Overview of Services
Human ID
Evidence-based analysis of human remains supporting criminal investigations, humanitarian identification, archaeology, and museum collections.
Services include biological profiling, skull analysis, facial approximation, craniofacial superimposition, postmortem facial depiction, and age progression, delivered using validated methodologies and transparent reporting.
Facial Imaging & Visualisation
Scientifically informed facial reconstruction, digital visualisation, and facial comparison supporting investigations, heritage interpretation, exhibitions, and public engagement.
Every visualisation is developed using evidence-based anatomical methods and ethical practice to produce accurate, responsible, and meaningful representations.
Forensic Image Analysis
Specialist analysis of photographs, CCTV, video, and digital imagery using internationally recognised forensic methodologies.
Services include facial comparison, image enhancement, body mapping, technical reporting, and expert interpretation for investigative, legal, and humanitarian applications.
Scientific Imaging & Digital Visualisation
Advanced imaging technologies supporting forensic investigation, heritage research, museum interpretation, publications, exhibitions, and documentary production.
Capabilities include forensic photography, infrared imaging, photogrammetry, CT visualisation, 3D modelling, scientific illustration, image enhancement, and digital reconstruction.
Research, Training & Public Engagement
Research informs every aspect of the consultancy. Alongside specialist casework, Houlton Forensics delivers professional training, university teaching, museum interpretation, exhibitions, stakeholder workshops, collaborative research, and public engagement programmes that translate complex evidence into accessible public understanding.
Our Expertise
Human ID
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Forensic Facial Analysis
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Craniofacial identification
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Facial approximation
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Facial comparison
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Postmortem facial depiction
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Age progression
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Biological profiling
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Humanitarian identification
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Expert reporting
Digital Imaging & Visualisation
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Forensic imaging
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CCTV & video analysis
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Scientific photography
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Infrared imaging
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CT & DICOM visualisation
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3D modelling
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Photogrammetry
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Scientific illustration
Heritage Research & Engagement
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Museum interpretation
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Exhibition development
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Public engagement
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Researtch translation
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Professional training
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University teaching
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Stakeholder workshops
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Documentary consultancy
