Personal profile
Biography
I am currently employed in the Centre for Anatomy and Human Identification at the University of Dundee as a Lecturer in Physical/Forensic Anthropology. I teach undergraduate and postgraduate students and supervise their research projects as well as manage the Forensic Anthropology undergraduate programme. Prior to this I was employed by the University of Edinburgh as a Tutor/Demonstrator in Forensic Anthropology and Human Osteology.
I hold a BSc in Forensic Science, MSc in Forensic Anthropology and a PhD in Archaeology (Forensic Anthropology). I have a PGCAPHE and am a fellow of the Higher Education Authority.
I am a practising forensic anthropologist and have given expert evidence in t he Scottish High court. Iam a consultant on the Virtual Anthropology Service run by the University of Dundee providing coverage for police forces in Scotland and Northern Ireland on a daily basis. I am professionally accredited at FAII Level and am a Fellow of the Royal Anthropological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland (RAI).
Teaching
I teach undergraduate and postgraduate students in the disipline of Forensic Anthropology. I lead modules in Forensic Osteology, Forensic Human Identification and the Forensic Anthropology Honours Projects. In addition to these I also teach on Peri and Post Mortem Processes and Forensic Science and the Law. These are all taught in a variety of mediums including lectures, labs, seminars, workshops and encompass an array of assessment methods. I also supervise BSc and MSc research projects.
I have attended and continue to attend, a number of training courses on an assortment of teaching related subjects and have recently completed a PGCAPHE and become a fellow of the Higher Education Authority.
Research interests
- Stature estimation
- 3D modeling of bone (CT scans, Surface scans, 3D printing)
- Commingled remains
- Fingerprints and other biometrics
- Pattern matching
- Cognetive and contextual bias in Forensic Anthropology
Education/Academic qualification
PGCert THE, PGCAPHE, University of Dundee
Award Date: 1 Jul 2019
Doctor of Philosophy, The heritability of facial morphology, University of Edinburgh
Award Date: 1 Jul 2016
Master in Science, Forensic Anthropology, University of Edinburgh
Award Date: 31 Aug 2010
Bachelor of Science, Forensic Science , University of Central Lancashire
Award Date: 31 Jul 2008
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 4 Quality Education
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SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Sex and stature estimation on the tibia: a virtual pilot study on a contemporary Hispanic population
Mittino, G., Langstaff, H. & García‐Donas, J. G. (Lead / Corresponding author), Sept 2024, In: Journal of the Royal Anthropological Institute. 30, 3, p. 743-761 19 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Current Practice and the Validity of Stature Estimation Within the United Kingdom and Ireland
Mcintosh, C., Langstaff, H. & Gómez García-Donas, J., 15 Sept 2023.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › peer-review
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Current Practice in Stature Estimation
Mcintosh, C., Langstaff, H. & Gómez García-Donas, J., 15 Aug 2023, p. 13. 14 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Other
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Sex and stature estimation: a virtual pilot study on the Hispanic population
Mittino, G. B., G García-Donas, J. & Langstaff, H., 13 Nov 2021, p. 35-35. 1 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster
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Epidermal desquamation in Thiel-embalmed cadavers and its potential use in fingerprint research (oral presentation)
Dzetkulicová, V., Langstaff, H. (Supervisor) & Hackman, L. (Supervisor), 14 Jun 2019.Research output: Contribution to conference › Other
Datasets
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Decomposition of cotton fabric of different weights (GSM) - pilot study 2023
Beck, M. (Creator), Swales, D. (Supervisor) & Langstaff, H. (Supervisor), University of Dundee, 2025
DOI: 10.15132/10000273
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Believed vs measured stature in Scottish population
Han Ee Huey, B. (Creator) & Langstaff, H. (Creator), University of Dundee, Oct 2023
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Activities
- 2 Participation in workshop, seminar, course
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Is it human or not?
Zuppello, M. (Organiser), Dzetkulicová, V. (Organiser) & Langstaff, H. (Organiser)
9 Dec 2018Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
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Scottish Police Authority (SPA) Training
Hackman, L. (Organiser), Zuppello, M. (Contributor), Dzetkulicová, V. (Contributor), Langstaff, H. (Contributor), Swales, D. (Contributor) & Davies, C. (Contributor)
19 Dec 2018Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in workshop, seminar, course