Frontiers of Forensic Science: Innovation, Technology, and Justice

Frontiers of Forensic Science: Innovation, Technology, and Justice offers an in-depth, forward-looking look at the groundbreaking developments transforming the field today. Bringing together insights from multiple disciplines, it connects emerging technologies, new approaches to biological evidence, and shifting perspectives on social justice that reshaping the way investigations are conducted and how justice is ultimately served. The book begins by looking ahead to the future of experimentation in digital forensics, tackling key issues such as the growing role of artificial intelligence (AI), machine and deep learning in solving cybercrimes. It also dives into the legal and ethical challenges surrounding AI-related crimes, exploring how justice systems are adapting to new autonomous technologies and the difficulties of determining who should be held responsible. On the biological side, it introduces earprints as a novel form of forensic evidence, examining both their promise and the current hurdles in using them for criminal identification. Looking at the social side of forensic science, the book shines a light on the overlooked experiences of male victims and calls for more gender and inclusive practices to ensure every victim receives fair recognition and treatment. It wraps up with a detailed look at forensic spectral analysis, highlighting advanced techniques such as infrared, Raman, and mass spectrometry, along with AI-powered data interpretation, all of which are helping to improve how evidence is detected and analyzed. This book is an essential resource for forensic professionals, forensic scientists and researchers, legal experts, students and educators and technology professionals, who refuse to be left behind. It is a must-read for anyone dedicated to using innovation and technology to push the boundaries of justice in today’s fast-changing world. The book is a relevant guide in modern justice investigations, to understanding the ways in which technology, law and science interact.