Sarah Cresswell
Griffith University, University of Strathclyde, Northumbria University, University of Greenwich
0000-0002-1988-0701
About
I have taught forensic chemistry since 2002; moving to Griffith University in 2010. As an Associate Professor of Forensic Chemistry I passionately believe that forensic science, as popularised by TV, is the ideal platform to encourage students to pursue scientific careers both within and beyond forensic science. In each course I focus on active learning strategies to encourage students’ participation and mentor sessional staff, who teach into these courses, enabling them to employ similar strategies.
My focus as an educator is the development of authentic hands-on learning experiences which encourage students to become life-long learners, as I am. As an undergraduate I learned best by doing and encourage my students by involving them in the education process; learning new skills and challenging one another. I believe that developing a sense of wonder, and excitement for learning, is key and I take a student-centred approach; spending time with my students, engaging them in discussions, developing assessment tasks that encourage them to become independent learners, and by invoking a desire to know more.
My research interests can be braodly divided into two areas; tertiary science education and forensic chemistry. I have developed research links with the State Forensic Science Laboratory and we have jointly supervised students to Honours and PhD and have published much of this research.
Employment
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Griffith University Professor Forensic Chemistry2025 - Present
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Griffith University Associate Professor, Forensic Chemistry2017 - 2024
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Griffith University Senior Lecturer Forensic Chemistry2010 - 2016
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University of Strathclyde Lecturer in Forensic Science2002 - 2009
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Northumbria University Chemistry Lecturer1999 - 2001
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University of Hull Postdoctoral Researcher1997 - 1999
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Griffith University
Education
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Griffith University Graduate Certificate in Higher Education2016 - 2016
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University of Strathclyde Bachelor of Laws2002 - 2007
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University of Greenwich PhD Chemistry1993 - 1997
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Staffordshire University BSc Applied and Analytical Chemistry1990 - 1993
Projects & Funding
Projects & funding information is unavailable.
Publications (89)
- Behavioural Intentions Associated with Exposure to Anabolic-Androgenic Steroid Testing Results: A Two-Phase, Multi-Wave Intervention Trial Save
- Visualizing the Reaction Products of Sodium Rhodizonate with Lead(II) or Barium(II) Salts: New Insights into Forensic Gunshot Residue Detection Save
- Isotopic profiling of ephedrine synthesised via lithium aluminium hydride reduction of carbamate protected phenylpropanolamine Save
- Novel hyphenation of supercritical fluid chromatography to high resolution mass spectrometry for the purpose of small molecule analysis Save
- Structural insights into the sodium rhodizonate test for lead detection Save
- Wastewater analysis as a global toxicovigilance tool for the monitoring of new psychoactive substances Save
- A Comparison of Sodium Rhodizonate Test Solutions for Improved GSR Visualisation Save
- Anabolic-androgenic steroid testing as a tool for consumer engagement and harm reduction: a sequential explanatory mixed-method study Save
- Transfer and persistence of owner DNA on domestic pets Save
- The world's first anabolic-androgenic steroid testing trial: A two-phase pilot combining chemical analysis, results dissemination and community feedback Save