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By The Forensic Experts Group

Books

Discover Forensics: How to Use Science in Investigations (1st edition, 2018). Read more.
Forensic Science – Briefs for the Legal Practitioner (1st edition, 2017). Read more.

Presentations and Publications

2018

  • Shared access to data from an ink database. (2018) 76th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Questioned Document Examiners, Salt Lake City, Utah, Aug 18- Aug 23. Sim, Yvonne, Chin Chin Lim, Chiew Yung Yang, Crystal Yan Wen Tan. (presentation) [abstract]
  • Determining sequence – Established & Emerging methods. (2018) 76th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Questioned Document Examiners, Salt Lake City, Utah, Aug 18- Aug 23. Lim, Chin Chin, Crystal Yan Wen Tan, Chiew Yung Yang, Yvonne Hui Ying Sim. (presentation) [abstract]
  • Workshop on “Chinese Handwriting and Signatures Workshop: Hanzi through the Eyes of the Forensic Document Examiner”, Annual Meeting of the Australasian Society of Forensic Document Examiners, Australian Federal Police facility in Majura, Australia, 23 May. Conducted by Ms Yang Chiew Yung and Ms Lim Chin Chin.

2017

  • A Study on the Effectiveness of the Video Spectral Comparator, Thin Layer Chromatography, and Raman Spectroscopy in the Analysis of Ballpoint and Gel Pen Inks Available in Singapore. (2017) 75th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Questioned Document Examiners, San Diego, California, Aug 28- Sep 1. Lim Chin Chin, Yang Chiew Yung, Chia Poh Ling, Sim Hui Ying, Yvonne and Tan Yan Wen, Crystal. (presentation) [abstract]
  • Workshop on “Chinese Handwriting and Signatures Workshop: Hanzi through the Eyes of the Forensic Document Examiner”, 75th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Questioned Document Examiners, San Diego, California, 31 Aug. Conducted by Ms Yang Chiew Yung and Ms Lim Chin Chin. [abstract]
  • Singapore Psychological Society Public Education, Forensic Science vs Forensic Psychology, 7 Jul. Speaker: Ms Chia Poh Ling, Consultant Forensic Scientist, The Forensic Experts Group and Dr Julia Lum, Consultant Forensic Psychologist, Forensic Psych Services.
  • The Usefulness of Paper Examination and Other Unusual Cases. (2017) 首届文件检验鉴定国际论坛 The 1st International Symposia of Document Examination, Hangzhou, China, May 22 and 23. Yang Chiew Yung, Lim Chin Chin, Sim Hui Ying, Yvonne and Tan Yan Wen, Crystal. (presentation)
  • Reconstruction in Questioned Documents – Tampering & Fabrication Cases. (2017) 首届文件检验鉴定国际论坛 The 1st International Symposium of Document Examination, Hangzhou, China, May 22 and 23. Lim Chin Chin, Yang Chiew Yung, Sim Hui Ying, Yvonne and Tan Yan Wen, Crystal. (presentation)

2016

  • The Question of Counterfeit Medicine, United Nations Association of Singapore Model United Nations Preparatory Conference. 15th Dec. Guest speaker, Ms Chia Poh Ling.
  • A Study on the Handwriting of Adolescents in Singapore, (2016) Chiew Yung Yang, Chin Chin Lim, Yvonne Hui Ying Sim, Journal of the American Society of Questioned Document Examiners, Vol.19 No.2, December 2016 [abstract]
  • Recent Advances Made in Forensic Chemistry and Questioned Document Examinations. (2016) Analytical Solutions for Forensic Science Applications Seminar, New Delhi, India, Sep 9. Lim Chin Chin. (presentation) [abstract]
  • Review of Global Standards and Trends in Forensic Testing. (2016) Analytical Solutions for Forensic Science Applications Seminar, New Delhi, India, Sep 9. Chia Poh Ling. (presentation) [abstract]

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2015
  • Dos and Don’ts of Forensic Sciences, The Annual National Medicolegal Seminar 2015, 25 Oct, Ms Chia Poh Ling
  • Scene Reconstruction: Re-Tracing the “What”, “When”, “Where” and “How” of  a Crime/Incident, The Annual National Medicolegal Seminar 2015, 25 Oct, Ms Lim Chin Chin
  • The Evidential Value of the Orientation of Stamp Impressions in Tampered Documents. (2015) National Institute of Justice Impression, Pattern and Trace Evidence Symposium, San Antonio, USA, Aug 25-27. Tan Yan Wen Crystal, Yang Chiew Yung and Lim Chin Chin. (poster presentation) [abstract]
  • A Study on the Handwriting of Adolescents in Singapore. (2015) 73rd Annual Meeting of the American Society of Questioned Document Examiners, Toronto, Canada, Aug 8-13. Yang Chiew Yung, Lim Chin Chin and Sim Hui Ying, Yvonne. (oral presentation) [abstract]
  • The Significance of the Orientation of a Stamp Impression. (2015) 73rd Annual Meeting of the American Society of Questioned Document Examiners, Toronto, Canada, Aug 8-13. Yang Chiew Yung, Lim Chin Chin and Tan Yan Wen, Crystal. (poster presentation) [abstract]
  • Article: Collaborative Health and Enforcement Operations on the Quality of Anti-malarials and Antibiotics in Southeast Asia. The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, Apr [abstract]

2014

  •  Individuality of Adolescent Handwriting that Appear to be Similar. (2014) 20th IAFS World Meeting, Korea, Oct 12-18. Yang Chiew Yung and Lim Chin Chin. (poster presentation)
  • Overcoming Challenges in Scientific Scene/ Event Simulation. (2014) 20th IAFS World Meeting, Korea, Oct 12-18. Lim Chin Chin, Michael Tay Ming Kiong and Chia Poh Ling. (oral presentation)
  • Snap-lock Bags with Red Band: A Study of the Physical Characteristics and Manufacturing Marks. (2014) 20th IAFS World Meeting, Korea, Oct 12-18. Sim Hui Ying, Yvonne, Koh C. W, Lim S. M, Yew S.Y and Lim T.B. (oral presentation) Paper submitted to Forensic Science International.
  • A Preliminary Study on the Handwriting of Adolescents in Singapore (2014) 72th Annual Conference of the American Society of Questioned Document Examiners – Full technical paper for the Conference CD, Chiew Yung YANG, Aug.
  • Forensic Analysis of Duct Tapes: Study of Scrim via Scrim Count and Fibre Analysis (2014) Lim S.M*, Chow Y.S, Kee K.K, Koh C.W, Oh S.P, Tan Y.W, Tan C.K, Lim Chin Chin, 66th AAFS Annual Meeting, USA, Seattle, Feb 17-22, A149. (poster presentation)

2013

  • The Unbroken Chain – from the crime scene to the Courtroom (2013) Lim Chin Chin*, Chia Poh Ling, Chow Y.S, Michael Tay Ming Kiong , Forensic Asia, Issue 5 (AFSN newsletter)
  • New Insights of an “Old” evidence Type: Plastic Bags (2013) Chen X*, Lim S.M, Chow Y.S, Koh C.W, Oh S.P, Lim Chin Chin, Forensic Asia, Issue 5 (AFSN newsletter).
  • Transferability and Persistence of Paint Evidence in Car Vandalism Incidents (2013) Li Y.H*, Leong W.Y, Lim T.B, Lim Chin Chin, Forensic Asia, Issue 5 (AFSN newletter)
  • Corrosive substances found onboard public transportation. (2013) Ong W.C*, Chua B.H, Chia Poh Ling, Yeo W.C, 5th Asian Forensic Science Network Annual Meeting, Singapore, 11-14 Nov 2013. (poster presentation)
  • Bringing trace evidence from crime scene to laboratory –what and how much? (2013) Li Y.H*, Lim T.B, Lim Chin Chin, 5th Asian Forensic Science Network Annual Meeting, Singapore, 11-14 Nov 2013. (oral presentation)
  • Findings of the paint sampling survey 2012. (2013) Lim T.B.*, Wong M.E, Li Y.H, Lim Chin Chin, 5th Asian Forensic Science Network Annual Meeting, Singapore, 11-14 Nov 2013. (oral presentation)
  • Rapid screening for detection and differentiation of detergent powder adulterated in infant milk formula by LC-MS, (2013), M.J Tay*, G.H Fang, Chia Poh Ling, Sam F.Y Li, Forensic Science International, Vol. 232, Issues 1-3, Pg 32-39

2012

  • Maximising the Value of Trace Evidence, (2012)Lim Chin Chin, Asian Forensic Sciences Network, 2012 Annual Meeting & Symposium, Trace Evidence Workgroup Scientific Session, 25-28 Nov, Bangkok, Thailand (Oral presentation).
  •  Background Interference and Pyrolysis Products of Shoes and Apparels, (2012)Do Thi H. H*, Chua B.H., Chia Poh Ling., Lim Chin Chin, Asian Forensic Sciences Network, 2012 Annual Meeting & Symposium, 25-28 Nov, Bangkok, Thailand, (Poster presentation)
  • Professional judgment in forensic science, (2012) Michael Tay Ming Kiong , Asian Forensic Sciences Network, 2012 Annual Meeting and Symposium, Quality Assurance & Standards Committee Forum, 25-28 Nov, Bangkok, Thailand (Oral presentation)
  • ISO/IEC 17020 applied to crime scenes. Part 1. Michael Tay Ming Kiong , Asian Forensic Sciences Network, 2012 Annual Meeting and Symposium, Quality Assurance & Standards Committee Forum, 25-28 Nov, Bangkok, Thailand (Oral presentation)
  • ISO/IEC 17020 applied to crime scenes. Part 2. Michael Tay Ming Kiong , Asian Forensic Sciences Network, 2012 Annual Meeting and Symposium, Quality Assurance & Standards Committee Forum, 25-28 Nov, Bangkok, Thailand (Oral presentation)
  • Update on the Past Annual Meetings of the Forensic International Network for Explosives Investigation (FINEX), (2012)Chia Poh Ling*, Lim Chin Chin, Asian Forensic Sciences Network, 2012 Annual Meeting & Symposium, 25-28 Nov, Bangkok, Thailand (Oral presentation)
  • Discrimination of Black Cotton Fibre using a Combination of conventional Optical Microscopic Techniques and Isotope Ratio Analysis, (2012)Yeo W.C.*, Koh P.C., Yu H.X., Lim Chin Chin, Forensic Asia, Issue 4, 2012 (AFSN newsletter)
  • Value of a Local Vehicle Paint Database, (2012)Li Y.H.*, Lim T.B, Wong M.E., Xie H.F., Lim Chin Chin, Forensic Asia, Issue 4, 2012 (AFSN newsletter)
  • Application of Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometry for Counterfeit Drugs and Forensic Examination in Singapore, (2012)Yeo W.C.*, Yong Y.Lin., Jasmine Lu, Lim Chin Chin, 6th European Academy of Forensic Science Conference, 20-24 Aug 2012, The Hague, Netherlands (Oral Presentation)
  • Transforming for success: The Forensic Chemistry & Physics Laboratory experience, (2012)Lim Chin Chin*, Chia Poh Ling, Michael Tay Ming Kiong , 6th European Academy of Forensic Science Conference, 20-24 Aug 2012, The Hague, Netherlands (Oral Presentation) [abstract]
  • Applying an Integrated Forensic Methodology in the Examination of Counterfeit Medical Products and Their Packaging, (2012)Yong Y.L*, Lau Y.H., Lim T.B., Yang Chiew Yung., Lim Chin Chin, 6th European Academy of Forensic Science Conference, 20-24 Aug 2012, The Hague, Netherlands (Poster Presentation) [abstract]
  • Forensic Analysis and Comparison of Plastic Drinking Straws, (2012)Chow Y.S*, Koh C.W, Oh S.P., Lim S.M., Yew S.Y., Lim Chin Chin, 6th European Academy of Forensic Science Conference, 20-24 Aug 2012, The Hague, Netherlands (Poster Presentation) [abstract]
  • HSA’s approach in the detection of Counterfeit Drugs, (2012)Lim Chin Chin*,Yong Y.L., Yeo W.C. Lau Y.H., Workshop on “Patient Safety and Strengthening Drug Detection and Authentication Technology” India, 15 Aug 2012, (Invited speaker)
  • HSA’s approach in the detection of Counterfeit Drugs, (2012)Lim Chin Chin*, Yong Y.L, Lau Y.H, Third Country Training Program (TCTP) on combating counterfeit health products, 15 August 2012, Singapore (Oral presentation)
  • Analytical Techniques to Detect and Fingerprint Unregistered APIs, (2012),Lim Chin Chin*, Yong Y.L., Yeo W.C. Lau Y.H., DIA Annual China Conference, 21 May 2012, Beijing, China (Invited speaker)
  • Detection of Counterfeit APIs and Counterfeit Medicines (2012),Lim Chin Chin*, Yong Y.L., Yeo W.C. Lau Y.H., DIA Annual China Conference, 20 May 2012, Beijing, China (Invited speaker)
  • The API Problem and Possible Mitigating Activities – A Scientific Perspective (2012), Lim Chin Chin*, Yong Y.L., Yeo W.C. Lau Y.H., AmCham Shanghai Healthcare Committee & US DOC Anti-counterfeit Medicines Roundtable Discussion, 18 May 2012, Beijing, China (Invited speaker)
  • Detection of Counterfeit Drugs – Singapore’s Approach (2012)Lim Chin Chin*, Yong Y.L., Lau Y.H., Yeo W.C., Train-The-Trainer Course on Pharmaceutical Crime, 25 Apr 2012, Singapore (Oral presentation)
  • The Laboratories of HSA’s Applied Sciences Group – Our work scope and contribution in the examination of health products (2012), Lim Chin Chin*, Yong Y.L., Lau Y.H., Yeo W.C., United States Pharmacopeia Meeting, 14 Mar 2012, Washington DC, USA (Oral presentation)
  • Detection of Counterfeit drugs-Singapore’s Approach, (2012)Lim Chin Chin*, Yong Y.L., Lau Y.H., Yeo W.C., Institute of Medicine meeting, US Academy of Sciences, 11 Mar 2012, Washington DC, USA (Invited speaker)

2011

  • Operation Storm – Laboratory Analysis, STORM Operational Workshop (2011), Lim Chin Chin*, Yong Y.L., Lau Y.H., Lim T.B., Ge X.W., Kee C.L., Low M.Y., 14-15 Nov 2011, Singapore (oral presentation).
  • Case Study: Impurities in paracetamol tablets (Zerin) (2011), Yong Y.L*, Ge X.W., Lim Chin Chin, International Laboratory Forum on Counterfeit Medicine, 17-21 Oct 2011, Singapore (Oral presentation)
  • Counterfeit Contact Lenses in Singapore Market, (2011) Yong Y.L*, Lim Chin Chin, International Laboratory Forum on Counterfeit Medicine, 17-21 Oct 2011, Singapore (Oral presentation)
  • IMPACT-INTERPOL Operation Storm– Antimalarials & Antibiotics (2011), Lim Chin Chin*, Yong Y.L., Lim T.B., Lau Y.H., Ge X.W., Kee C.L., Low M.Y, ILFCM meeting , Singapore 17-21 Oct 2011(oral presentation)
  • Update on APEC Life Science Innovation Forum – Drug Safety & Detection Technology Workshop (2011), Lim Chin Chin*, ILFCM meeting, Singapore, 17-21 Oct 2011 (oral presentation)
  • Detection of Counterfeit Drugs – Singapore’s Approach (2011), Lim Chin Chin*, Yong Y.L., Yang Chiew Yung, 4th PIC/S Expert Circle on API, Singapore 12 Oct 2011 (Invited speaker)
  • Active Thermography & databases, Lim Chin Chin, Yong Y.L, Lau Y.H., APEC Life Science Innovation Forum First Anti-counterfeiting Health Products Seminar (2011), Beijing, China, 28 Sep 2011 (Invited speaker)
  • Detection of Counterfeit Drugs – Singapore’s Approach (2011), Lim Chin Chin*, Yong Y.L., Yang Chiew Yung, APEC Life Science Innovation Forum First Anti-counterfeiting Health Products Seminar, Beijing, China, 27 Sep 2011 (Invited speaker)
  • Combating Counterfeiting by Synergizing Scientific Expertise with Investigative Operations (2011), Yong Y.L*, Yang Chiew Yung, Lim Chin Chin, Pharmaceutical Anti-Counterfeiting and Brand Protection Asia, 16-17 Aug 2011, Singapore (Oral presentation)
  • Hand-Signed or Reproduced? – A Comparison of Hand-Signed, Rubber-Stamped and Inkjet Printed Signatures, (2011) Yang Chiew Yung*, Lee L.T, Tan S.K, Yap B.S, 69th Annual Conference of the American Society of Questioned Document Examiners, Victoria, Canada – Full technical paper for the Conference CD, Aug 2011.
  • Active Infrared Thermography for Counterfeit Drugs Detection (2011), Lim Chin Chin*, Yong Y.L., Lau Y.H., ILFCM Meeting, London, 12-16 Jun 2011 (oral presentation)
  • Women in Chemistry at the NTU Chemistry Week (2011), Lim Chin Chin*, 3 June 2011 (Invited speaker)
  • Forensic Chemistry at the science event organised by A-star (2011), Lim Chin Chin*, 25 Aug 2011 (Invited speaker)
  • Sampling and Sample Selection for Trace Evidence (2011), Chow Y.S*., Chia Poh Ling, Lim T.B., Kee K.K., Lim Chin Chin, Asian Forensic Sciences Network 3rd Annual Meeting, 25-27 May 2011, Korea (Seoul)
  • Value and Challenges Faced in the Examination of Paint and Glass in a Politically Sensitive Case in Singapore (2011), Lim T.B*, Li Yihua, Lim Chin Chin, Asian Forensic Sciences Network 3rd Annual Meeting, 25-27 May 2011, Seoul, Korea (poster presentation) [abstract]
  • The role of the forensic expert in court. (2011), Michael Tay Ming Kiong, Asian Forensic Sciences Network 3rd Annual Meeting, 25-27 May 2011, Seoul, Korea (oral presentation)
  • Root cause analysis in corrective actions. (2011), Michael Tay Ming Kiong, Asian Forensic Sciences Network 3rd Annual Meeting, 25-27 May 2011, Seoul, Korea (oral presentation)
  • Active Infrared Thermography for Counterfeit Drugs Detection, Yong Y.L*, Lau Y.H., Lim Chin Chin, Global Forum on Pharmaceutical Anti-Counterfeiting, 4-6 May 2011, London, UK (Oral presentation)

2010

  • Tracking standards and trends in trace evidence – A review by the AFSN Trace evidence Workgroup (2010), Lim Chin Chin*, Chia Poh Ling, R. Minhad, P Suppajariyawat, Forensic Asia, Issue 2, 2012 (AFSN newsletter) [abstract]
  • Singapore holistic approach to counterfeit drug analysis (2010), Lim Chin Chin*, Yong Y.L, Yang Chiew Yung, ILFCM Meeting, Netherlands, 25-29 Oct 2010 (oral presentation)
  • Forensic science demystified. (2010) Michael Tay Ming Kiong, Technology, Engineering & Design (TED) Event. Organised by A*Star Post-doctoral Society.11 Sept 2010, Biopolis, Singapore. (invited speaker)
  • Forensic ethics. (2010) Michael Tay Ming Kiong*, Lim Chin Chin, 2nd AFSN meeting, Brunei Darussalam, 1-3 June 2010 (oral presentation)
  • Supplemental requirements for the accreditation of forensic laboratories Part 1 (2010), Lim Chin Chin*, Michael Tay Ming Kiong, 2nd AFSN meeting, Brunei Darussalam, 1-3 June 2010 (oral presentation)
  • Supplemental requirements for the accreditation of forensic laboratories Part 2 (2010), Michael Tay Ming Kiong*, Lim Chin Chin, 2nd AFSN meeting, Brunei Darussalam, 1-3 June 2010 (oral presentation)
  • Tracking standards and trends in trace evidence (2010), Lim Chin Chin*, R. Minhad, P Suppajariyawat, Chia Poh Ling, 2nd AFSN Meeting, Brunei Darussalam, 1-3 June 2010 (Oral presentation)  [abstract]
  • Singapore’s Vehicle Paint Database (2010) Chow Y.S*, Lim T.B, Li Y.H, Lim Chin Chin, Michael Tay Ming Kiong, 2nd AFSN meeting, Brunei Darussalam, 1-3 Jun 2010 (poster presentation)
  • IED’s made from common chemicals- the Singapore Experience (2010) Chia Poh Ling*, Lim Chin Chin, Michael Tay Ming Kiong, 2nd AFSN meeting, Brunei Darussalam, 1-3 Jun 2010 (poster presentation)  [abstract]
  • Necessity and Value of on-site examination by the forensic scientist (2010) Lim Chin Chin*, Major Crime Investigation Course, CID, 9 Mar 2010 (oral presentation)
  • The HSA Forensic Chemistry & Physics Laboratory – Our work scope and contributions in the     examination of counterfeit drugs (2010) USFDA FCC, Cincinnati, USA, 24 Feb, Lim Chin Chin* (oral presentation)
  • Ethylene Glycol in Medical Devices and Related Products (2010) Chia Poh Ling*, Yong Y.L, Dr C. Lim, Lim Chin Chin, 62nd AAFS Annual Meeting, Seattle, USA, Feb 22-27,  (poster presentation)  [abstract]
  • Laboratory analysis results: applying science to detect counterfeit drugs (2010), Lim Chin Chin*, Yong Y.L, Lim T.B, Yang Chiew Yung, Lau Y.H, Pan X.H, Ivy Ho, Kee C.L, Low M.Y, Operation Storm II, Yogyakarta, Indonesia, Jan 2010 (oral presentation)

2009

  • Comparison of commercial blood test kits for crime scene investigations (2009), Lee L.K*, Chow Y.S, Lim Chin Chin, Michael Tay Ming Kiong, AFSN, KL, Malaysia, Nov 2009 (oral presentation)
  • Quality assurance, objectivity and errors in trace evidence (2009), Lim Chin Chin*, AFSN, KL, Malaysia, Nov 2009 (oral presentation) [abstract]
  • Simulation of Signatures in the Form of Regularly Written, Simple Chinese Characters (2009) Yang Chiew Yung*, Lee L.T, Tan S.K, Yap B.S, Lee G.K International Symposium of Forensic Science and Environmental Health, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 9-10 Nov 2009 (oral presentation) [abstract]
  • Maximising the value of trace evidence: current state and future steps. (2009) Michael Tay Ming Kiong , AFSN, KL Malaysia, Nov 2009 (oral presentation)
  • Health Science Authority. Article on member institutes in ForensicAsia Newsletter of the Asian Forensic Sciences Network Inaugural Issue 2009.
  • Forensic analysis and classification/sourcing of counterfeit pharmaceutical products (2009),Yong     Y.L*, Lim T.B, Lim Chin Chin, Modern methods for Identification of Counterfeit and Illicit Drugs Conference, Bonn, Germany, Oct 2009 (oral presentation)
  • Vehicle Paint Database – A Potential Tool for Criminal Investigations (2009), Li Y.H*, Lim T.B, G. Goh, Chow Y.S, Lim Chin Chin, ISFE, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 10 Nov 2009 (oral presentation) [abstract]
  • It is time to activate the forensic scientist (2009) Lim Chin Chin*, Forensics Conference, Singapore Academy of Law, Singapore, 8 October 2009 (oral presentation).
  • The understated value of trace evidence. (2009) Michael Tay Ming Kiong*, Forensics Conference, Singapore Academy of Law, Singapore, 8 October 2009 (oral presentation).
  • Modern Methods for identification of counterfeit and Illicit drugs (2009), Yong Y.L, Lim T.B, Pan X.H, Yeo W.C, Lim Chin Chin, Counterfeit Drugs Analysis conference, Bonn, Germany, 8 October 2009 (oral presentation)
  • Forensic Investigation of a lead acid battery explosion. (2009), Michael Tay Ming Kiong*, Wong S.M, 5th European Academy of Forensic Science conference, Glasgow, United Kingdom, 8-11 Sep 2009 (poster presentation). [abstract]
  • Value of paint transfer and damage examinations in the forensic investigation of boat collisions (2009), Michael Tay Ming Kiong*, Lim Chin Chin, Lim T.B, Kee K.K, Chow Y.S, 5th European Academy of Forensic Science conference, Glasgow, United Kingdom, 10 Sep 2009 (oral presentation). [abstract]
  • Comparison of the ability of two commercial blood test kits to detect chemically treated bloodstains (2009), Chow Y.S*, Lee L.K., Lim Chin Chin, Michael Tay Ming Kiong , 5th European Academy of Forensic Science conference, Glasgow, United Kingdom, 9 Sep 2009, CS06 (poster presentation). [abstract]
  • Interference studies to determine the effects of chemical enhancement agents on RSID (TM) saliva and semen kits (2009),Chow Y.S*, Tan, Lim Chin Chin, Michael Tay Ming Kiong , 5th European Academy of Forensic Science conference, Glasgow, United Kingdom, 9 Sep 2009, CS07. (poster presentation) [abstract]
  • Knots and ligatures in criminal investigations-their value and limitations (2009), Lim Chin Chin*, Wong S.M, 5th European Academy of Forensic Science conference, Glasgow, United Kingdom, 9 Sep 2009, OT06 (poster presentation) [abstract]
  • Spectroscopic and chromatographic analysis of commercial hot/cold packs, baby teether/gum soothers and gel pads (2009), Chia Poh Ling*, Yong Y.L, Pan X.H, Lim T.B, Lim Chin Chin, Separation Science seminar, Singapore, 28 August 2009. [abstract]
  • Simulation of Signatures in the Form of Regularly Written, Simple Chinese Characters, (2009) Yang Chiew Yung*, Lee L.T, Tan S.K, Yap B.S, Lee G.K,67th Annual Conference of the American Society of Questioned Document Examiners – Full technical paper for the Conference CD, Aug 2009.
  • Comparing the effects of stress, cuts by sharp objects and heat on the surface characteristics of the rubber tubing of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders (2009), Chia Poh Ling*, Kuah K.L, Lim Chin Chin, Michael Tay Ming Kiong, 6th FINEX conference, Dublin, Ireland, April 2009 (poster presentation) [abstract]
  • 19. A servant of truth and justice – forensic science exclusive, Michael Tay Ming Kiong*, Inter Se, Jan-Jun 2009, pp.35-43.

2008

  • Lab analysis results of 110 Operation Storm samples (2008), Lim Chin Chin*, Lim T.B, Yang Chiew Yung, Pan X.H, Kee C.L, Low M.Y &, R Lee, Interpol Operation Storm Final meeting, Cambodia, 17 November 2008 (oral presentation)
  • Applying chemical and physical techniques to forensic investigations. (2008), Michael Tay Ming Kiong*, “Resolving the Southern Crisis” Third International Forensic Science & Medical Science Conference: Southern Crises, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, Thailand, 28-29 Jul 2008. (oral presentation)
  • Lab analysis results- Value and challenges (2008), Lim T.B, Yang Chiew Yung, J Kiang, Pan X.H, Low M.Y & Lim Chin Chin*, Interpol Operation Storm Review meeting, Vietnam, 2 July 2008 (oral presentation),.
  • Chemical fingerprinting of counterfeit drugs (2008), Lim Chin Chin*, Lim T. B, Yang Chiew Yung, Michael Tay Ming Kiong, Permanent Forum on International Pharmaceutical Crime Conference, PFIPC, Singapore, 2-4 June 2008 (Invited speaker)
  • Applying Science to detect counterfeit drugs (2008), Lim Chin Chin*, Low M.Y, Ruth L, Operation Storm Planning Meeting by Interpol Bangkok, Thailand, 12 March 2008 (oral presentation).
  • Comparison of commercial blood test kits for use at crime scenes (2008), Lee L.K*, Lee K. Y, Chow Y.S, C. K C Syn, Lim Chin Chin, Tan W. F, Michael Tay Ming Kiong. 60th American Academy of Forensic Science annual meeting, Washington DC, USA. Feb 2008. (Poster presentation) [abstract]

2007

  • Traffic accident reconstruction. (2007) Michael Tay Ming Kiong*, Criminal Investigation Department’s Forensic Conference “New Frontier of Victim Identification and Traffic Forensics”, 27 Nov2007, Singapore (oral presentation)
  • Bloodstain Pattern Analysis (2007), Lim Chin Chin*, SCOOP (HSA newsletter)
  • Raman microscopy of low explosives and their combustion products (2007), Lim Chin Chin*, Chia Poh Ling, Su W.J, Michael Tay Ming Kiong. Joint 9th ISADE/4th Finex International Symposium on the Analysis and Detection of Explosives, Paris, France, July 2007 (oral presentation) [abstract]
  • IEDs made from common chemicals- The Singapore Experience (2007), Chia Poh Ling*, Lim Chin Chin, Michael Tay Ming Kiong. Joint 9th ISADE/4th Finex International Symposium on the Analysis and Detection of Explosives, Paris, France, July 2007 (poster presentation) [abstract]
  • Journal Club presentation: Challenges in bloodstain pattern analysis, Lim Chin Chin*, Singapore, 20-Mar-07
  • A mango bait, a missing girl and a murder (2007) Lim Chin Chin*, Chia Poh Ling, Chow Y.S, Kee K.K, Kuah K.L, Kuan S.Y, Lim T.B, Michael Tay Ming Kiong, 59th AAFS, San Antonio, Feb 2007, abstract no. B81 (poster presentation) [abstract]
  • Forensic Analysis of flesh and flavor compounds in stone fruits (2007) Lim Chin Chin*, Chia Poh Ling, Irene Tan, Su W.J, Michael Tay Ming Kiong, 59th AAFS, San Antonio, Feb 2007, abstract no. B112 (oral presentation) [abstract]
  • Cause of failure of a bungee cord (2007) Michael Tay Ming Kiong, Lim Chin Chin*, Su W.J, Wong S.M, Chia Poh Ling, 59th AAFS, San Antonio, Feb 2007, abstract no. C2 (poster presentation) [abstract]
  • Suspicious fall of a young child from a height (2007) Lim Chin Chin*, Michael Tay Ming Kiong, 59th AAFS, abstract no. C44 (oral presentation) [abstract]

2006

  • Identifying energetic and hazardous substances – the Singapore experience. (2006) Michael Tay Ming Kiong*, Lim Chin Chin, First International CBRE Ops Conference. 28 Nov – 1 Dec 2006, Singapore. (oral presentation) [abstract]
  • A Study on the Levels of Difficulty in the Simulation of Individual Characteristics in a Signature, (2006) Lee G.K, Yap B.S, Yang Chiew Yung, Lee L.T, Tan S.K, Tan K.P, Journal of the American Society of Questioned Document Examiners, Vol.9 No.1, June 2006.
  • Crime scene investigations. (2006) Michael Tay Ming Kiong, NUS-HSA Chemistry Workshop. Singapore. 10 May 2006. (oral presentation) [abstract]
  • Bloodstain pattern analysis – the Singapore perspective. (2006) Michael Tay Ming Kiong*, Lim Chin Chin, Workshop on Critical Issues in Bloodstain Pattern Analysis. Feb 2006, Sydney, Australia. (oral presentation)

2005

  • Automated analysis of gunshot residues by SEM/EDX. (2005) Michael Tay Ming Kiong, Chow Y.S, Oxford Instruments Seminar on Particle Analysis at Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology, NTU, Singapore, 25 November 2005 (oral presentation)
  • Developments and trends in the detection of explosives, IEDs and bomb-related evidence. (2005) Michael Tay Ming Kiong, Lim Chin Chin, CID Forensic Conference 2005, Singapore, 10 November 2005 (oral presentation) [abstract]
  • Damages to the shoes and clothings of a lightning strike victim. (2005) Kuah K.L*, Michael Tay Ming Kiong, 2nd International Forensic Science Symposium, Taipei, Taiwan. November 2005. (poster presentation) [abstract]
  • Fragance analysis of cleaning products (2005) Irene Tan*, Chia Poh Ling., Lim Chin Chin, Michael Tay Ming Kiong . International Forensic Science Symposium, Taipei, Taiwan. November 2005, Research Project Paper FY05/11 (poster presentation) [abstract]
  • Hollow fibre micro-extraction of pesticides from aqueous matrices. (2005) Lim T.B*, Chanbasha B., Lee H.K, Michael Tay Ming Kiong. Southeast Asia Environmental Forensics Symposium, 19-21 Sept 2005, Taipei, Taiwan. (oral presentation) [abstract]
  • Comparison of manufacturing marks on moulded plastic medicine bottles. (2005) Chow Y.S*, Lim Chin Chin, Michael Tay Ming Kiong, International Association of Forensic Sciences 17th Triennial Meeting, 21-26 August 2005, Hong Kong. (oral presentation) [abstract]
  • Damages to ropes (2005), Kee K.K*, Lim Chin Chin, Michael Tay Ming Kiong, 17th Triennial meeting of IAFS, abstract no. A0771 (oral presentation) [abstract]
  • Damages on flexible compressed air tubing in a pharmaceutical plant (2005) Wong S.M*, Lim Chin Chin, Michael Tay Ming Kiong, 17th Triennial meeting of IAFS, abstract no. P03-A0770. (poster presentation) [abstract]
  • Background interference from plastic bottles in arson analysis. (2005) Zubaidah A*, Chia Poh Ling, Lim Chin Chin, Michael Tay Ming Kiong , International Association of Forensic Sciences 17th Triennial Meeting, Hong Kong, 21-26 August 2005. (poster presentation) [abstract]
  • Characteristics of tampered joints in plastic strapping. (2005) Su W.J, Michael Tay Ming Kiong, International Association of Forensic Sciences 17th Triennial Meeting, Hong Kong, 21-26 August 2005. (oral presentation) [abstract]
  • Examination of Counterfeit Euro Banknotes, (2005) Yang Chiew Yung*, Tan K.P, Lee G.K, Yap B.S, International Association of Forensic Sciences 17th Triennial Meeting, Hong Kong, 21-26 August 2005. (poster presentation)
  • A Study on the Levels of Difficulty in the Simulation of Individual Characteristics in a Signature, (2005) Lee G.K*, Yap B.S, Yang Chiew Yung, Lee L.T, Tan S.K, Tan K.P, 63rd Annual Conference of the American Society of Questioned Document Examiners, Montreal, Canada, 11-16 Aug 2005 (oral presentation)
  • Forensic analysis of flesh and flavour compounds in stone fruits (2005), Lim Chin Chin*, Chia Poh Ling, Irene Tan, Su W.J., 3rd HSA-NUS Joint Scientific Seminar Proceedings.
  • Trace evidence: Its value and analysis. (2005) Michael Tay Ming Kiong, Korean Academy of Forensic ScienceAnnual Meeting & 50th Anniversary of National Institute of Scientific Investigation, Seoul, S Korea, 25 March 2005. (plenary)
  • Gas phase explosion in building. (2005) Chia Poh Ling*, Kuah K.L, Michael Tay Ming Kiong, American Academy of Forensic Sciences 57th Annual Meeting, Feb 2005, New Orleans, USA. (oral presentation) [abstract]
  • High speed, high resolution GC/MS of high explosives (2005), Lim Chin Chin*, Chia Poh Ling, Irene Tan, Kuah K.L, Michael Tay Ming Kiong, 57th AAFS, abstract no. B121 (oral presentation), (2004), also presented in 2nd HSA-NUS joint scientific Seminar proceedings.  [abstract]
  • Raman microscopy of low explosives and their combustion products (2005) Michael Tay Ming Kiong*, Lim Chin Chin, Chia Poh Ling, Su W.J, Chow Y.S, 57th AAFS, abstract no. B123. Also published in 2ndHSA-NUS joint scientific seminar proceedings (oral presentation).  [abstract]
  • Raman microscopy of low explosives obtained from sparkler material (2005), Michael Tay Ming Kiong*, Lim Chin Chin, Chia Poh Ling, Su W.J, 57th AAFS, abstract no. B124 and (2004) HSA-NUS joint scientific seminar proceedings (oral presentation).  [abstract]
  • A Study on the Levels of Difficulty in the Simulation of Individual Characteristics in a Signature, (2005) Lee G.K, Yap B.S, Yang Chiew Yung, Lee L.T, Tan S.K, Tan K.P, HSA-NUS 3rd Annual Joint Scientific Seminar, 11 May 2005 (oral presentation)

2004

  • The next big challenge in quality forensic science (2004), Lim Chin Chin*, Michael Tay Ming Kiong, 56th AAFS, abstract no. D52 (oral presentation) [abstract]
  • Forensic investigation of an underground gas main explosion (2004), Lim Chin Chin*, Michael Tay Ming Kiong, Chia Poh Ling, 56th AAFS, abstract No. C44 (oral presentation) [abstract]

2003

  • Background Interference from clothing and the effects of washing (2003), Chia Poh Ling*, Lim Chin Chin, Yap T.W, Michael Tay Ming Kiong, 3rd EAFS, abstract no. FEX-FO-06 (oral presentation) [abstract]
  • Detection of Contaminants in Bunker Oil and Waste Oil Samples (2003), Chia Poh Ling*, Lim Chin Chin, Tap Y.W, Michael Tay Ming Kiong, 3rd EAFS Conference, Sep 2003, Istanbul, Turkey. (oral presentation) [abstract]
  • Background interferences in arson analysis. (2003) Chia Poh Ling*, Lim Chin Chin, Jonathon C, Michael Tay Ming Kiong, 3rd EAFS Conference, Sep 2003, Istanbul, Turkey. (oral presentation)
  • Customer Needs, Core Competencies and Forensic Science Services (2003), Lim Chin Chin*, MBA dissertation.
  • Broadsheet newspapers as evidence at crime scenes. (2003), Lim T.B*, Michael Tay Ming Kiong, American Academy of Forensic Sciences 55th Annual Meeting, Feb 2003, Chicago, USA. (poster presentation) [abstract]

2002

  • Visioning for Success – The Criminalistics Lab Experience (2002) Michael Tay Ming Kiong*, Lim Chin Chin* Paper submitted for PSCOE Essay Competition (3rd Prize).
  • Anthrax hoaxes in Singapore. (2002), Lee L.K*, Michael Tay Ming Kiong, International Association of Forensic Sciences, 16th Triennial Meeting August 2002, Montpellier, France. (poster presentation) [abstract]
  • Cut characteristics of an optical cable by different tools. (2002), Yap T.W*, Michael Tay Ming Kiong, International Association of Forensic Sciences, 16th Triennial Meeting August 2002, Montpellier, France. (oral presentation) [abstract]
  • Newspaper sheets as evidence at crime scenes. (2002) Lim T.B*, Michael Tay Ming Kiong, International Association of Forensic Sciences, 16th Triennial Meeting August 2002, Montpellier, France. (oral presentation) [abstract]
  • Damages by an excavator bucket to a high-tension electric cable. (2002) Michael Tay Ming Kiong*, Lim T.B, Chow Y.S, International Association of Forensic Sciences, 16th Triennial Meeting August 2002, Montpellier, France. (oral presentation) [abstract]
  • Forensic survey of coloured golds. (2002), Chow Y.S*, Lim T.B, Michael Tay Ming Kiong, International Association of Forensic Sciences, 16th Triennial Meeting August 2002, Montpellier, France.(poster presentation) [abstract]
  • Forensic Science, Management and Business (2002), Michael Tay Ming Kiong*, Lim Chin Chin, 16thTriennial meeting of IAFS, abstract No.OC-310 (oral presentation) [abstract]
  • Causes of damage to leather products (2002), Lim Chin Chin*, Michael Tay Ming Kiong, International Association of Forensic Sciences, 16th Triennial Meeting August 2002, Montpellier, France, abstract No. PO-278 (poster presentation) [abstract]
  • The Use of Corrosive Substances in Crime (2002), Chia Poh Ling, Lim T.B*, Chow Y.S, Lim Chin Chin, Michael Tay Ming Kiong, International Association of Forensic Sciences, 16th Triennial Meeting August 2002, Montpellier, France, abstract No. PO-210 (poster presentation) [abstract]

2001 and before

  • Case study application of the supply chain concept to the forensic process. (2001) Michael Tay Ming Kiong, Robert J. & Graham C. Book chapter. Service Operations Management, Financial Times/Prentice Hall, July 2001.
  • Forensic application of ion selective microelectrodes (1999), Lim Chin Chin*, Michael Tay Ming Kiong., Kuah K.L., 15th Triennial meeting of IAFS, August 1999, Los Angeles, California. abstract No. P16 (oral presentation) [abstract]
  • Partial molar volumes and a case involving mixtures of hydrocarbon products (1999), Michael Tay Ming Kiong, Lim Chin Chin, Kuah K.L*, 15th Triennial meeting of IAFS, August 1999, Los Angeles, California.abstract No. G5 (poster presentation) [abstract]
  • Forensic investigation of a deep sea diving fatality involving a rebreather system (1999), Michael Tay Ming Kiong , Lim Chin Chin, Kuan S.Y.*, Koh L., 15th Triennial meeting of IAFS, August 1999, Los Angeles, California. abstract No. G6 (poster presentation)  [abstract]
  • Palladium(II) and Platinum(II) complexes containing dimesyloxy-substituted chiral diamines (1997), Lim Chin Chin, Leung P.H*, Mok K.F., Tet. Asym, 8(12), 2045-2050.
  • Resolution and enantiomeric purity of 2-(methylsulfinyl)ethylamine (1995), Lim Chin Chin, Leung P.H*, Mok K.F., Tet. Asym., 5(10), 1883-1886.
  • Palladium(II) and Platinum(II) complexes containing chiral diamines (1994), Lim Chin Chin*, MSc dissertation.
  • Polarisation and hot and cold stage fourier transform infrared microspectrophotometry of single fibres. (1999) Lee L.K, Lim Chin Chin, Kuan S.Y, Michael Tay Ming Kiong , International Association of Forensic Sciences, 15th Triennial Meeting August 1999, Los Angeles, California. (poster presentation)
  • Arson investigation in Singapore. (1994) Michael Tay Ming Kiong*, Teo T.P, International Forensic Science Symposium, MJIB, Taipei, Republic of China, 1994. (oral presentation)
  • Forensic examination of raffia string. (1994) Michael Tay Ming Kiong*, First International Forensic Science Symposium, MJIB, Taipei, Republic of China, 1994. (oral presentation)
  • The laboratory examination of arson in Singapore. (1993), Michael Tay Ming Kiong , Ng T.L, Teo T.P, Bulletin of the Singapore National Institute of Chemistry, vol 21, pp.179-186 (1993).
  • Automated solid-phase extraction of opiates from urine. (1993) Michael Tay Ming Kiong, Lee T.K, Chui W.Y, Annals, Acad of Med, Singapore. vol 22(1), pp.11-17 (1993).
  • Automated solid-phase extraction of opiates from urine Codeine-morphine ratios. Part II. (1993) Michael Tay Ming Kiong , Lee T.K, Chui W.Y, Annals, Academy of Medicine, Singapore. Vol 22(1), pp.18ff (1993).
  • Toxicology in Singapore. (1993)Annals, Academy of Medicine Singapore Vol 22(1), pp.37-42 (1993) Michael Tay Ming Kiong , Lo S.T, R Gunasegaram.
  • Poisons information in Singapore. (1993) Annals, Academy of Medicine Singapore Vol 22(1), pp.37-42 (1993) Tay Ming Kiong Michael, Chao Tzee Cheng, Bloodworth Bosco Chen.
  • Versatile Chiral palladium(II) complexes for enantiomeric purities of 1,2-diamines (1992), Leung P.H*, Quek G.H, Lim Chin Chin, Tan M.K, Chooi S.Y.M, Mok K.F., Sim K.Y, Tet. Asym. 3(4), 529-532.
  • Toxicological screen on gastric aspirates: the Singapore experience. Forensic Science International. 54, pp.141-151 (1992). Tay Ming Kiong Michael, Chao Tzee Cheng, Danny Lo Siaw Teck, R Gunasegaram, Tan-Siew Wai Fun.
  • An alternative to traditional liquid-liquid partitioning of opiates in urine. (1991) 1st ASEAN Seminar on Detection of Drugs of Abuse in Body Fluids, ISFM, 17 Oct 1991. Tay Ming Kiong Michael, Lee Tong Kooi, Chui Wai Yee. (oral presentation)
  • Poisons Information Centre- The Singapore experience. (1991) Seminar on Global Experiences of Poisons Information Services, NUS-ISFM/WHO/IPCS Seminar. Tay Ming Kiong Michael, Bloodworth Bosco Chen, Lim K H.(oral presentation)
  • Comparison of methods based on HPLC with diode array and electrochemical detection for the determination of codeine and morphine in urine. Bull. Sing N I Chem, vol 18, pp.79-84 (1990). Tay Ming Kiong Michael, Lee Tong Kooi.
  • Phosphonates α-lithies, agents de transfert fonctionnel. Preparation de phosphonates α-amides et d’amides α,β-insatures, α-substitues. Tetrahedron, 45(14), pp.4415-4430 (1989). Tay Ming Kiong Michael, E About-Jaudet, N Collignon, Savignac.
  • α-lithiated phosphonates, functional group transfer agents – preparation of α-amidophos-phonates and α, β-unsaturated, α-substituted amides. Tetrahedron Letters, 28, 1263ff (1987). Tay Ming Kiong Michael, E About-Jaudet, N Collignon, P Savignac.
  • α-lithioalkylphosphonates as functional group carriers – an in situ acrylic ester synthesis. Synthetic Communications, 18, 1349ff (1988). Tay Ming Kiong Michael, E About-Jaudet, N Collignon, P Savignac.
  • Les carbanions α-phosphonyles: Agents de transfert fonctionnel. Applications synthetiques. Doctoral thesis microfilmed and distributed by Atelier National de Reproduction des theses de Grenoble II to French research institutions (1988). Tay Ming Kiong Michael.
  • Les alkylphosphonates: Agents de transfert fonctionnel. Poster communication at the Colloque de Chimie Fine et Industrielle de l’Ouest, Rouen, France, 2 April 1987. Tay Ming Kiong Michael, N Collignon, P Savignac, S Lietje, E About-Jaudet.
  • One-pot synthesis of α-substituted, α-,β-unsaturated aldehydes. Poster presentation. Tenth International Conference on Phosphorus Chemistry. Bonn, W Germany, 31 Aug-6 Sep 1986. Tay Ming Kiong Michael, Noel Collignon, Philippe Savignac, Stephane Lietje, Elie About-Jaudet.
  • Memoire, Diplome d’Etudes Approfondies. Rouen (1985). Tay Ming Kiong Michael.