Doctor Robert Ebeyan
Lecturer Forensic Science,
Physical Sciences
Biography
Robert Ebeyan is a lecturer in Forensic Science at Western Sydney University. He holds a PhD from JCU, and BSc(Forensic Science)(Distinction) and BSc(Honours)(Class 1)(Medal) from Western Sydney University.
Rob has a wide interest in forensic science education and research with a special interest in forensic photography and digital imaging.
Rob's PhD research explored forensic photointerpretation. His continued research interests include the exploration of the relationship between image and evidence and the development of forensic photography or digital imaging techniques for evidence detection, recovery and documentation.
This information has been contributed by Doctor Ebeyan.
Qualifications
- PhD James Cook University
Professional Memberships
- Australian and New Zealand Forensic Science Society (2011)
Interests
- Forensic Photography
- Crime Scene Investigation
- Forensic Science
Organisational Unit (School / Division)
- Physical Sciences
Contact
Email: | R.Ebeyan@westernsydney.edu.au |
---|---|
Phone: | (02) 4570 1629 |
Mobile: | |
Location: | K12.G.68 Hawkesbury |
PLEASE NOTE: obtaining information from this Directory must be for the legitimate purposes of doing business with and within Western Sydney University, and must not be used for unsolicited bulk e-mailing (spamming) or similar purposes.
Teaching
Previous Teaching Areas
- NATS1003 Digital Forensic Photography, 2022
- NATS1026 Digital Forensic Photography (WSTC), 2022
- NATS2015 Evidence and Crime Scene Management, 2022
- NATS2021 Imaging Science, 2022
- NATS3008 Complex Forensic Studies, 2022
- NATS3012 Environmental Forensic Investigations, 2022
Publications
Journal Articles
- Bonaccordo, E., Spikmans, V. and Ebeyan, R. (2022), '[In Press] Evaluation of digital panoramic images to support off-site bloodstain pattern analysis', Australian Journal of Forensic Sciences, .
- Porter, G., Ebeyan, R., Crumlish, C. and Renshaw, A. (2015), 'A novel method for the photographic recovery of fingermark impressions from ammunition cases using digital imaging', Journal of Forensic Sciences, vol 60, no 2 , pp 418 - 421.
- Porter, G. and Ebeyan, R. (2015), 'Detection of second-generation images using an assessment criteria method', Journal of Criminological Research, Policy and Practice, vol 1, no 4 , pp 207 - 222.
Robert's areas of forensic science research include:
- exploring the nexus between an image and the extraction of evidential information;
- the development of forensic photography or digital imaging techniques for the detection, recovery and documentation of evidence;
- forensic science education;
- improvements to real-world crime scene processes and laboratry based examination of physical evidence.
This information has been contributed by Doctor Ebeyan.
Previous Projects
Title: | The application of Microsoft HoloLens for Forensic Science Training and Proficiency Testing |
---|---|
Funder: |
|
Western Researchers: | Brenden Riley, Val Spikmans, Robert Ebeyan and Hayley Green |
Years: | 2021-07-28 - 2022-12-31 |
ID: | P00027449 |
Supervision
Current Supervision
Thesis Title: | On-site analysis for intelligence gathering at pollution incidents |
---|---|
Field of Research: | |
Thesis Title: | EVALUATION OF FINGERMARK DETECTION AND ENHANCEMENT TECHNIQUES ON DIFFERENT ADHESIVE TAPES |
Field of Research: | |
Thesis Title: | Automated and Objective Based Tools to Enhance the Analysis and Interpretation of Latent Fingermark Evidence |
Field of Research: | |
Thesis Title: | Development and Optimisation of a Portable Episcopic Coaxial Illumination Device for In-field Fingermark Enhancement |
Field of Research: | |
Thesis Title: | DEVELOPMENT OF AN OPERATIONAL WORKFLOW FOR IN-FIELD FINGERMARK DETECTION AND ENHANCEMENT IN A MOBILE LABORATORY |
Field of Research: | |
Thesis Title: | The Exploration of Current and New Digital Technologies for the Purpose of Forensic Photographic Investigation and Analysis |
Field of Research: | |
Thesis Title: | Evaluation of the use of a portable GC-MS for the in-field identification of controlled substances and other materials encountered at clandestine laboratories |
Field of Research: | |
Thesis Title: | Investigating the use of alternative camera systems for the forensic photography of hard to reach fingermarks |
Field of Research: |
Previous Supervision
Thesis Title: | Developing A Portable Cyanoacrylate Fuming Chamber for Fingermark Detection and Enhancement at Crime Scenes |
---|---|
Field of Research: | |
Thesis Title: | Investigating the Formation of Faux Bloody Fingermarks |
Field of Research: | |
Thesis Title: | Optimisation and Development of a Portable Episcopic Coaxial Illumination Device for In-field Fingermark Enhancement |
Field of Research: | |
Thesis Title: | Evaluation of an Automated Panoramic Imaging System for the Photographic Recording and Analysis of Blood Spatter in Crime Scenes |
Field of Research: | Forensic Science |