Dr Sheila Willis, former director general of Forensic Science Ireland, will deliver the Leverhulme Research Centre for Forensic Science Annual Lecture on Monday 23 June.

With decades of experience in forensic science, Dr Willis is a globally recognised leader in the field. Her lecture will explore how science meets justice, the evolving role of technology in investigations, and the critical human judgement needed to understand the meaning of the results in relation to criminal cases.

Professor Niamh Nic Daeid, director of LRCFS, said: “Sheila is recognised internationally as one of the world’s leading thinkers in forensic science” she said. “We are delighted to welcome her to the University to deliver our annual lecture.”

Dr Willis spent most of her career in the Republic of Ireland’s Forensic Science Laboratory, where she served as director general from 2002-2017 before becoming guest researcher at the National Institute of Standards and Technology in the US.

She now undertakes various roles across the world. Dr Willis is also a fellow of the Leverhulme Research Centre for Forensic Science and a supporter of its mission to strengthen the quality of the science underpinning evidence presented within the court system.

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