Dr Daniel Preece

I am a Lecturer and Programme Director in Forensic Science at the Hull York Medical School. I hold an Honours degree in Forensic and Analytical Science from Sheffield Hallam University, followed by professional experience as a forensic drug analyst and toxicologist, working with law enforcement agencies and external clients on the analysis of drugs of abuse and evidential materials for use in criminal proceedings.

I subsequently gained experience within the NHS in virology and toxicology, before progressing to a laboratory management role within an analytical services company. I then undertook a PhD at the University of Sheffield, investigating the bio-tribological properties of contaminated gloves for forensic and clinical applications. During my doctoral studies, I completed an international secondment in Kluang, Malaysia, collaborating with polymer manufacturing industries.

Following the completion of my PhD in 2021, I joined Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen as a Lecturer in Forensic and Analytical Sciences. In 2022, I moved to the University of Hull, where I am now Programme Director for Forensic Science and was appointed Director of the BSc (Hons) Forensic Science programme in 2025. I also serve as Admissions Tutor for the BSc (Hons) Forensic Science and Academic Integrity Lead for the Centre for Biomedicine.