Physics and chemistry

CONTACT FOR INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

Zsolt Szoldán
E-mail: szoldanzs@nszkk.gov.hu

INTRODUCTION

In the Department of Physics and Chemistry forensic physicists, chemists, biologists, and geologists investigate a wide range of organic and inorganic material residues with non-human origin and human/animal hairs.
During a forensic arson investigation, we use gas chromatography and, if possible, identify the remains of flammable liquids and other petroleum products in fire debris or other evidence samples.
Furthermore, physicists answer questions connected to theoretical problems also such as case reconstructions (way of human body’s falling). Chemists are involved in building of national databases and spectrum libraries (dyes, fibres, paints etc.) as well.
Our well trained and experienced forensic scientists analyze the scientific evidences on special analytical instruments, for example SEM-EDS, Micro-XRF analyzer, FTIR and Raman microscopes and ICP-MS.

Our units are: Forensic Biology; Forensic Physics, Geology and Inorganic Analysis; Chemical Analysis
Quality assured activities (forensic examinations of pieces of evidence): paints, fibres and textiles, human and animal hairs, glasses, metals, gunshot residues (GSR), minerals.

HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY

Zsolt Szoldán
forensic chemist and geologist

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

  EPGT

We participate in the work of the European Paint, Glass & Taggants Working Group of ENFSI.

  APST

We are members of ENFSI Animal, Plant and Soil Traces Working Group.

  EWG FA/GSR

We actively participate in the Expert Working Group Firearms and GSR of ENFSI.

  ETHG

We are members of the European Textile and Hair Group of ENFSI.

  EDEWG

We actively participate in the Document Experts Working Group (ENFSI).

  FEIWG

We are active members of ENFSI Fire and Explosion Investigation Working Group.