John Buckleton
Noted forensic scientist John Buckleton has been named a Visiting Scientist at the University of Washington.
Buckleton, who will continue his work in the DNA field with New Zealand’s Institute of Environmental Science and Research (ESR), is one of the developers of STRmix™, a sophisticated forensic software used to resolve mixed DNA profiles previously considered too complex to interpret. STRmix™ significantly improves the ability of forensic analysts to contribute to criminal investigations.
In his new position, Buckleton will work with renowned population geneticist Bruce Weir and other luminaries at the department of statistical genetics at University of Washington.
Buckleton – who has 33 years of casework experience in the US, UK, Australia, the Netherlands, and New Zealand – has examined more than 2,000 cases and testified in over 200 criminal cases involving DNA evidence.
He has also co-authored more than 180 significant publications in the forensic field (shoeprints, firearms, DNA, blood grouping, tool marks, fire debris analysis, glass, and paint), and presented DNA and glass courses from 1988 to the present to practicing professional forensic scientists.
Buckleton has supervised five PhD students in the field of forensic interpretation, and has been involved in international research and development programs in the area of the forensic interpretation of glass and DNA, including expert systems.
Buckleton is the recipient of two PW Allen Awards and the John Harper Phillips Award. He has participated on two ISFG DNA Commissions. He is Co-Chair of the SWGDAM working group on Y chromosome, and a member of the DNA advisory group, Texas Forensic Science Commission, Biology OSAC, OSAC Biology Subcommittee II, and the advisory CODIS Council.
For more information about Dr. Buckleton and STRmix™, visit http://www.esr.cri.nz/ or
