Charlotte (Charlie) Pilbeam-Bailey
- Title
- Lecturer in Forensic Science
- Location
- LJ 0.04B
- Contact me
Biography
Former Programme Lead for forensics at the University of Greenwich (Medway) having worked in higher education since 2011, first as a technician and later moved into academic roles. Previously trained with Kent, Sussex and the Metropolitan Police services completing a Masters in Chemistry by Research whilst working with SCD6 (Met). Whilst at Greenwich leading 10 programmes including forensic science, forensic science with criminology and forensic science with digital investigation, and module lead for 4 module. In the last 4 years collaborated with colleagues in LOCATE international and innocence project London, and undertook various exchange training opportunities with Kent Fire and Rescue. Charlie joins Keele, excited for the new adventure.
Research and scholarship
Whilst training at Sussex, Charlie undertook research in fingermark persistence. Moving into acid etching of VIN numbers to combat car cloning with SCD6 in the Met. Most recently looking into bacteria and decomposition studies.
Teaching
Specialising initially in scene investigation and fraudulent documents, over the years Charlie has developed materials on arson investigation, ballistics, microscopy, stratedgy and action plans, criminal law, cognitive interviewing as well as a range of chemical analysis relating to forensic investigations.
School address
Lennard-Jones School of Chemical and Physical Sciences
Lennard-Jones Building
Keele University
Staffordshire
ST5 5BG, UK
Phone (School Office): +44 (0)1782 733033, (Chemistry): +44 (0)1782 731693, (Forensic Science): +44 (0)1782 731694, (Physics): +44 (0)1782 733527
Email: scps@keele.ac.uk
Information for schools and colleges
Programme directors
Chemistry and Medicinal Chemistry
Dr Tess Phillips
Tel : +44 (0)1782 733038
Email : t.r.phillips@keele.ac.uk
Dr Chris Hawes
Tel : +44 (0)1782 732820
Email : c.s.hawes@keele.ac.uk
Forensic Science and Criminology
Dr Jamie K. Pringle
Tel : +44 (0)1782 733163
Email : j.k.pringle@keele.ac.uk
Victoria Cartwright
Tel: +44 (0)1782733584
Email: v.cartwright@keele.ac.uk
Physics and Astrophysics
Dr Barry Smalley and Dr Joana Oliveira
Email : b.smalley@keele.ac.uk, j.oliveira@keele.ac.uk
Admission tutors
Chemistry and Medicinal Chemistry
Dr Natalie Capel
Tel : +44 (0)1782 733584
Email : n.j.capel@keele.ac.uk
Forensic Science
Sue Shemilt
Email: s.shemilt@keele.ac.uk
Physics and Astrophysics
Dr Juliana Morbec
Email : physics@keele.ac.uk or j.morbec@keele.ac.uk