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Human identification: An investigation of 3D models of paranasal sinuses to establish a biological profile on a modern UK population (2024)
Journal Article
Robles, M., Nakhaeizadeh, S., Rando, C., & Morgan, R. M. (in press). Human identification: An investigation of 3D models of paranasal sinuses to establish a biological profile on a modern UK population. International Journal of Legal Medicine, https://doi.org/10.1007/s00414-024-03179-2

Medical imaging is a valuable source for facilitating empirical research and provides an accessible gateway for developing novel forensic anthropological methods for analysis including 3D modelling. This is especially critical for the United Kingdom... Read More about Human identification: An investigation of 3D models of paranasal sinuses to establish a biological profile on a modern UK population.

Sex estimation from virtual models: Exploring the potential of stereolithic (STL) 3D crania models for morphoscopic trait scoring (2023)
Journal Article
Robles, M., Carew, R. M., Rando, C., Nakhaeizadeh, S., & Morgan, R. M. (2023). Sex estimation from virtual models: Exploring the potential of stereolithic (STL) 3D crania models for morphoscopic trait scoring. Forensic Sciences Research, 8(2), 123-132. https://doi.org/10.1093/fsr/owad017

Modern computed tomography (CT) databases are becoming an accepted resource for the practice and development of identification methods in forensic anthropology. However, the utility of 3D models created using free and open-source visualization softwa... Read More about Sex estimation from virtual models: Exploring the potential of stereolithic (STL) 3D crania models for morphoscopic trait scoring.

Human identification: An investigation of 3D models of paranasal sinuses to establish a biological profile on a modern UK population (2022)
Presentation / Conference
Robles, M., Morgan, R., & Nakhaeizadeh, S. (2022, September). Human identification: An investigation of 3D models of paranasal sinuses to establish a biological profile on a modern UK population. Paper presented at ANZFSS 25th International Symposium on Forensic Sciences, Brisbane, Australia

Forensic anthropology aims to assist law enforcement with human identification by physically examining skeletal remains and assigning a biological profile using various metric and visual methods. These methods are crucial when a body undergoes extrem... Read More about Human identification: An investigation of 3D models of paranasal sinuses to establish a biological profile on a modern UK population.

A step-by-step method for producing 3D crania models from CT data (2020)
Journal Article
Robles, M., Carew, R. M., Morgan, R. M., & Rando, C. (2020). A step-by-step method for producing 3D crania models from CT data. Journal of Forensic Radiology and Imaging, 23, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fri.2020.200404

Objectives: Modern computed tomography (CT) databases offer a valuable resource for obtaining skeletal reconstructions and contemporary population data. However, researchers may not utilise CT data due to limited funds for proprietary modelling softw... Read More about A step-by-step method for producing 3D crania models from CT data.

The utility of three-dimensional models of paranasal sinuses to establish age, sex, and ancestry across three modern populations: A preliminary study (2020)
Journal Article
Robles, M., Rando, C., & Morgan, R. M. (2022). The utility of three-dimensional models of paranasal sinuses to establish age, sex, and ancestry across three modern populations: A preliminary study. Australian Journal of Forensic Sciences, 54(3), 326-345. https://doi.org/10.1080/00450618.2020.1805014

Technological advances have furthered the development and understanding of trace materials such that DNA and fingerprints have become the foundation of human identification. However, when a body undergoes damage such as in cases of arson, these metho... Read More about The utility of three-dimensional models of paranasal sinuses to establish age, sex, and ancestry across three modern populations: A preliminary study.

A novel method for producing 3D models of paranasal sinuses for forensic anthropology applications (2020)
Journal Article
Robles, M., Morgan, R. M., & Rando, C. (2021). A novel method for producing 3D models of paranasal sinuses for forensic anthropology applications. Australian Journal of Forensic Sciences, 53(6), 693-702. https://doi.org/10.1080/00450618.2020.1766113

Human identifications are made difficult when the remains are severely fragmented or burned. In cases such as these, alternative methods of identification become vital. Three-dimensional reconstructions have increased the potential for utilizing qual... Read More about A novel method for producing 3D models of paranasal sinuses for forensic anthropology applications.