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Personal Statement
Dr Bronagh Murphy is a Teaching Associate within the Centre for Forensic Science and Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry. She contributes to both postgraduate and undergraduate teaching, including delivery of theory modules on Analytical Chemistry for Forensic Scientists, Fires and Explosives and Forensic Trace Analysis. Bronagh is also the Laboratory Coordinator for the MSc Forensic Science programme, leading on delivery of the Essentials of Forensic Science and Forensic Chemistry practical modules.
Research Interests
General research interests include identification of trace explosives, ignitable liquids and biofuels, emollients, and laboratory sustainability.
Current research projects include:
- Monitoring the bioethanol and biodiesel components of E10 petrol and B7 Diesel and investigating the impact of weathering, packaging, storage, and extraction methods on their chemical composition.
- Identification of minor components within bioethanol fuels which could be useful for identification of bioethanol fuels in fire investigations.
- Investigating the impact of measures to improve sustainability within a forensic and/or analytical chemistry laboratory.
Academic / Professional qualifications
Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice in Higher Education
Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
Member of the Royal Society of Chemistry (MRSC)
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):
Education/Academic qualification
Doctor of Philosophy, King's College London
Award Date: 1 Jun 2019
Master of Science, Forensic Science, King's College London
Award Date: 1 Nov 2013
Master of Natural Science, University of Cambridge
Award Date: 30 Jun 2011
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Projects
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Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Collaborative Writing Group: Students as assessors: Peer assessment
Robertson, E. (Co-investigator), Williams, M. (Principal Investigator), Murphy, B. (Co-investigator), Cummings, J. (Co-investigator) & Marshall, J. (Co-investigator)
1/06/23 → 1/01/26
Project: Internally funded project
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A novel method for assessing the shedding of fibre in forensic science: investigating the effects of washing
Galais, V., Wilson, S., Dugard, P., Gannicliffe, C., Murphy, B., Daéid, N. N. & Ménard, H., Feb 2025, In: Forensic science international. 367, 112369.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Students as Assessors: Peer assessment and the benefits to students and staff
Cummings, J., Marshall, J., Murphy, B., Robertson, E. & Williams, M., 7 Nov 2024, 18 p. University of Strathclyde.Research output: Other contribution
Open AccessFile33 Downloads (Pure)
Prizes
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Strathclyde Medal: Team Award
Craig, G. (Recipient), Gibson, L. (Recipient), Tweedie, J. (Recipient), Hoskins, C. (Recipient), Murphy, B. (Recipient), Ross, K. (Recipient), Tuttle, T. (Recipient), Kennedy, A. (Recipient), Lau, K. H. A. (Recipient), McKendry, C. (Recipient) & OLUWASANMI, A. (Recipient), 11 Oct 2022
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
- 2 Participation in workshop, seminar, course
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CPD - Courtroom Skills Training - Witness Familiarisation
Reaney, L. (Participant), Carlysle-Davies, F. (Participant), Murphy, B. (Participant), Haddrill, P. (Participant) & Casali, F. (Participant)
9 Jul 2020 → 10 Jul 2020Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
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CPD - Excellence in Report Writing
Reaney, L. (Participant), Jones, K. (Organiser), Casali, F. (Participant), DAVIDSON, K. (Participant), Carlysle-Davies, F. (Participant), Murphy, B. (Participant), Allan, P. (Participant), McMenemy, M. (Participant), Moore, B. (Participant), Gibson, L. (Participant), Dennany, L. (Participant) & Haddrill, P. (Participant)
2 Jul 2020 → 3 Jul 2020Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in workshop, seminar, course