Committee Members

Achouri Abdelhamid has completed his PhD at the age of 30 years from National Veterinary School Elharrach Algeria and postdoctoral studies from Batna University Department of Veterinary. He is the Director of Anatomy laboratory of Souk Ahras University. He is responsible for the Surgery Clinic of the Veterinary Department of the AgroVeterinary Institute of Souk Ahras. He has published more than 7 papers in reputed journals and has been serving as an editorial board member of repute

Yousef Hindi is a 3rd-year MD student at the Faculty of Medicine, New Vision University, Tbilisi, Georgia, where he has received a scholarship for academic excellence. His primary interests lie in forensic medicine and the application of artificial intelligence in medical education and practice. He has completed a clinical rotation and actively volunteers with the Dandy Neurosurgical Club, contributing to educational and community initiatives. Yousef is dedicated to advancing innovative approaches in medical training and exploring the integration of technology to enhance learning and patient care.

Dr. Esi Sharon completed her postgraduate program in prosthodontics at the Hebrew University Hadassah School of Dental Medicine in Jerusalem in 2004 and earned her certificate in Maxillofacial rehabilitation in 2017. She earned her DMD degree in 2000 and graduated top of her class in prosthodontics. Dr. Sharon holds various leadership positions. She is the Chair of the Scientific Committee of Israeli Society of Oral Rehabilitation, and the Director of the Dental Israeli National Forensic Unit. Dr. Sharon is a member of the Department of Prosthodontics at the Hebrew University Hadassah School of Dental Medicine since 2000. Since then, she served as an instructor and lecturer and course director in various courses for dental undergraduate students. Currently she is the acting director of the postgraduate specialization program in prosthodontics. She has published articles in peer reviewed journals and chapters in books in the fields of prosthodontics and forensic odontology. She is a member of the Israeli Society of Oral Rehabilitation and the International Association for Dental Research. Her private practice specializes in complex multidisciplinary rehabilitation cases

Abstracte

Automated systems are widely used in forensic DNA laboratories to generate DNA profiles for forensic and human identification cases; these systems are simple to use and produce high-quality DNA profiles in less than two hours time. The RapidHIT ID system will be used for processing biological single source DNA samples such as liquid blood, buccal swabs, and fresh muscle in human identification cases. Prior to its implementation in the laboratory, this system requires internal validation studies, aiming to verify the efficiency of RapidHIT ID instrument with the use of the RapidINTEL Plus Sample Cartridges in generating correct and full DNA profiles. The results of the validation studies are reported for concordance, sensitivity, contamination and size precision. In conclusion, DNA analysis by RapidHIT ID system proves to be effective for human identification and DVI cases, in facilitating the resolution of urgent and high-profile cases in situ, providing quick and clear results, a gain in time and effort, as well as a mobile and decentralized function.

Boubakar. BOUHENAF, Graduated with Master Degree in fundamental genetics from the University of Science and Technology (USTHB) in 2010. Since then, has received extensive training in establishing Genetic STR profiles process, mitochondrial DNA analysis and NGS (next- generation sequencing) techniques. Forensic DNA analyst and head of Genetic Identification laboratory of the National Institute of Criminalistics and Criminology– ALGERIA.

Abstracte

Automated systems are widely used in forensic DNA laboratories to generate DNA profiles for forensic and human identification cases; these systems are simple to use and produce high-quality DNA profiles in less than two hours time. The RapidHIT ID system will be used for processing biological single source DNA samples such as liquid blood, buccal swabs, and fresh muscle in human identification cases. Prior to its implementation in the laboratory, this system requires internal validation studies, aiming to verify the efficiency of RapidHIT ID instrument with the use of the RapidINTEL Plus Sample Cartridges in generating correct and full DNA profiles. The results of the validation studies are reported for concordance, sensitivity, contamination and size precision. In conclusion, DNA analysis by RapidHIT ID system proves to be effective for human identification and DVI cases, in facilitating the resolution of urgent and high-profile cases in situ, providing quick and clear results, a gain in time and effort, as well as a mobile and decentralized function.

Tristan Krap (t.krap@maastrichtuniversity.nl) is a researcher at Maastricht University. His work focuses on advancing academic knowledge through research, interdisciplinary collaboration, and a commitment to innovation and scholarly excellence.

João Paulo Mardegan Issa (jpmissa@forp.usp.br) is a researcher at the University of São Paulo (FORP-USP). He is committed to academic excellence and contributes to the advancement of knowledge through research and collaboration in his field.

Chris Shepherd (c.shepherd@kent.ac.uk) is a researcher affiliated with the University of Kent. His academic interests include [insert field if known], and he is dedicated to advancing research, critical inquiry, and knowledge exchange within his discipline.

Mohamed Oubibi (liby478@nenu.edu.cn) is a researcher affiliated with Northeast Normal University. His academic work focuses on [your field of study], and he is passionate about contributing to scholarly research and international academic exchange.

Kaya Kuru received the B.Sc. degree from the National Defense University (Turkish Military Academy), the A.D.P. degree in computer engineering from Middle East Technical University (METU), the M.B.A. degree from Selçuk University, and the M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in computer science from METU. He completed his postdoctoral studies with the School of Electronics and Computer Science/Informatics, University of Southampton, U.K. He is a Software Engineer and currently an Associate Professor of computer-information systems engineering. He has recently engaged in the implementation of numerous AI-based real-world systems within various funded projects. His research interests include the development of geo-distributed autonomous intelligent systems using FL, ML, DL, and DRL with CPSs

Agnieszka Chlopaś-Konowałek is a dedicated forensic toxicologist based in Wrocław, Lower Silesia, Poland. With a deep passion for the intersection of science and law, she specializes in analyzing biological samples to uncover the presence of toxic substances that can aid in criminal investigations. Her work plays a crucial role in providing scientific evidence that supports legal proceedings, ensuring that justice is served.

Dr. Chlopaś-Konowałek is an experienced professional in the field of forensic toxicology, utilizing advanced methods and techniques to detect and identify toxins, drugs, and poisons. She is currently based at the University of Wrocław, where she contributes her expertise as a valued member of the academic and scientific community. Her role involves research, teaching, and engaging in professional collaborations to advance the field of forensic toxicology.

Throughout her career, she has been committed to upholding the highest standards of scientific integrity and ensuring the precision of her analyses. Her work has contributed to numerous investigations and has garnered recognition within forensic and toxicological circles.

João Manuel R. S. Tavares graduated in Mechanical Engineering at the Universidade do Porto, Portugal in 1992. He also earned his M.Sc. degree and Ph.D. degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the Universidade do Porto in 1995 and 2001, and attained his Habilitation in Mechanical Engineering in 2015 from the same University. He is a senior researcher at the Instituto de Ciência e Inovação em Engenharia Mecânica e Engenharia Industrial (INEGI) and a Full Professor at the Department of Mechanical Engineering (DEMec) of the Faculdade de Engenharia da Universidade do Porto (FEUP). He has been the Head of DEMec since June 2023.

João Tavares is co-editor of more than 80 books, co-author of more than 50 book chapters, 650 articles in international and national journals and conferences, and 3 international and 3 national patents. He has been a committee member of several international and national journals and conferences, is co-founder and co-editor of the book series “Lecture Notes in Computational Vision and Biomechanics” published by Springer, founder and Editor-in-Chief of the journal “Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering: Imaging & Visualization” published by Taylor & Francis, Editor-in-Chief of the journal “Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering” published by Taylor & Francis, and co-founder and co-chair of the international conference series: International Symposium on Computational Modeling of Objects Presented in Images, ECCOMAS Thematic Conference on Computational Vision and Medical Image Processing, International Conference on Computational and Experimental Biomedical Sciences and International Conference on Biodental Engineering. Additionally, he has been (co-)supervisor of several MSc and PhD theses and supervisor of several post-doc projects and has participated in many scientific projects both as a researcher and as scientific coordinator.

His main research areas include computational vision, medical imaging, biomechanics, biomedical engineering, and new product development.

Graduated in Engineering from the Military Academy of Agulhas Negras (AMAN) in 1994 and in Cartographic Engineering from the Military Institute of Engineering (IME) in 2001. A Federal Criminal Expert since 2007, he is the organizer and co-author of the book Fire Investigation in Buildings. He has extensive experience in criminal investigations of wildfires, environmental cases, and building fires. He served as lead expert in the National Museum of Rio de Janeiro fire (2018) and the UFMG Natural History Museum fire (2020) and participated in investigations of the Comandante Ferraz Antarctic Station fire (2012) and Monte Santo Parish Church fire (2019).

Professor Kim Wolff is the Director of King’s Forensics and head of the Drug Control Centre at King’s College London, the UK’s only WADA-accredited lab for sports testing. Her research focuses on detecting drug biomarkers, and she played a key role in using Carbohydrate Deficient Transferrin (CDT) to relicense high-risk drink-drivers. Awarded an MBE in 2016 for her work on drug-driving legislation, she continues to advise the UK Department for Transport. Professor Wolff has led anti-doping efforts at major sporting events, including the UEFA EUROs, Commonwealth Games, and Cycling World Championships.