Chapter 2. Harmonization of forensic expert training with current development trends in Ukraine and abroad: detailed analysis and implementation prospects
Keywords:
Forensic science, criminalistics, expert training, international standards of expert education, artificial intelligence, blockchain, legal ethics, cooperation with law enforcement agencies, big data analysis, innovative methods, interdisciplinary approachSynopsis
Modern forensic science lies at the intersection of science, technology, and law, requiring a comprehensive approach to the training of forensic experts. The globalization of crime, digitalization, and the development of innovative research methods necessitate a fundamental reform of the expert training system in accordance with international standards.
This chapter of the monograph presents a detailed analysis of forensic expert training in leading countries, including the USA, Germany, the United Kingdom, France, Canada, Switzerland, Australia, and Poland.
The authors examine existing effective training models that can be adapted for the Ukrainian system. A comparative analysis of undergraduate forensic science programs at the University of Lausanne (Switzerland) and the Educational and Scientific Institute No. 2 of the National Academy of Internal Affairs of Ukraine is presented.
The study highlights key areas for modernization, particularly the unification of educational programs. The emphasis is placed on the urgent need to adapt curricula to modern demands, including harmonization with international standards, integration of advanced knowledge on the application of innovative methods in practice (artificial intelligence, digital forensics, blockchain), and strengthening practical training based on real case studies. Furthermore, the importance of an interdisciplinary approach and expanding cooperation between universities, expert institutions, and law enforcement agencies is underlined.
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September 19, 2025
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Nikolaychuk, T., Bila, A., & Kovzel, M. (2025). Chapter 2. Harmonization of forensic expert training with current development trends in Ukraine and abroad: detailed analysis and implementation prospects. In V. Dmytruk (Ed.), PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION AND PERSONNEL TRAINING (pp. 35–58). Kharkiv: TECHNOLOGY CENTER PC. https://doi.org/10.15587/978-617-8360-16-0.ch2
