Dr. Benoit Bertrand | Forensic Taphonomy | Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor in Forensic Anthropology at Lille University, France.

Dr. Benoit Bertrand is a distinguished forensic anthropologist and Associate Professor at the University of Lille, specializing in forensic taphonomy. With extensive experience in biological anthropology and paleoanthropology, he has held key academic and research positions at prestigious institutions such as the National Museum of Natural History in Paris and Sorbonne University. A certified forensic expert, he actively contributes to forensic sciences, criminalistics, and forensic anthropology. Dr. Bertrand has received multiple prestigious awards, secured significant research funding, and serves on editorial boards and scientific committees. His work has significantly advanced forensic research and interdisciplinary collaborations. 🔬🎓

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Education & Experience 🎓👨‍🏫

✅ Education:

• 🏛️ 2024 – Habilitation to Supervise Research, Forensic Anthropology, University of Lille
• 🎓 2017 – Ph.D. in Biological Anthropology, University of Lille
• 📜 1999 – MSc in Paleoanthropology, Human Paleontology Institute

✅ Experience:

• 🏅 2020-Present – Associate Professor, Forensic Taphonomy Unit, University of Lille
• 🏛️ 2019-Present – Research Associate, National Museum of Natural History, Paris
• 🔬 2019-2020 – Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Researcher, ULB-H2020, Belgium
• 🏛️ 2018 – Postdoctoral Researcher, Sorbonne University, Paris
• 🏺 2010-2016 – Head, Archaeology Microanalytical Laboratory, Douai

Professional Development 🚀📚

Dr. Bertrand has made significant contributions to forensic anthropology, particularly in forensic taphonomy and criminalistics. As Director of the ULR-7367 – UTMLA at the University of Lille, he leads groundbreaking forensic research. His expertise extends to forensic casework, as a Certified Forensic Expert at the Court of Appeal of Douai. He actively mentors Ph.D. and master’s students, fostering academic growth. His involvement as an Associate Editor and Board Member in leading forensic societies showcases his leadership in the field. Through international collaborations and high-impact research, he continues to advance forensic sciences. 🔬🌍

Research Focus 🔍🦴

Dr. Bertrand specializes in forensic taphonomy, biological anthropology, and paleoanthropology, with applications in criminal investigations and archaeology. His research explores decomposition processes, forensic casework, and human remains analysis to improve forensic identification techniques. His projects integrate advanced analytical methods and interdisciplinary collaborations, securing major funding, including from the National Institute of Justice (USA) and European Union programs. He also investigates archaeological forensic contexts, contributing to historical and medico-legal studies. His work bridges science and justice, ensuring precision in forensic methodologies and aiding law enforcement agencies worldwide. ⚖️🔬

Awards & Honors 🏆🎖️

• 🏅 2022 – International Prize in Forensic Sciences, Fondation Charles Massias
• 🏆 2018 – Best PhD Award, Société d’Anthropologie de Paris

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