Andrew holds a PhD in chemistry from the University of Bath (specialising in electrochemistry). Throughout his academic career he presented at conferences worldwide and has been published in internationally recognised journals including Langmuir and Chemical Communications.
Andrew went on to work for Imperial Brands, where he conducted external scientific engagement. His work involved influencing stakeholders at a variety of levels and attending international workshops and conferences, including the Global Forum on Nicotine, in Poland in 2015. He also travelled to the USA to speak at a key conference held by the Food and Drugs Administration to determine upcoming regulations on e-cigarettes.
Following this, Andrew spent several years with Burgoynes as a forensic investigator of fires and explosions. He has investigated a variety of cases including domestic dwellings, vehicle fires, and fires involving industrial machinery. His cases include the high-profile ‘Wing Fat’ fire in Manchester (October 2017) as well as the Liver Industrial Estate fire in Liverpool (December 2017). His investigations experience spans a wide range of causes including manufacturers’ defects, accidental causes, improper installation/repair as well as criminal activities.
Prior to joining Halliwell Forensics, Andrew was an Associate at Zetetech Forensic Investigators, a successful international provider of forensic investigation services, where he gained further experience investigating a wide range of incidents.
Andrew grew up internationally (speaking both Spanish and Italian fluently) and he is a commissioned officer in the Royal Navy Reserve.
