Dr. John Berketa

Dr. John Berketa is a lecturer, postgraduate supervisor, researcher and has a Ph.D. in Forensic Dentistry at the University of Adelaide. As well as conducting regular forensic casework, he is the scene team leader in Disaster Victim Identification in South Australia with specialized skills in maximizing the information gathered for identification of severely incinerated victims. He has published various articles in national journals, international journals, and book chapters with over 200 citations. He is a member of many forensic societies and regularly presents to both national and international organizations including Interpol, the American Academy of Forensic Science (AAFS) and the International Organisation of Forensic Odonto-Stomatology (IOFOS). He is a member of the scientific committee of IOFOS, a peer reviewer of a dozen forensic journals and his work has been recognized with various awards