Dr Daniel Preece

Dr Daniel Preece

Programme Director of BSc (Hons) Forensic Science, Lecturer In Forensic Science,

+44 (0)1482 466344 | Daniel.Preece@hull.ac.uk

Faculty and Department

  • Faculty of Health Sciences
  • Hull York Medical School

Related groups

  • Centre for Biomedicine

Qualifications

  • BSc (Sheffield Hallam University)
  • PhD / DPhil (University of Sheffield)

Summary

I am a lecturer and Programme Director in Forensic Science at the Hull York Medical School. I obtained an Honours degree in Forensic and Analytical Science from Sheffield Hallam University before becoming a forensic drug analyst and toxicologist, where I worked with the police and other clients on the analysis of drugs of abuse and drug-related evidence for criminal courts.

I also gained work experience within the NHS, working in the virology and toxicological sector, before becoming a laboratory manager for an analytical company. Afterward, I pursued a PhD at the University of Sheffield, studying the bio-tribological properties of contaminated gloves for forensic and clinical purposes. This opportunity allowed me to have a secondment in Kluang, Malaysia, working with polymer manufacturing plants.

After completing my PhD in 2021, I worked at Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen, lecturing in Forensic and Analytical Sciences, before joining the University of Hull in 2022, and becoming Director for the Forensic Science BSc in 2025. In addition, I am the admissions tutor for the BSc (Hons) in Forensic Science.

I lecture on the B.Sc. Forensic Science program, and I am the module leader and lecturer for the Foundation Chemistry (330143) Introduction to Forensic Science (441318), Environmental Forensic Science (662331) and Forensic Analysis of Drugs (661918). I also lecture Analytical Chemistry, Professional Skills, Skills for Scientists on some modules throughout the course, in addition to running workshops for the foundation years on data analysis and preparing students for higher education and deliver lectures on the masters courses within the Hull York Medical School.

I also offer projects relating to third year 40-credit independent research projects within forensic science and postgraduate taught 60-credit independent research projects within analytical forensic science and pharmaceutical education.

Recent outputs

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Journal Article

The Impact of Attendance on Academic Performance in Forensic Science Undergraduate Programs: A Cohort Analysis

Preece, D. (2024). The Impact of Attendance on Academic Performance in Forensic Science Undergraduate Programs: A Cohort Analysis. Journal of Forensic Science Education, 6(2), 1-10

Enhancing forensic science communication through the jigsaw method

Preece, D. (2024). Enhancing forensic science communication through the jigsaw method. International Journal of Didactical Studies, 5(1), Article 27538. https://doi.org/10.33902/ijods.202427538

The effects of chlorination, thickness, and moisture on glove donning efficiency

Preece, D., Hong Ng, T., Tong, H. K., Lewis, R., & Carré, M. J. (2021). The effects of chlorination, thickness, and moisture on glove donning efficiency. Ergonomics, 64(9), 1205-1216. https://doi.org/10.1080/00140139.2021.1907452

Effects of Mucin on the dexterity and tactile sensitivity of medical glove users

Preece, D., Lewis, R., & Carré, M. J. (2020). Effects of Mucin on the dexterity and tactile sensitivity of medical glove users. Biotribology, 24, Article 100146. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biotri.2020.100146

Efficiency of donning and doffing medical examination gloves

Preece, D., Lewis, R., & Carré, M. J. (2020). Efficiency of donning and doffing medical examination gloves. International Journal of Ergonomics, 10(1), 1-17

Research interests

My research focuses on the bio-tribological applications of polymers in contact with skin for forensic and clinical purposes. I am also interested in glove marks and their development, the analysis of drugs of abuse, and the ecotoxicology of drugs. In educational research, I explore diverse pedagogies, with a particular emphasis on case studies and assessment strategies to enhance student learning.

Awards and prizes

Senior Fellow, Higher Education Academy

2025 - 2025

Best Paper Award (2020)

2020 - 2020

Best paper award 2020 for International Journal of Ergonomics (CSC Journals)

EPSRC National Productivity Investment Fund (NPIF) Innovation Placement

2019 - 2019

EPSRC National Productivity Investment Fund (NPIF) innovation placements awarded in 2019 for work placement to aid Ph.D. and support UK business innovation.

Foster and Freeman Award for Outstanding Performance

2015 - 2015

Foster and Freeman Award for Outstanding Performance on a a final year undergraduate project

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