Rene Friedrichs RSSL
Rene is an experienced investigative scientist with a background in both emergency medical services and forensic investigations. He began his career in Germany, where he trained and worked as a paramedic, gaining practical experience in emergency care.
In 2007, Rene moved to the UK to further his education and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Forensic Sciences from the University of Abertay Dundee. Following his graduation, he joined RSSL as a Microscopy Research Assistant, where he focused on foreign material investigations, helping to identify contaminants and maintain product quality.
Rene pursued further studies and completed a Master’s degree in Forensic Archaeology and Anthropology at Cranfield University in 2010. This advanced education enhanced his knowledge in forensic science, particularly in archaeological contexts and human remains.
After obtaining his Master’s degree, Rene worked as a Reporting Forensic Scientist, contributing to criminal casework for several police forces across the UK. His work involved applying forensic techniques to assist in solving cases and supporting law enforcement.
In 2013, Rene returned to RSSL’s microscopy department, where he specializes in the identification of foreign materials, counterfeit investigations, and structural characterisation. His work plays an important role in ensuring the safety and authenticity of various products.”
Dr Gareth Hughes Oxford University
Gareth is the Deputy Manager and FIB Scientist at the David Cockayne Centre for Electron Microscopy at the University of Oxford Department of Materials. With over 25 years of experience in electron beam and ion beam techniques, Gareth has a PhD form Bristol University and moved to his current role at Oxford in 2008, and has been training users and developing FIB based techniques and workflows ever since.