Professor David L Hawksworth CBE

Professor David L Hawksworth CBE is a forensic mycology expert specializing in mould growth analysis and post-mortem interval estimation. With a career spanning forensic mycology, environmental mycology, and trace evidence analysis, he brings a multidisciplinary perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating mould growth timelines, assessing environmental conditions for fungal development, and evaluating whether mould evidence aligns with case timelines.

Mr. Hawksworth has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the UK, involving criminal investigations, insurance claims, and environmental assessments. His BSc (Hons), PhD, and DSc in mycology, along with his extensive affiliations, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of causation in disputes involving fungal growth and its implications.