Christophe  Champod Author of Evaluating Organization Development
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Christophe Champod

Professor
University of Lausanne

I am full professor in forensic science at the School of Criminal Justice (ESC) of the University of Lausanne. I am in charge of education and research on identification methods and maintains an activity as an expert witness in these areas. My research is devoted to the inferential aspects associated with forensic identification techniques. The value to be attached to fingerprint evidence is at the core of my interests.

Biography

I received a M.Sc. and Ph.D. (summa cum laude) both in Forensic Science, from the University of Lausanne, in 1990 and 1995 respectively. Remained in academia until holding the position of assistant professor in forensic science. From 1999 to 2003, I led the Interpretation Research Group of the Forensic Science Service (UK), before taking a full professorship position at the School of Criminal Justice (ESC) of the University of Lausanne. I am a Steering Committee member for the International Fingerprint Research Group (IFRG), past member of SWGFAST (Scientific Working Group on Friction Analysis, Study and Technology) and, since 2014, an invited member of Friction Ridge subcommittee (part of the Physics and Pattern Evidence Scientific Area Committee) of the Organization for Scientific Area Committees (OSAC). In 2015, I received the Distinguished ENFSI (European Network of Forensic science) Scientist award for his contribution to forensic science.

Education

    MSc, University of Lausanne, 1990
    PhD, University of Lausanne, 1995

Areas of Research / Professional Expertise

    Fingerprint evidence, footwear marks, biometric techniques applied to forensic science, interpretation of marks and traces including DNA.

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Books

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