Dr Daniel Preece

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.