The Fluid Dynamics of
Bloodstain Pattern
Formation Training Course
THE FLUID DYNAMICS
OF BLOODSTAIN
PATTERN FORMATION
To assist bloodstain pattern analysts in
understanding and articulating the science
of bloodstain pattern formation, a 40 hour
course entitled ‘The Fluid Dynamics of
Bloodstain Pattern Formation’ has been
developed. This course is designed to deliver
advanced level training to experienced
laboratory based scientists, crime scene
investigators and forensic consultants.
AN ADVANCED COURSE
August 22-26, 2016
Participants on the course develop an
understanding of the principles of fluid
dynamics as they apply to bloodstain pattern
formation. The emphasis of this course is on
the relationship between the dynamics of
bloodstain pattern formation and the
characteristics of the resultant static
bloodstain pattern. The course introduces
participants to some of the basic concepts of
fluid dynamics, with particular reference to
the behavior of blood as a fluid. The course
has a strong practical component with
participants performing a number of
experiments which feature the use of a high
speed digital camera.
For more information please refer to:
http://bpa.esr.cri.nz/home/bpa-education-andtraining/esr-courses/the-fluid-dynamics-of-bloodstainpattern-formation/
Presented by:
THE INSTITUTE OF ENVIRONMENTAL
SCIENCE AND RESEARCH (ESR)
Christchurch, New Zealand
www.esr.cri.nz
THE UNIVERSITY OF CANTERBURY
Christchurch, New Zealand
www.canterbury.ac.nz
in conjunction with:
Center for Business & Industry
Northampton Community College
Fowler Family Southside Center
511 East Third Street
Bethlehem PA 18018
610-332-6596
www.northampton.edu/NFTC
NORTHEAST FORENSIC TRAINING
CENTER
Center for Business & Industry
Northampton Community College, Bethlehem, PA
www.northampton.edu/BPA
About the Instructors
Associate Professor
Mark Jermy
Mark has a B.Sc. in
Physics from the University
of Birmingham (UK) and a
PhD from the University of
Kent (UK). He has worked
as a fluid dynamicist for
the UK Ministry of
Defence. He was a Senior Lecturer at
Cranfield University (UK) and currently teaches
fluid dynamics and thermodynamics at the
Department of Mechanical Engineering,
University of Canterbury, New Zealand. He has
a research group actively studying the
mechanics of bloodstain formation and
wounding, biological fluid flows in breathing
and circulation, and geothermal power.
Ms. Rosalyn Rough
Rosalyn is a Forensic
Senior Scientist at ESR,
New Zealand’s primary
provider of forensic
services to the New
Zealand Police. She has
been employed there for
over 14 years, during
which time her duties have included crime
scene examination, bloodstain pattern
analysis, shoeprint comparisons, screening of
clothing for body fluids and assessment of
clothing damage. She completed her first
(basic) bloodstain pattern analysis training
course in 2003 and has subsequently
frequently given evidence on bloodstain
patterns in criminal trials in New Zealand.
Training Objectives
On completion of this course, you will be able to:
• describe and explain the critical physical
properties of fluids
• describe and demonstrate the differences
between blood and other common fluids and
how that relates to Bloodstain Pattern
Analysis
• explain the underlying physical mechanisms
of the formation of major bloodstain types
• relate the observed characteristics of
the major bloodstain pattern types to the
underlying mechanisms of their
formation
• use video bloodstain pattern analysis source
material in the presentation of court
evidence or in basic BPA course instruction
Contacts
Sam Del Rosario
Program Director
Northeast Forensic Training Center
610-332-6596
sdelrosario@northampton.edu
LeeAnn Singley
Course Coordinator
Grayson Singley Associates, LLC
717-554-3739
lsingleygsa@msn.com
Ms. Rosalyn Rough
Course Instructor, ESR
rosalyn.rough@esr.cri.nz
Dr. Mark Jermy
Course Instructor
University of Canterbury
mark.jermy@canterbury.ac.nz
Course Details
Course hours:
Mon. - Thurs.: 8:00 am — 5:30 pm
Fri.: 8:00 am — 4:00 pm
Location:
Northeast Forensic Training Center
Fowler Family Southside Center
511 E. Third Street
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Fee:
$1495.00/person
(Includes all training materials & laboratory
manual; lodging & meals are extra)
Lodging recommendation:
Hyatt Place • Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
610-625-0500 • Hyattplacebethlehem.com
Rate: $91.00/night plus tax
Please mention “FDCO” when registering.
Free shuttle offered from hotel to airport and
to Campus.
Registration:
www.northampton.edu/BPA
About the NFTC
The Northeast Forensic Training Center (NFTC)
is committed to providing a high-quality
forensic science education. The training
center is accessible to all criminal justice
students, educators and practitioners at a
regional, state and nationwide level.
To learn more and sign-up for our monthly email correspondence, please click code with
your smart phone or visit
northampton.edu/NFTC.