Forensic hydrology is a specialised field within environmental science that uses hydrological methods to solve legal and criminal problems. This interdisciplinary field merges principles from environmental science, geology and chemistry to investigate and elucidate incidents involving flowing water. From tracing the origins of water contamination to determining the timing and sources of floods, forensic hydrology can play a crucial role in uncovering the truth behind water-related phenomena, including serious crimes such as murder. The webinar will be illustrated by case studies of murder victims found in rivers, canals and estuaries. Not for the squeamish!
About the series
Four engaging Science Council Lunch & Learn sessions will be held to to coincide with British Science Week 2025. British Science Week provides a chance to celebrate the diverse people and careers in science and engineering and we’re very excited to be bringing some fantastic speakers to you to cover four fascinating topics.
Speaker information
- Chair: Adam Donnan, CEO of the Institution of Environmental Sciences
- Speaker: Prof. Carolyn Roberts, Vice-President, Institution of Environmental Sciences & Professor Emeritus of Environment, and Fellow, Gresham College, London
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