Uri Argaman
Commander (Ret.) Uri Argaman
Israel
English, Hebrew
Commander Argaman, a senior forensic expert with 32 years of leadership in the Israel National Police. Holding a B.Sc. in Engineering and an MBA, he previously served as Head of the Firearms, Fingerprint, DVI (Disaster Victim Identification) and Forensic Biometrics departments. Argaman specializes in complex criminal and counter-terrorism investigations, collaborating with global security agencies. A world-class authority in Disaster Victim Identification (DVI), he led international missions to Thailand, Haiti, and New Zealand. Most recently, he commanded the National Forensic Identification effort following the October 7th attacks.
Argaman recently retired and translates this vast operational expertise into high-level academic and professional instruction.
From Numbers to Names – On Resilience, Leadership, and the October 7th Events
A fascinating and meaningful lecture which explores the complex, professional, and value-based process of forensic identification of the victims from the October 7th massacre and the activities of the Israeli Police Forensic Science Division during the “Iron Swords” War.
This engaging lecture focuses on personal and organizational resilience and provides insights into national crisis management, working under extreme pressure, and command responsibility in critical incidents.
Biblical CSI – Small Details, Big Picture
A captivating lecture that uses “stories from the Bible” as the basis for understanding the forensic work: how do forensic identification principles allow us to analyze previous events and reach intriguing forensic conclusions?
The lecture emphasizes attention to precision and small details, creative thinking as an investigative tool, and the use of scientific methodologies for problem-solving.
Consulting for the film and television series field in the field of forensics