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Groundbreaking Forensic Research from The
University of Warwick to be Presented at the
American Academy of Forensic Sciences Conference
Research from Professor Mark Williams, a leading
expert in forensic imaging and digital reconstruction
at The University of Warwick, will be featured at the
upcoming American Academy of Forensic Sciences
(AAFS) Conference.
Micro-CT is a high-resolution 3D scanning technique
that can be used to support forensic scientists to pinpoint fractures and injuries more efficiently. The use
of micro-CT scans to compliment the postmortem
process helps highlight key areas of interest to support Histopathology (the study of bone and tissue
samples) making further examination more precise
and less time-consuming.
Professor Williams’ research focuses on how advanced
scanning technologies, including micro-CT and laser
scanning, are transforming forensic investigations and
their real-world impact on criminal investigations.
3D visualisation of the injuries can then be generated
to support expert witness testimony explaining complex injuries. 3D printing technology can also be used
to create replicas of injuries, giving juries a hands-on
way to understand complex forensic evidence.
The Forensic Centre for Digital Scanning and 3D
Printing at WMG, part of The University of Warwick,
uses five high-tech X-ray micro-CT scanners, each
designed to analyse different types of evidence.
These scanners help forensic experts and law
enforcement agencies examine crime-related materials in great detail without damaging them. This
technology has been used in investigations of strangulation, blunt force trauma, domestic abuse, arson,
and even 3D-printed weapons.
Beyond micro-CT, the Forensic Centre’s laser scanning technology is revolutionising crime scene analysis. The ability to create precise 3D crime scene
reconstructions has proven invaluable in blood pattern analysis, gunshot trajectory mapping, and the
verification of eyewitness testimony. These digital
records ensure a more comprehensive presentation
of evidence in court, enhancing jury engagement and
case clarity.
www.aafs.org/annual-conference
For more information on the American Academy of
Forensic Sciences Conference and Professor Williams’
research visit the AAFS website.
Professor Mark Williams said, “It further highlights
how advanced imaging techniques like micro-CT and
laser scanning are transforming forensic investigations
and is helping to shape the future of evidence analysis,
providing unprecedented detail without damage, enhancing expert testimony, and improving courtroom
understanding to strengthen the pursuit of justice.”
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