Research Focus

Forensic Casework

Digitalization of forensic casework

The group is concerned with the development and application of scientific computer-oriented methods to support the investigating authorities' casework. Digital reconstructions of crime scenes and facial soft tissue for the identification of unknown dead bodies (GWR), as well as the analysis and evaluation of digital image, video and audio material form the core of the work. The questions posed and to be clarified by the investigating authorities in this context must be answered quantitatively and an expert opinion provided. This also includes the reproduction of possible circumstances and the simulation of movement sequences of different objects, such as people, cars, etc., on the basis of physical models. The group works closely with police investigating authorities from all over Germany.

Our Expertise

Research Field	Contents
3D crime scene reconstruction	Detailed reproduction of crime scenes Preparation of terrestrial 3D laser scans 3D crime scene simulation Support for forensic casework by police and criminal investigation institutions
3D crime scene simulation	Reproduction and simulation of possible biomechanical movement sequences with spatial reference Mapping physical processes in 3D crime scene models
Facial soft tissue reconstruction	Computer-oriented identification of unknown deceased based on the reconstruction of specific facial soft tissues
Image and video analysis	Development and application of computer-oriented methods for the analysis and evaluation of digital image and video material Answering case-relevant questions on a quantitative basis