Dr. Chiara Villa

Professor

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Biography

Chiara Villa is a Professor at the University of Copenhagen, specializing in forensic anthropology and forensic pathology. She is the daily manager of the Laboratory of Advanced Imaging 3D Modelling (3D LAB). With a focus on medical imaging and 3D technologies, her research interests include virtual crime scene reconstruction and the application of advanced imaging modalities to analyze forensic medical findings. Villa advocates the use of interdisciplinary methodologies that merge evidence from microscopic scales to whole-body 3D perspectives to enhance forensic investigations. Her work aims to improve the documentation and description of events that occur in crime and accidents, with a significant emphasis on the injuries of victims. Through the creation of accurate 3D models of crime scenes and victims, utilizing scanning and photogrammetry techniques, she facilitates a better understanding of events and supports law enforcement in testing hypotheses. Additionally, Villa's projects generate permanent digital archives for law enforcement to reassess evidence as new information arises, making her contributions invaluable to the fields of forensic science and medical imaging.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Copenhagen

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:83
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology Minimum 45 ECTS in core psychology areas Minimum 20 ECTS in methodology and statistics
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's diploma
  • Transcript of records
  • Course descriptions
  • Self-assessment form
  • Documentation of English proficiency
Specialization Notes

Focuses on clinical, social, and cognitive psychology.