About

I am a Senior Lecturer in Forensic Science and Programme leader of the BSc in Forensic Science. I split my time between teaching and research. I teach various topics both at Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels. I aim at providing the best quality teaching to equip my students with practical skills they will be able to use once they graduate. My specific research interests are around fingermark detections and imaging.

Research interests

My main area of research is fingermark detection. I am focusing on the use of silicon oxide nanoparticles to detect fingermarks, as well as other types of nanoparticles. I also endeavour to further our fundamental understanding of latent fingermark detection techniques and improve research practice in the field of fingermark detection, using artificial fingermarks and more standardised research procedures.

I have a broad interest in anything related to forensic science. I am currently investigating the use of drones in crime scene investigation, as well as various imaging techniques to reconstruct crime scenes in 3D.

Recent publications

• Steiner, R., Moret S., and Roux C. (2023), Production of artificial fingermarks. Part II – The use of a modified inkjet printer for the deposition of synthetic secretions, Forensic Science International
• Hanna, T., Chadwick S., and Moret S. (2023), Fingermark quality assessment, a transversal study of subjective quality scales, Forensic Science International, 350
• Clover Ree, L., Chadwick S., and Moret S. (2023), Comparison of carbon and iron oxide-based powder suspension formulations, Forensic Science International, 347
• Woodward, H., Moret S., and Chadwick S. (2023), Biodegradable plastics and their impact on fingermark detection methods. Forensic Science International, 344
• Devlin C., Chadwick S., Moret S., Baechler S., Raymond J., Morelato M. (2022), The potential of using the forensic profiles of Australian fraudulent identity documents to assist intelligence-led policing, Australian Journal of Forensic Sciences
• Steiner R., Roux C., Moret S. (2022), Production of artificial fingermarks. Part I – Synthetic secretions formulation, Forensic Science International, 331, 111166
• Lee P. L. T., Kanodarwala F. K., Lennard C., Spindler X., Spikmans V., Roux C., Moret S. (2022), Latent fingermark detection using functionalised silicon oxide nanoparticles: Investigation into novel application procedures, Forensic Science International, 335, 111275
• Chadwick S., Cvetanovski M., Ross M., Sharp A., Moret S. (2021), Comparison of NIR powders to conventional fingerprint powders, Forensic Science International, 328, 111023
• Kanodarwala F. K., Leśniewski A., Olszowska-Łoś I., Spindler X., Pieta I. S., Lennard C., Niedziółka-Jönsson J., Moret S., Roux C. (2021), Fingermark detection using upconverting nanoparticles and comparison with cyanoacrylate fuming, Forensic Science International, 326, 110915
• Kanodarwala F. K., Moret S., Spindler X., Lennard C., Roux C. (2021), Novel upconverting nanoparticles for fingermark detection, Optical Materials, 111, 110568
• Lee P. L. T., Kanodarwala F. K., Lennard C., Spindler X., Spikmans V., Roux C., Moret S. (2020), Latent fingermark detection using functionalised silicon oxide nanoparticles: Optimisation and comparison with cyanoacrylate fuming, Forensic Science International, 315, 110442
• Steiner R., Moret S., Roux C. (2020), Evaluation of the use of chemical pads to mimic latent fingermarks for research purposes, Forensic Science International, 314, 110411
• Walton A., Moret S., Barash M., Gunn P. (2019), The frequency of fingerprint patterns separated by ethnicity and sex in a general population from Sydney, Australia, Australian Journal of Forensic Sciences, 51, 1-6
• Steiner R., Roux C., Moret S. (2019), Controlling fingermark variability for research purposes: A review, Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews: Forensic Science, 1, e1338
• Moret S., Lee P. L. T., de la Hunty M., Spindler X., Lennard C., Roux C. (2019), Single metal deposition versus physical developer: A comparison between two advanced fingermark detection techniques, Forensic Science International, 294, 103-112
• Maynard P., Skinner K., Bolton M., Moret S. (2019), Potential application of liquid dye penetrants for serial number restoration on firearms, Australian Journal of Forensic Sciences, 51, 674-684
• Lee P. L. T., Kanodarwala F. K., Lennard C., Spindler X., Spikmans V., Roux C., Moret S. (2019), Latent fingermark detection using functionalised silicon oxide nanoparticles: Method optimisation and evaluation, Forensic Science International, 298, 372-383
• Kanodarwala F. K., Moret S., Spindler X., Lennard C., Roux C. (2019), Nanoparticles used for fingermark detection—a comprehensive review, Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews: Forensic Science, 1, e1341
• Acherar O., Truong M. Q., Robert S., Crispino F., Moret S., Bécue A. (2019), Paper characteristics and their influence on the ability of single metal deposition to detect fingermarks, Forensic Chemistry, 12, 8-24

Membership of professional bodies

• Chartered Society of Forensic Science: Professional Member since 2022

• Australian and New Zealand Forensic Science Society: Member since 2014

• ThinkForensic: Member since 2012

• Association Québécoise de Criminalistique: Member since 2011

Qualifications

• BSc in Forensic Science – University of Lausanne, Switzerland
• MSc in Forensic Science – University of Lausanne, Switzerland
• PhD in Forensic Science – University of Lausanne, Switzerland

Recent conferences

• Woodward H., S. Chadwick, S. Moret, The impact of biodegradable plastics on fingermark development, 25 Australian and New Zealand Forensic Science Society Symposium, Brisbane, Australia, 11-15 September 2022
• Moret S., S. Chadwick, X. Spindler, C. Lennard, C. Roux, Do we understand the factors that influence fingermark detection?, 72 American Academy of Forensic Sciences Annual Scientific Meeting, Anaheim, USA, 17-22 February 2020
• Kanodarwala F., P. L. Lee, S. Moret, X. Spindler, V. Spikmans, C. Lennard, C. Roux, Next-generation latent fingermark detection using functionalised silicon oxide nanoparticles, International Conference on Materials Science and Engineering, Melbourne, Australia, 16-18 September 2019
• Kanodarwala F., P. L. Lee, S. Moret, X. Spindler, C. Lennard, C. Roux, Latent Fingermark Detection Using Functional Nanomaterials, International Fingerprint Research Group Biennial Meeting, Sheffield, UK, 24-28 June 2019
• Jeanneret, M. Gorka, A. Bécue, R. Steiner, S. Moret, C. Roux, Use of printed artificial sweat/secretions for forensic purposes, International Fingerprint Research Group Biennial Meeting, Sheffield, UK, 24-28 June 2019
• Chadwick S., X. Spindler, S. Moret, C. Lennard, C. Roux, Further investigation into the factors that influence fingermark detection, International Fingerprint Research Group Biennial Meeting, Sheffield, UK, 24-28 June 2019
• Spindler X., J. Knight, M. Ueland, S. Moret, C. Roux, Sequences for the detection of latent fingermarks on body wrappings, 24 Australian and New Zealand Forensic Science Society Symposium, Perth, Australia, 9-13 September 2018

International experience

I studied and worked as an academic in three different countries. I obtained my degree in Forensic Science in Switzerland (University of Lausanne), before moving to Australia in 2014 as a postdoctoral fellow and then as a lecturer at the University of Technology Sydney. In 2022, I moved to the University of Derby.

Teaching responsibilities

I am currently leading one module in the Undergraduate Forensic Science Programme (Law, Criminology and Criminal Justice) and two modules in the Postgraduate Forensic Science Programme (The Professional Forensic Scientist, and Advanced Crime Scene and Evidence Analysis). I am also involved in the teaching of several forensic modules such as Introduction to Forensic Science, Introduction to Crime Scene Investigation, Trace Evidence, Forensic Imaging, Crime Scene to Court, Serious and Organised Crime, and Professional Practice.