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Doctor Michelle Louise Harvey (born 21 February 1978 in Brisbane) is an Australian forensic scientist specialising in forensic entomology (use of insects in the investigation of crimes). Her groundbreaking research uses DNA of insects to identify maggots which helps in estimating the time since death. Michelle has published various papers on her research and is a sought-after guest speaker at many conferences. Her outstanding contribution to the field of forensic science has been acknowledged by high-profile scholarships and awards including:

- 2005 Western Australian Woman of the Year in the field of science

- 2003 Sir Keith Murdoch Fellow of the American-Australian Association (graduate research at the Anthropological Research Facility (known as the Body Farm) in Knoxville, Tennessee)

- 2001/2002 Rotary Ambassadorial Scholar (University of Pretoria, South Africa)

In 2006, Michelle completed her PhD / Master of Forensic Science degree at the Centre for Forensic Science at the University of Western Australia (UWA) and graduated in March 2007. Apart from her involvement in cutting edge research, Michelle is active in the promotion of science through public speaking engagements and the media. Her knowledge, experience and passion make her a motivational and inspirational leader.

Michelle is now a senior lecturer in forensic biology at the University of Portsmouth, researching molecular relationships between forensically important Calliphoridae.