Denis Werner (UQTR)

Denis Werner is Professor of Forensic Science at the Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières (UQTR), Canada. After obtaining his bachelor's, master's and doctorate degrees in forensic science at the University of Lausanne's School of Criminal Sciences, he continued his academic career at the University of Derby as Lecturer in Forensic Science for 2 years, dividing his time between research and teaching activities. Since starting his PhD in 2015, he has been commissioned by Swiss, English and international forensic authorities to provide expert opinions in several areas of forensic science, in particular firearms, gunshot residue, tool marks and fire. Denis defines himself first and foremost as a multidisciplinary forensic generalist who considers forensic science to be a science in its own right. His research activities and interests cover a wide range of forensic science fields, as evidenced by the breadth of his scientific publications.