The Centre for Forensic Anthropology Research
The Centre for Forensic Anthropology Research provides forensic anthropological analysis and consultancy for police forces, law enforcement agencies and other forensic science providers. It specialises in the identification of human remains, whether from crime scenes, archaeological excavations or mass fatality incidents.
The Centre provides analytical facilities and services for the forensic, physical anthropology and osteo-archaeology communities, and specialises in sex and ancestry determination, age and stature estimation, and identification of trauma and pathology on decomposed and skeletonised remains. It also provides identification and analysis of faunal remains.
The Centre is a focus for teaching and research in all aspects of Forensic Anthropology, at the Masters, PhD and post-doctoral level. We also run a number of short courses open to anyone. Dr Anna Williams leads the Centre for Forensic Anthropology Research, established in 2010.
What is this bone?
If you have found a bone (or bones) that you would like help identifying, please use the What is this bone? service.
Short Courses
- Annual Workshop in Forensic Archaeology and Anthropology
- Forensic Craniofacial Identification
- Fundamentals of Forensic Anthropology: Osteology
- Further Forensic Anthropology: Identification
- Mass Fatality Incidents
Past and Current Research
Development of New Tools for Forensic Analysis of DNA from Compromised Bone - Jamie Fredericks
A Multi Site Investigation into Cranial Trauma Patterns from Rwandan Genocide Sites
Comparing DNA Degradation in Heat-Treated Bone and Bone Marrow
Colour Change During Decomposition of Individuals with Differing Skin Pigmentation
Comparison of Bone Trauma Caused by Historic and Modern Firearms
Evaluation of CRANID 6 and FORDISC 3 on Modern Sudanese Crania
Osteological Analyses of Remains:
- St Joseph of Arimathea, Bridgwater
- St Mary’s, Coventry (courtesy of University of Leicester)
- ‘Abingdon Cinema’ Collection (previously on loan from Oxford Archaeology)
PhD positions available:
The Centre of Forensic Anthropology Research is looking for PhD students to undertake research in the following areas:
Does Artificial Cranial Deformation Affect Brain Function?
Finite Element Analysis of Skull Fracture Propagation
If you are interested in undertaking a PhD within the Centre, please contact Dr Anna Williams
Facilities at the Centre for Anthropology Research
Staff with Anthropology-Related Interests
Dr Anna Williams
T: +44 (0)1793 314466
E: a.williams@cranfield.ac.uk
Centre for Archaeological and Forensic Analysis
Centre for Forensic Anthropology Research
