Cherene De Bruyn

I am a Molecular Biology, Biophysics and Biochemistry PhD candidate, currently enrolled in the LJMU Thematic Doctoral Programme through the Forensic Research Institute (FORRI) and the School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences. I am under the primary supervision of Dr Komang Ralebitso-Senior and the co-supervision of Dr Heather Panter, Dr Kirstie Scott, and Dr Frederic Bezombes for the project titled: The detection and investigation of human remains using forensic ecology and remote sensing approaches.

As an enthusiastic postgraduate researcher, I bring a dynamic and results-oriented approach to my academic pursuits. With a foundation in archaeology and physical anthropology, I have extensive experience in these fields. My academic journey also includes being a Chevening Alumnus (University College London, 2016). Prior to my doctoral studies, I gained valuable experience in British archaeology at the Museum of London Archaeology (MOLA), Northampton. Additionally, I have also gained valuable experience and contributed to grave relocation and heritage mitigation projects across South Africa. My research interests span a wide range of topics, including bioarchaeology, burial archaeology, decomposition studies, grave investigations, remote sensing, ground-penetrating radar (GPR), and forensic ecogenomics. I aspire to make meaningful contributions to these fields, leveraging interdisciplinary approaches.

Languages

Afrikaans
English
French

Degrees

2017, University College London, United Kingdom, MA - Archaeology
2015, University of Pretoria, South Africa, BSc Honours - Physical Anthropology
2013, University of Pretoria, South Africa, BA Honours- Archaeology
2012, University of Pretoria, South Africa, BA