Bart Kemper was part of a team of forensic professionals honoring the 70th Anniversary of Uzbekistan’s Suleymanova Center Of Forensic Expertise. This is part of the “Forensic Science Uniting Nations” collaboration the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS). The team included speakers for the Uzbekistan, Ukraine, Russia, Armenia, Latvia, Moldova, Netherlands, UK, and USA.
His presentation, “Modern Capabilities of Forensic Engineering and Technical Expertise”, was a topic requested by the Suleymanova Center. He addressed the role of modern engineering simulations and the forensic challenge they present. Simulations can potentially be treated as a “separate witness” which cannot be called to testify rather than the work of the engineer, therefore could be excluded from the testimony. Engineering using Verification & Validation (V&V) techniques as part of the simulation process can demonstrate the results are fully within the engineer’s work product. In his role as Editor-In-Chief of the Journal of the National Academy of Forensic Engineers, he is asked to represent more than a single company or organization. Today, he spoke on behalf of forensic engineers as part of the overall forensic field.
“I graduated high school in the early 1980’s, when Uzbekistan was still part of the Soviet Union,” Bart said. “I had no idea I would see the Soviet Union peacefully devolve into self-sufficient, independent nations. Uzbekistan has centuries of history and tradition, with bridges and buildings still in active use which were ancient when the US was formed. It was an honor to be invited to be part of this celebration and be asked to contribute along with international leaders in their respective fields.”
The program for the 70th Anniversary of the Uzbekistan Center for Forensic Studies, showing the schedule excerpt listing Bart Kemper’s presentation on forensic engineering.
Bart had pre-recorded his presentation, then attended the conference via a web meeting.
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