I teach forensic science, analytical chemistry, general chemistry, and introductory biology to undergraduate and postgraduate students on numerous modules from Level 3 Foundation Year to Level 7 Masters. I am also a keen supporter of the School's student recruitment and outreach activities.
Dr John Williams is an established academic with a background in analytical chemistry and forensic science.After his PhD studies, he became a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Leeds. Since leaving there, he has had 23 years experience teaching at universities in the UK and overseas.
He was a Lecturer and then Assistant Professor of Analytical Chemistry at Sultan Qaboos University in the Sultanate of Oman.Upon his return to the UK, Dr Williams became a Teaching Fellow then a Lecturer of Analytical Chemistry at the University of Hull. He left the Department of Chemistry and joined the Centre for Biomedicine as a Lecturer in Forensic Science.
My research interests include finger marks and footwear impressions, drug analysis, and forensic science education.
Foundation Year:
Module 300031 Foundation in Data Analysis
I deliver the subject workshop content to Biomedical and Forensic Science students.
Module 300081 Introduction to Biological Sciences 1
I am the module leader and deliver half the lecture content.
Module 330143 Introduction to Chemistry
I supervise the practical classes in the laboratory.
BSc Forensic Science:
Module 441290 Biochemistry
I deliver the lecture content on the thermodynamics of biological systems, and the identification and separation of organic compounds.
Module 441319 Introduction to Forensic Analytical Techniques
I am the module leader and deliver the separation science lecture and laboratory content.
Module 551733 Forensic Science in Practice
I supervise the chemistry-themed practical classes in the laboratory and the classroom-based case study workshops.
Module 551734 Crime Scene Investigation
I am the module leader and supervise the practical classes in the crime scene facility.
Module 601454 Independent Research Project
I am the supervisor of several final-year students undertaking Level 6 research projects.
MSc Pharmacology and Drug Development:
Module 772078 Analytical Skills in Pharmacology
I am the module leader and deliver the lecture content on electrophoretic methods.
Innovative Teaching Award
2014 Hull University Union Student-Led Teaching Awards