Professor Mark Williams has been awarded an IET Achievement Medal for his outstanding work in Forensic Engineering.

The IET Achievement Medals are awarded to individuals, such as Professor Williams, who have made major and distinguished contributions in the various sectors of science, engineering and technology.

Dr Ian Nussey OBE, from the IET Awards and Prizes Committee explains: “Professor Mark Williams criminal forensics engineering is helping to shape the criminal justice system. It has established the truth where prosecution has not been pursued, provided pivotal evidence at a number of high profile murder trials and helped victims' families and vulnerable people.

“The work has also produced new homicide investigation procedures and founded a ground-breaking collaboration with West Midlands Police and Home Office pathologists. Related outreach programmes and extensive media coverage have illuminated the diversity and societal impact of engineering, helping to inspire the next generation.”

Professor Williams, Head of Product Evaluation Technologies and Metrology at WMG, says: “Metrology is breaking out of the laboratory into solving real-world problems, showing up in previously unfamiliar places, such as crime scenes and archaeological sites.

“The non-invasive nature of the technologies we use is ideal for recording and documenting fragile evidence, for analysis, and for making clear presentations to juries. I’m delighted to receive such esteemed recognition from the IET, it is a true testament to the changing face of Metrology.”

Professor Williams will be officially presented with his medal at a special ceremony in London, on 16 November.

Find out more about Professor Williams and his research here.