Doctor Glenn Porter
ACADEMIC COURSE ADVISOR, BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (FORENSIC SCIENCE),
Science (SoSH)
SENIOR LECTURER IN FORENSIC SCIENCE,
Science (SoSH)
Personal
Qualifications
- PhD University of Western Sydney
- MAppSc Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
- AssocDipArts Sydney Institute of Technology
- GDipSc University of Sydney
UWS Organisational Unit (School / Division)
- Science (SoSH)
- Science (SoSH)
Professional Memberships
- Australian Academy of Forensic Sciences (2003-02-01)
Contact
| Email: | G.Porter@uws.edu.au |
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| Extension: | 1739 |
| Mobile: | 0403227453 |
| Location: | K12.G.62 Hawkesbury |
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Biography
Glenn Porter is a Senior Lecturer in Forensic Science, Academic Course Advisor for the Bachelor of Science (Forensic Science) degree and Chief Investigator for the new Photographic Evidence Research Laboratory. He teaches specialised forensic science units such as Imaging Science & Photographic Evidence, Forensic Photography and Crime Scene Investigation. Dr Porter has more than 20 years experience as a forensic practitioner and before becoming an academic at the University of Western Sydney he was a forensic photographer with the Australian Federal Police. He is currently the Vice President of the Australian Academy of Forensic Sciences, a member of the Editorial Board of the Australian Journal of Forensic Sciences and the UWS Justice Research Group.
Dr Porter studied photography at the Sydney Institute of Technology. His postgraduate studies include a Graduate Diploma in Science from the University of Sydney, a Master of Applied Science (Photography) from RMIT University and a PhD in Communication Arts from the University of Western Sydney.
Dr Porter has recently established the Photographic Evidence Research Laboratory at the University of Western Sydney and his current research interests include; the development of a calibrated colorimetric system for wound documentation in forensic pathology; developing evidence standards for illicit child exploitation images; the reliability of photographic evidence and photointerpretation; CCTV evidence and intelligence; optical enhancement of physical evidence and the application of visual evidence within the forensic sciences and criminal justice system. Dr Porter has published several papers in peer-reviewed International journals and authored chapters in books. He is a highly respected photographic expert within the forensic science industry and continues to work on forensic casework as an expert consultant. In addition to his forensic photography expertise, he has received other specialised training in footwear impression identification and bloodstain pattern analysis (BPA).
This information has been contributed by Doctor Porter.
Teaching
Current Teaching Areas
- 300864 Imaging Science & Photographic Evidence
- 300873 Crime Scene Investigation
- 300874 Digital Forensic Photography
- 300935 Evidence and Crime Scene Management
Publications
Chapters in Books
- Porter, G. (2009), 'Photography: Marks, Impressions and Documents', The Wiley Encyclopedia of Forensic Science, Wiley & Sons 9780470018262.
- Porter, G. (2008), 'Foreword', Photographic Composition & Design, China Books 9789881787699.
- Porter, G. (2004), 'Specialised Photography and Imaging', The Practice of Crime Scene Investigation, CRC PRESS-TAYLOR & FRANCIS GROUP 0748406093.
Journal Articles
- Porter, G. and Kennedy, M. (2012), 'Photographic Truth & Evidence', Australian Journal of Forensic Sciences, 10.
- Porter, G. (2012), 'Zak Coronial Inquest and the Interpretation of Photographic Evidence', Current Issues in Criminal Justice, 11.
- Farrar, A., Porter, G. and Renshaw, A. (2012), 'Detection of Latent Bloodstains Beneath Painted Surfaces Using Reflected Infrared Photography', Journal of Forensic Sciences, 9.
- Weaver, R., Salamonson, Y., Koch, J. and Porter, G. (2012), 'The CSI effect at university: forensic science students' television viewing and perceptions of ethical issues', Australian Journal of Forensic Sciences, 11.
- Porter, G. (2012), 'Zak coronial inquest and the interpretation of photographic evidence', Current Issues in Criminal Justice, 11.
- Porter, G. and Kennedy, M. (2012), 'Photographic truth and evidence', Australian Journal of Forensic Sciences, 10.
- Weaver, R., Salamonson, Y., Koch, J. and Porter, G. (2012), 'The CSI effect at university : forensic science students' television viewing and perceptions of ethical issues', Australian Journal of Forensic Sciences, 11.
- Vanderwee, J., Porter, G., Renshaw, A. and Bell, M. (2011), 'The investigation of a relative contrast index model for fingerprint quantification', Forensic Science International, 6.
- Porter, G. (2011), 'A New Theoretical Framework Regarding the Application and Reliability of Photographic Evidence', The International Journal of Evidence & Proof, 36.
- Edmond, G., Kemp, R., Porter, G., Hamer, D., Burton, M., Biber, K. and San Roque, M. (2010), 'Atkins v The Emperor: The 'Cautious' use of Unreliable 'Expert' Opinion', The International Journal of Evidence & Proof, 21.
- Morrison, B., Wiggins, M. and Porter, G. (2010), 'User preferences for a control-based reduced processing decision support interface.', International Journal of Human-Computer Interaction, 20.
- Porter, G. (2009), 'CCTV Images as Evidence', Australian Journal of Forensic Sciences, 15.
- Edmond, G., Biber, K., Kemp, R. and Porter, G. (2009), 'Law's Looking Glass: Expert Identification Evidence Derived from Photographic and Video Images', Current Issues in Criminal Justice, 41.
- Humphreys, J., Porter, G. and Bell, M. (2008), 'The Quantification of Fingerprint Quality Using a Relative Contrast Index', Forensic Science International, 8.
- Mckechnie, M., Porter, G. and Langlois, N. (2008), 'The detection of latent residue tattoo ink pigments in skin using invisible radiation photography', Australian Journal of Forensic Sciences, 8.
- Porter, G. (2007), 'Visual Culture in Forensic Science', Australian Journal of Forensic Sciences, 11.
Conference Papers
- Porter, G., Cohen, H. and Whitfield, D. (2009), 'The Influence of Image Perspective on Facial Morphology Comparison and Photoanthropometric Analysis in Facial Identification from Photographs', 19th International Symposium on the Forensic Sciences, Melbourne.
Research
Previous Projects
| Title: | Invisible radiation photography using digital capture |
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| Years: | 2004-09-07 - 2005-09-27 |
| ID: | P0010790 |
| UWS Researchers: | Glenn Porter |
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| Title: | Geometry v's Chaos in Natural Forms |
| Years: | 2002-08-08 - 2003-10-31 |
| ID: | P0010064 |
| UWS Researchers: | Glenn Porter |
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| Title: | Hybrid Fourier Transform Dispersive Raman Micro-Spectrometer |
| Years: | 2009-02-24 - 2010-02-23 |
| ID: | P00016189 |
| UWS Researchers: | Kamali Kannangara, Adriyan Milev, John Bartlett, Peter Williams, Bill Price, Nguyen Tran, Gary Dennis, Andrew Shalliker, Glenn Porter, John Cairney, Ian Anderson and Yaping He |
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| Title: | Popular Culture and Professional Identity in Nursing and Forensic Science Students |
| Years: | 2010-11-30 - 2011-12-09 |
| ID: | P00019618 |
| UWS Researchers: | Roslyn Weaver, Yenna Salamonson, Debra Jackson and Glenn Porter |
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Supervision
Doctor Porter BHons and Cosupervision for MHons
Current Supervision
| Title: | Tattoos and Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) Footage: What Role Can They Play in Susupect Idenitification? |
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| Title: | A Critical Examination of Reliability Standards of Footwear Impression Evidence in Forensic Science |
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| Title: | Establishing Forensic Science Standards for CCTV Evidence |
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| Title: | Taphonomy of Bone: Biological and Chemical Indicators of Decompositional Changes and the Implications for Detection of Human Remains |
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Previous Supervision
| Title: | Effect of Activated Charcoal on Preservation of Volatile Hydrocarbons in Arson Samples |
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| Field of Research: | NATURAL AND PHYSICAL SCIENCES |
| Thesis: | Effect of Activated Charcoal on Preservation of Volatile Hydrocarbons in Arson Samples |
