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Paola A. Magni, Ph.D Paola A. Magni, Ph.D. Medical, Molecular & Forensic Sciences | College of Science, Health, Engineering & Education | Murdoch University, WA OFFICE: Room 2.012, Veterinary Clinical Sciences Building (260) | LABORATORY: Room 2.029, Veterinary Clinical Sciences Building (260) POSTAL ADDRESS: Biological Sciences Building (240) – 90 South Street, Murdoch WA 6150 Tel.: +61(8)9360 7563 | Fax: +61(8)9360 6303 | Mob.: +61(0)413955810 http://profiles.murdoch.edu.au/myprofile/paola-magni/ Email: [email protected] Professional Profile I am a forensic biologist with a key focus on the application of natural sciences to crime scene investigations. I have experience as a researcher and lecturer/instructor of forensic science and I am a practitioner recognized by the Court of Law and the international scientific community. Core competencies: • Expertise: crime scene investigation, forensic entomology, aquatic biology applied to forensics; • Research and publications in forensic science; • Teaching and lecturing; • Attraction of research grants and external funding; • International collaboration and community engagement. Work Experience 2016 – Current Senior Lecturer and Researcher in Forensic Science c/o Murdoch University, WA. • CHE103 – Introduction to Forensic Science (guest lecturer); • ENV241 – Ecology (guest lecturer); • VLS300 – New Colombo Plan (lecturer & Unit Coordinator); • BIO377 – Marine Ecology (guest lecturer); • BIO315 – Bodies of Evidence (lecturer and Unit Coordinator); • BIO388 – Forensic Science & Miscarriages of Justice (lecturer & Unit Coordinator); • BIO377 – Marine Biology (guest lecturer); • VET587 – Production Animal, Public Health, Pathology (Anatomical and Clinical) (guest lecturer); • BIO597 – Homicide and death investigation (guest lecturer); • BIO609/612 – Forensic Science (Professional Practice) Masters Project (supervisor); • BIO685 – Crime Scene Investigation II, forensic entomology and forensic botany component + body recovery exercise (guest lecturer). 2006 – Current Expert witness for the Court of Law 2015 Forensic biologist at TSW Analytical Pvt Ltd 2013 – 2015 Postdoc c/o University of Western Australia, Centre for Forensic Science 2006 – 2013 Scientific Consultant for the Italian TV 2009 - 2013 PhD student c/o University of Turin and FELab external consultant 2006 – 2009 Forensic Entomologist, Head of the Forensic Entomology Lab (F.E.Lab) of Turin, Italy Paola A. Magni – C.V. – 1/15 Education 2013 PhD in Biology – Forensic Entomology University of Turin (Italy) in collaboration with The University of Western Australia 2011 Specialization course in Forensic Limnology University of Skopje, Macedonia 2010 Specialization course in Forensic Entomology University of Torun, Poland 2010 Forensic Science Courses University of Western Australia 2009 and 2010 FBI Human Remains Recovery course Tennessee University, USA – Anthropology Research Facility 2007 Crime Scene Investigation course International Crime Analysis Association – Rome, Italy 2006 Master in Forensic Entomology Michigan State University, USA 2005 BSc (Hons) + MSc in Natural Sciences University of Turin, Italy Grants & Awards 2019 – Vice Chancellor’s Small Steps of Innovation Funding Program "Crime scene investigation in immersive VR/360° video: a novel tool for forensic education” [10,000 AUD]. 2019 – Vice Chancellor’s Small Steps of Innovation Funding Program "Low cost aptamer-based biosensors to target gunshot residues: an innovative tool for forensic firearm investigation”, multidisciplinary project of forensic science and nanotechnologies [5,000 AUD]. 2019 – Small Research Grant of SHEE, “Biochemistry and geochemistry of diagenesis and diatoms in bones submerged in fresh and saltwater” multidisciplinary project of forensic anthropology and aquatic forensics, collaboration between Murdoch University and the WA Maritime Museum [12,000 AUD]. 2019 – Small Research Grant of SHEE, “Development of aptamer based photoacoustic biosensor”, multidisciplinary project of forensic science and nanotechnologies, collaboration with Murdoch University Phenome Centre [8,000 AUD]. 2019 – FameLab, WA semifinalist, Australian Finalist and 4th place in the global competition. 2019 – Endeavour Leadership Program, 2 projects awarded [53,000 AUD]. 2019 – New Colombo Plan “#BreakingBarriers”, second and third edition of NCP 2016 [66,000 AUD]. 2018 – New Colombo Plan “CSI Singapore: Crime Scene Investigation & Science Education at the Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum” – interactive activity created by forensic science and science education students at LKCNHM of Singapore [16,500 AUD]. 2018 – Staff Award – Outstanding Service by and Academic Staff Member – Murdoch University [500 AUD]. Paola A. Magni – C.V. – 2/15 2018 – Vice Chancellor’s Small Steps of Innovation Funding Program "Crime scene investigation in immersive VR/360° video: a novel tool for forensic education” [5,000 AUD]. 2016 – Highly Commanded Meeting Presentation – Australian & New Zealand Forensic Science Society – Pathology & Forensic Medicine Section 2016 – ICE Travel Award to participate and be a keynote speaker at the International Conference of Entomology, 25- 30 September 2016 [travel award]. 2016 – Perth Convention Bureau to participate to the International Conference of Entomology, 25-30 September 2016 [travel award]. 2016 – Australian & New Zealand Forensic Science Society WA Branch Travel Award to participate to the Australian & New Zealand Forensic Science Society meeting and present my research, 18-23 September 2016 [travel award]. 2016 – New Colombo Plan “Breaking down barriers for justice: an intercultural approach to Crime Scene Investigation” – providing capability to Australian forensic students to cooperate with Indo-Pacific (Malaysian) colleagues and to become forensically aware across cultures in the application of crime scene analyses. [16,500 AUD] 2014 – Forensic Science Foundation Travel Award to participate to the American Academy for Forensic Sciences meeting and present my research, 16-21 February 2015 [travel award]. 2014 – Postgraduate Research Travel Award, Geoffrey Kennedy Award. The University of Western Australia; awarded to the student with the most interesting and innovative research [travel award]. 2013 – I.P.R.S. International Postgraduate Research Scholarship. The University of Western Australia. 2012 – SYNTHESYS – European Union-funded Integrated Activities grant to complete a scientific project. Forensic entomology project was hosted at The Natural History Museum of London, UK [10,000 Euro]. 2008 – Best Meeting Presentation – VII C.O.M.L.A.S. Meeting (Coordinamento dei Medici Legali delle Aziende Sanitarie – Medico-Legal Section of National Health Service). Professional Affiliations • The Australian and New Zealand Forensic Science Society (A.N.Z.F.S.S.) – WA Board Member • Australian Entomological Society (A.E.S.) • European Association for Forensic Entomology (E.A.F.E.) • North American Forensic Entomology Association (N.A.F.E.A.) • American Academy for Forensic Science (A.A.F.S) Scientific Publications Peer Reviewed Articles Bambaradeniya YTB, Karunaratne WAIP, Tomberlin JK, Goonerathne I, Kotakadeniya RB, Magni PA. Effect of temperature and tissue type on the development of the forensic fly Chrysomya megacephala (Diptera: Calliphoridae). J Med Entomol. 2019; tjz097, https://doi.org/10.1093/jme/tjz097 Guareschi E, Dadour IR, Magni PA. A taphonomic examination of inhumed and entombed remains in Parma cemeteries, Italy. Glob J of Forensic Sci & Med 2019; 1(4)1-8. Paola A. Magni – C.V. – 3/15 Magni PA, Petersen C, Georgy J, Dadour IR. The effect of suitcase concealment on insect colonization: a pilot study in Western Australia. Glob J of Forensic Sci & Med 2019; 1(3)1-9. Pirtle D, Magni PA, Reinecke GW, Dadour IR. Barnacle colonization of shoes: Evaluation of a novel approach to estimate the time spent in water of human remains. Forensic Sci Int 2019; 294:1-9. Magni PA, Pazzi M, Droghi J, Vincenti M, Dadour IR. Development and validation of an HPLC-MS/MS method for the detection of ketamine in Calliphora vomitoria (L.) (Diptera: Calliphoridae). J Forensic Legal Med 2018; 3(58)64-71. Essarras A, Pazzi M, Dadour IR. Magni PA. The effect of antifreeze (ethylene glycol) on the survival and life cycle of two species of necrophagous blowflies (Diptera: Calliphoridae). Science & Justice 2018; 58(2)85-89. Magni PA, Pazzi M, Converso V, Vincenti M, Dadour IR. Development and validation of a GC-MS method for the detection of α and β endosulfan (organochlorine insecticide) in Calliphora vomitoria (Diptera: Calliphoridae). J Med Entomol 2018; 55(1)51-58. Voss SC, Magni PA, Dadour I, Nansen C. Reflectance-based determination of age and species of blowfly puparia. Int J Legal Med 2016; 1-12. Milani C, Magni PA. Antropologia forense: cosa, chi, come e quando. Il Penalista – Giuffrè 2016; 10 pg. Magni PA, Singh Dhaliwal S, Dadour I. Effect of continuous and cyclic exposure to a cold environment on the development of larvae of Lucilia sericata (Meigen) (Diptera: Calliphoridae) in different sized larval masses. J. Med Entomol 2016; 1-8. Magni PA, Pazzi M, Vincenti M, Alladio E., Brandimarte M, Dadour I. Development and validation of a GC-MS method for nicotine detection in Calliphora vomitoria L. (Diptera: Calliphoridae). Forensic Sci Int 2016; 261: 53-60. Magni PA. Entomologia forense in ambito medico legale e veterinario. Il Penalista – Giuffrè 2016; 19 pg. Di Maggio RM, Magni PA. Geologia forense. La falsificazione dei materiali geologici preziosi. Il Penalista – Giuffrè
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