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has been awarded an for his outstanding work in .

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: 鈥淧rofessor 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.

鈥淭he work has also produced new homicide investigation procedures and founded a ground-breaking collaboration with 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.鈥�

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

鈥淭he 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鈥檓 delighted to receive such esteemed recognition from the IET, it is a true testament to the changing face of Metrology.鈥�

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 .