Andrei Portinho
Criminal Forensic Expert with the Instituto-Geral de Perícias of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, bringing over 17 years of public-sector experience in criminal investigation and forensic science to the Forensic Times Advisory Board.
Andrei Portinho is a Criminal Forensic Expert with the Instituto-Geral de Perícias of Rio Grande do Sul (Brazil), where he has served since 2012. He brings over 17 years of experience in the public sector, working across criminal investigations, crime scene reconstruction, and expert witness activities.
He holds degrees in Law and History, a Master's degree in Criminal Sciences, an LL.M. in Medical and Health Law, and a postgraduate specialization in Forensic Archaeology. He also teaches Forensic Sciences in the postgraduate program in Criminal Sciences at the Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul (PUCRS).
His academic and professional work centers on crime scene reconstruction, criminal procedure, and the intersection between science and the justice system. He is currently writing a book on crime scene reconstruction and remains actively engaged in international collaboration through lectures, publications, and professional networking.
Crime Scene Reconstruction
Technical reconstruction methodology and its application to complex, high-stakes criminal cases.
Forensic Archaeology
Specialized recovery, excavation, and analysis of physical evidence in forensic contexts.
Criminal Procedure
Legal frameworks governing evidence, expert testimony, and due process in criminal law.
Forensic Methodology
Chain-of-custody standards and the scientific rigor underpinning expert reporting.
Medical & Health Law
Legal issues at the intersection of medicine, health systems, and criminal justice.
Academic Instruction
Graduate-level teaching in forensic science within Brazil's criminal sciences programs.
Degrees
- LL.M., Medical and Health Law FMP — Fundação Escola Superior do Ministério Público
- Master's, Criminal Sciences Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul
- Bachelor's, Law Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul
- Bachelor's, History Universidade de Uberaba
Specializations
- Forensic Archaeology Sociedad Mexicana Forense
- Perito Criminal Oficial Instituto-Geral de Perícias do RS — since 2012
- Professor, Forensic Sciences PUCRS, Graduate Program in Criminal Sciences
- Languages Portuguese (native) · English · Spanish
Advisory Board Member
Aug 2026 – PresentAdvising on forensic science content, editorial accuracy, and international standards for investigative reporting.
Professor de Pós-Graduação
Oct 2023 – PresentTeaches Forensic Sciences in the postgraduate specialization in Criminal Sciences at the School of Law.
Perito Criminal Oficial
Aug 2012 – PresentOfficial criminal forensic expert; previously served as Corregedor (2015–2016), overseeing internal disciplinary matters.
Perito Arqueólogo Forense
Nov 2013 – Aug 2026Specialized forensic archaeologist supporting evidence recovery and excavation for the organization.
Orientador
Sep 2022 – Oct 2023Voluntary academic advisor supporting criminal sciences research and mentorship.
Professor Convidado
Sep 2013 – Aug 2018Guest instructor at the IGP-RS Forensic School, training criminal experts, medical examiners, and forensic technicians.
Professor Universitário
Aug 2017 – Jul 2018Taught Criminal Law IV, Legal Lab II (Criminal), and Supervised Internship III in the Law program.
Advogado Criminalista
Jun 2006 – Jul 2012Practiced criminal defense law prior to his appointment as an official forensic expert.
Técnico-Administrativo & Corregedor
Jan 2009 – Dec 2012Administered university contracts and, from 2010, chaired disciplinary inquiry commissions as Corregedor.
Arqueologia Forense e Cadeia de Custódia de Evidências
Examines forensic archaeology and chain of custody as foundational elements for the legitimacy of evidence in criminal proceedings.
A Autonomia da Perícia Oficial como Pressuposto de Legitimidade da Prova Pericial no Processo Penal
Argues for the constitutional independence of official forensic expertise as a safeguard of evidentiary integrity.
Antropologia Forense e Direitos Humanos no Brasil
Considers forensic anthropology's role in Brazil's National Truth Commission and official criminal expertise.
Reprodução Simulada dos Fatos
Analyzes crime scene reconstruction under Article 7 of Brazil's Code of Criminal Procedure.
Get in Touch with Andrei Portinho
For forensic science collaboration, editorial consultation, or speaking engagements, reach out to the Forensic Times team.