Adam Ashing

Adam is an electro-mechanical engineer based in our glasgow office. He has experience spanning over explosives, ballistics and failure analysis. He worked previously performing stress, deflection and structural analysis and early research and design

Lucy Pinkard

After completing her degree in Forensic Science from the University of South Wales, Lucy worked as an Analytical Scientist in the pharmaceutical sector, specialising in spectroscopic techniques. She then joined Avon and Somerset Constabulary as a Crime Scene Investigator, where she was involved in the forensic investigation of volume, serious and major crime scenes for nearly 15 years. During her career with the Police she also worked as a DNA Laboratory Analyst, examining items for the presence of blood and DNA. Lucy advanced to the position of Crime Scene Manager, managing the forensic response to major incidents. This included working with the Major Crime Investigation Team during the forensic investigation of many high profile cases. During her time within the Police, Lucy has delivered evidence in both Crown and Magistrates Courts and received a Police commendation for her commitment and dedication. She was also a Forensic Fire Investigator, involved in the investigation of crimes involving arson, endangerment of life and murder. Lucy completed her Masters in Forensic Investigation of Explosives and Explosions with the University of Cranfield Forensic Institute in January 2025, completing her thesis in the subject area of thermal runaway in lithium-ion batteries. She now lectures at Cranfield University […]

Hawkins Presents to Aviva’s Domestic Major Loss Team

Manchester Regional Manager and Chartered Engineer, Jonathan Emm and members of his team were recently invited to present to Aviva’s Domestic Major Loss Team at their office in Sheffield.

Dr John Camplin Celebrates 20 Years at Hawkins

Congratulations to Principal Associate, Dr John Camplin, who recently celebrated his 20th anniversary at Hawkins.

Hawkins Hosts Forensic Fun Day in London

It was a pleasure to welcome People Development Director Luke Brannigan of Crawfords, together with his cohort of graduates from the insurance market to our London office last week.

Hawkins Welcomes Fire & Explosions Expert, Aaron Edwards

We are delighted to welcome Aaron Edwards, to our expanding London team.

George Jackson

George Jackson is a mechanical engineer with Hawkins. With focus on high-temperature mechanical properties of aerospace coatings, centred on the ductile-to-brittle transition temperature and the high-temperature creep behaviour of a new generation of MCrAlY alloys

Exploding Realities: An Introduction to Why Things Go Bang

An explosion is an event where there is a rapid outward release of a large amount of energy, usually in the form of heat, light or sound, accompanied by a pressure wave or a shockwave.

Aaron Edwards

Aaron Edwards is a fire and explosion expert in our London office

Fires Associated With Twin-Wall Flues

This article will focus on the installation of twin-wall flue systems and the dangers they can pose if not installed to the safety standard set out in the Building Regulations.