About Us

About Foresight Forensics

Forensic science consulting for governments, laboratories, and institutions, grounded in over 30 years of hands-on experience.

Who We Are

What Our Consultancy Covers

Foresight Forensics (FZE) provides forensic science consulting, laboratory design, and quality management services for police, justice, security, and academic institutions. We cover the full forensic workflow, from evidence collection and examination to interpretation, reporting, and courtroom presentation, supported by information systems and accreditation-ready quality frameworks.

Our work is grounded in practical experience: real casework, real laboratories, and real accreditation processes. Every recommendation we make is informed by what actually works in operational forensic environments.

We work across the MENA region and internationally, helping organisations align with ISO/IEC 17025, ISO/IEC 17020, ISO 21043, ISO/IEC 27043, and other relevant frameworks.

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Standards-Aligned

We help organisations build facilities, workflows, and systems that meet ISO accreditation requirements and international best practice.

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Operationally Proven

Our consulting is informed by over 30 years of hands-on forensic casework and laboratory management.

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Scalable

Systems designed to grow with your organisation and adapt to evolving standards and legal requirements.

Accreditation Frameworks

Standards We Help Clients Achieve

ISO/IEC 17020
Inspection Bodies

We prepare inspection bodies, including crime scene examination units, to meet these competence requirements.

ISO/IEC 17025
Testing & Calibration Laboratories

We guide forensic testing and calibration laboratories through accreditation to this cornerstone standard.

ISO 15189
Medical Laboratories

We support forensic pathology and toxicology services in meeting these medical laboratory quality requirements.

ISO 21043
Forensic Sciences

We help forensic organisations implement this standard series for recognition, recording, collection, transport, and analysis of forensic items.

ISO/IEC 27043
Digital Evidence Investigation

We help digital forensic operations and cyber-investigation units align their processes with these guidelines.

Principal Consultant

Dr. Aby Joseph

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Dr. Aby Joseph is a seasoned forensic science consultant with over 30 years of hands-on experience in crime scene investigation, forensic laboratory analysis, quality management, and academic instruction. As the founder and lead consultant of Foresight Forensics (FZE), he integrates deep technical expertise with strategic insight to drive excellence across forensic operations and accreditation programs.

Throughout his distinguished career, Dr. Joseph has served with Abu Dhabi Police, the Bahrain Ministry of Interior, and the UAE Ministry of Justice, contributing to the advancement of forensic capabilities across the GCC. His investigative experience covers a broad spectrum of cases, including homicide, sexual assault, mass disaster victim identification, and post-blast investigations.

In addition to his consultancy work, Dr. Joseph is an active forensic auditor and technical assessor for both the Gulf Accreditation Centre (GAC) and the Emirates National Accreditation Service (ENAS), supporting ISO compliance and continuous quality improvement within forensic science laboratories across the region.

Qualifications

  • Ph.D. in Forensic Science - Forensic DNA Quality Management
    Banasthali Vidyapith, India, 2025
  • M.Sc. in Forensic Science - Forensic DNA
    University of Madras, India, 1994
  • B.Sc. in Life Science - Zoology
    University of Kerala, India, 1989

Professional Background

  • Assistant Professor, Forensic Science Department
  • 20+ years with Abu Dhabi Police, Bahrain Police, and the Ministry of Justice
  • Licensed Molecular Biologist, UAE Ministry of Health
  • Forensic Auditor, Emirates National Accreditation Service (ENAS), UAE Ministry of Industry & Advanced Technology
  • Multiple forensic excellence awards recipient

Casework Experience

Throughout his career, Dr. Joseph has worked on high-profile cases including murders, sexual assaults, mass disaster identifications, and explosion investigations. This direct casework experience informs every consulting engagement.

Research Interests

Forensic DNA intelligence solutions for counter-terrorism applications.

Work With Us

Whether you need accreditation support, a laboratory design, or expert review, let’s discuss how we can help.