Rate My Professor Brendan Chapman

Chapman's research focuses on forensic genetics and DNA analysis, homicide and sexual assault investigations, clandestine grave site recovery, cold case reviews, and enhancing molecular capabilities for national security using advanced DNA sequencing and high-sensitivity techniques. He leads the Cold Case Review at Murdoch (CCR@Murdoch), directing forensic science and criminology students in analyzing open-source intelligence for unsolved homicides and missing persons cases to suggest new investigative avenues. Key publications include "Bacterial transfer during sexual intercourse as a tool for forensic detection" (2025), "An Environmental DNA Approach to the Isolation of Human Intra- and Extra-Cellular DNA from Large Volumes of Water from Crime Scenes" (2023), "Joining forces: Combining police and external expertise for cold case reviews" (2024), "Death and Disposal Locations of Serial Homicides: The Effect on Recovery Timeframes" (2022), "Face similarity linkage: A novel biometric approach to sexually motivated serial killer victims" (2020), and "Meta-analysis of the secondary transfer of DNA" (2019). In education, he teaches hands-on undergraduate and postgraduate courses featuring mock crime scene reconstructions, evidence collection, and laboratory work, fostering practical forensic skills among diverse students. His contributions advance forensic intelligence, support law enforcement collaborations, and address persistent challenges in unsolved cases.