensic triage Cold cases New smart technology
- Digital Forensic artefact potential and recovery Applications of Forensic Quality Standards within Law Enforcement Futurology
- Impact of emerging technology on digital investigations
Enterprise and commercial interests
- Staffordshire Forensic Partnership
- Digital/Cyber Lead
Teaching
Course Leader - MSc Digital Forensic Investigation Digital Evidence Processing Advanced Digital Evidence Processing Cyber Crime