From skulls to faces: unveiling the secrets of identity with 3D facial reconstruction

3D facial reconstruction is a technique in forensic science used to create images of unidentified individuals based on skeletal remains, aiding investigations and forming part of forensic anthropology. This technique utilises computer software and anatomical data to create a digital model depict...

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Main Authors: Atikah Mohd Nasir, Han Jia Siew, Khairul Osman, Nur Mahiza Md Isa, Noor Hazfalinda Hamzah
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Language:English
Published: Penerbit Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia 2025
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author Atikah Mohd Nasir,
Han Jia Siew,
Khairul Osman,
Nur Mahiza Md Isa,
Noor Hazfalinda Hamzah,
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Han Jia Siew,
Khairul Osman,
Nur Mahiza Md Isa,
Noor Hazfalinda Hamzah,
author_sort Atikah Mohd Nasir,
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description 3D facial reconstruction is a technique in forensic science used to create images of unidentified individuals based on skeletal remains, aiding investigations and forming part of forensic anthropology. This technique utilises computer software and anatomical data to create a digital model depicting a likeness of the individual’s face. By employing this technology, forensic investigators can obtain valuable facial characteristics that aid in identification, such as ethnicity, age, and potential distinguishing features. This article will further discuss the development of 2D to 3D facial reconstruction and its working principles. Additionally, the impact of cosmetic surgery on the accuracy of reconstruction will also be explored. Lastly, the challenges and limitations of 3D facial reconstruction will be reviewed.
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spelling oai:generic.eprints.org:258952025-09-25T01:50:49Z http://journalarticle.ukm.my/25895/ From skulls to faces: unveiling the secrets of identity with 3D facial reconstruction Atikah Mohd Nasir, Han Jia Siew, Khairul Osman, Nur Mahiza Md Isa, Noor Hazfalinda Hamzah, 3D facial reconstruction is a technique in forensic science used to create images of unidentified individuals based on skeletal remains, aiding investigations and forming part of forensic anthropology. This technique utilises computer software and anatomical data to create a digital model depicting a likeness of the individual’s face. By employing this technology, forensic investigators can obtain valuable facial characteristics that aid in identification, such as ethnicity, age, and potential distinguishing features. This article will further discuss the development of 2D to 3D facial reconstruction and its working principles. Additionally, the impact of cosmetic surgery on the accuracy of reconstruction will also be explored. Lastly, the challenges and limitations of 3D facial reconstruction will be reviewed. Penerbit Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia 2025 Article PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://journalarticle.ukm.my/25895/1/Sains_Kesihatan_23_1_7.pdf Atikah Mohd Nasir, and Han Jia Siew, and Khairul Osman, and Nur Mahiza Md Isa, and Noor Hazfalinda Hamzah, (2025) From skulls to faces: unveiling the secrets of identity with 3D facial reconstruction. Jurnal Sains Kesihatan Malaysia, 23 (1). pp. 81-89. ISSN 1675-8161 https://ejournals.ukm.my/jskm/issue/view/1728
spellingShingle Atikah Mohd Nasir,
Han Jia Siew,
Khairul Osman,
Nur Mahiza Md Isa,
Noor Hazfalinda Hamzah,
From skulls to faces: unveiling the secrets of identity with 3D facial reconstruction
title From skulls to faces: unveiling the secrets of identity with 3D facial reconstruction
title_full From skulls to faces: unveiling the secrets of identity with 3D facial reconstruction
title_fullStr From skulls to faces: unveiling the secrets of identity with 3D facial reconstruction
title_full_unstemmed From skulls to faces: unveiling the secrets of identity with 3D facial reconstruction
title_short From skulls to faces: unveiling the secrets of identity with 3D facial reconstruction
title_sort from skulls to faces: unveiling the secrets of identity with 3d facial reconstruction
url http://journalarticle.ukm.my/25895/
http://journalarticle.ukm.my/25895/
http://journalarticle.ukm.my/25895/1/Sains_Kesihatan_23_1_7.pdf