Basque Hub for Forensic Sciences and Criminalistics

Connecting academic knowledge, applied research, professional expertise and social outreach

Active research lines
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ZiForKrim

ZiForKrim is a collaborative initiative promoted by the Faculty of Science and Technology of the UPV/EHU, the Basque Academy of Police and Emergencies, and the Scientific Police Unit of the Ertzaintza.

ZiForKrim

The advancement of forensic knowledge

Bringing together academic knowledge, applied research, professional expertise and social outreach.

A stable framework for cooperation

Connecting academic knowledge, applied research, professional expertise and social outreach.

Research promotion

Its aim is to promote research, knowledge transfer, training and public dissemination.

Fostering new scientific vocations

Fostering the Next Generation of Forensic Researchers and Professionals.

Closer to society

Bringing the work of the Scientific Police closer to society.

NEXT Conference

International Conference on Fostering the Next Generation of Forensic Researchers and Professionals

  • 20-21 October 2026

  • Bilbao, Bizkaia.

  • Venue: Bizkaia Aretoa Conference Center
    University of the Basque Country (EHU)

In an international academic environment

Combine invited lectures, selected oral presentations and poster sessions

Designed to foster

The Conference is designed  to foster scientific exchange, networking and future collaboration

Academic and professional interaction

The conference will offer participants an exceptional setting for academic and professional interaction

Active Research Lines

The following ZiForKrim Colab projects are currently active:

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Kriminalistik Simulation Labs — HBP i3 2025/32

Educational Innovation Project in Forensic Sciences and Criminalistics

ZFK COLAB 03/2026 – DNA Preservation

This project studies the effects of different reagents and temperatures on the preservation of DNA in blood and epithelial samples deposited on various surfaces.

ZFK COLAB 02/2026 – Lophoscopic Analysis

This project analyses the prevalence of observable phenomena in lophoscopic ridges and their possible use as qualitative forensic indicators.

ZFK COLAB 01/2026 – Forensic Trichology

This project focuses on the development of a reference collection of animal and human hair samples for forensic research and comparative analysis.

With the Support of: