Forensic Science: An International Perspective

We are delighted to invite you to our upcoming presentation on 8 May at 6 PM at Forensic Science Qld (FSQ). The event, titled “Forensic Science: An International Perspective,” will feature Laeeque Ahmed and Dr Ruwan Illeperuma, esteemed experts in their fields. They will share valuable insights and innovative ideas that are sure to inspire and inform. This is a unique opportunity to expand your knowledge, network with fellow members, and engage in a lively discussion.

The presentation will be available via live stream, with a Teams link sent to registered attendees on the day of the event. For those joining us in person, light refreshments will be provided before the presentation. We look forward to seeing you there!

Presenters

Laeeque Ahmed
Laeeque Ahmed joined Forensic Science Queensland in August 2024 as a Senior Scientist in the Forensic Biology Division. With over a decade of experience, he has led pivotal DNA investigations at the Punjab Forensic Science Agency in Pakistan. He has resolved numerous high-profile cases, including terrorism, homicide, disaster victim identification, and serial sexual assault cases. At the ANZFSS meeting, Laeeque will discuss his role as the lead DNA analyst in the high-profile Zainab rape and murder case in Pakistan, highlighting the power of forensic DNA in criminal investigations and its lasting impact on forensic practices in the region.

Dr Ruwan Illeperuma
Dr Ruwan Illeperuma is a highly qualified forensic DNA scientist with extensive experience in human identification and criminal investigations. Before joining FSQ, he was a Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Natural Sciences, Open University of Sri Lanka. For 18 years, he worked as a Senior Scientist at Genetech Molecular Diagnostics in Colombo, handling over 4,600 criminal DNA testing cases and testifying in high courts for more than 200 criminal cases. A Fulbright scholar with a PhD from the University of Colombo, Dr Illeperuma has conducted research in Forensic Molecular Anthropology and trained over 8,000 police officers and judiciary members. He will discuss two milestone cases that showcase the evolution of forensic techniques in Sri Lanka, including the 2005 murder case of a Swedish-Sri Lankan woman and the 2012 case of Sri Lanka’s first scientifically proven serial killer.