Contact Dr Mark Viner
- Tel: +44 7956 340325
- Email: m.viner@cranfield.ac.uk
- ORCID
Areas of expertise
- Safety, Resilience, Risk & Reliability
Background
Dr Mark Viner has over 40 years’ experience as radiographer and radiology manager in London hospitals. He is currently Senior Lecturer in Forensic Radiography at Cranfield University Forensic Institute and Senior Tutor in radiography at Barts and The Royal London School of Medicine & Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London. He was formerly Chief Executive of the Inforce Foundation, a charity promoting development of international standards and training in the forensic investigation of war crimes and mass fatality incidents.
He is a founder board member of both the International Association of Forensic Radiographers (IAFR) and the International Society of Forensic Radiology and Imaging (ISFRI) and a founder editorial board member of the Journal of Forensic Imaging. He has worked as an advisor to The Government Office for London, The Home Office and the UN International Criminal Court. He is internationally recognised for his work in forensic radiography and has published many scientific papers and textbook chapters including co-editing the second edition of the standard text “Brogdon’s Forensic Radiology”. He gained his PhD by Published Work in 2020 in the development of standards and standard operating procedures in forensic radiography.
From 1996-2001 he co-ordinated the forensic radiography team for the United Nations International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY) in Bosnia, Croatia and Kosovo, undertaking 14 tours of duty in the field. He has also worked as forensic radiography consultant in the Balkans, Sierra Leone & the Irish Republic and for high profile cases in the UK including several terrorist incidents, co-ordinating the radiography response to the 2005 London Bombings.
In 2009 he co-coordinated the radiography service for the Oxford Archaeology investigation of four mass graves and the subsequent identification of deceased British and Australian service personnel who fell at the battle of Fromelles in northern France in 1916. The project was commissioned and funded by the Australian Department of Defence and the UK Ministry of Defence and overseen by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission and resulted in the inauguration of a new WWI Commonwealth War Graves Cemetery in 2010.
Mark is a registered forensic practitioner, a member of the Chartered Forensic Science Society, the American Academy of Forensic Sciences and the British Association for Forensic Odontology. He holds the Diploma of Forensic Medical Sciences and the Diploma of Forensic Human Identification. He was awarded a Winston Churchill Travelling Fellowship and the Fellowship of the College of Radiographers in 2005, the Gold Medal of the Society and College of Radiographers in 2010 and Honorary Membership of the IAFR in 2020.
Research opportunities
Forensic Radiography, Disaster Victim Identification, Forensic Human Identification, Forensic Odontology, Archaeological Radiography
Research collaborations in Forensic & Archaeological Radiology & Imaging in association with;
Dept of Forensic Medicine, University of Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa,
Bio-Archaeology Research Institute, Quinnipiac University USA,
Virtopsy Project, University of Zurich, Switzerland,
Institute of Legal Medicine & Forensic Sciences, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Germany
University College Dublin, Republic of Ireland
University of Staffordshire
University of Vilnius, Lithuania
Queen Mary University of London
Museum of London
Oxford Archaeology
Harvard University
Cambridge University
Current activities
Senior Tutor, Barts & The London School of Medicine & Dentistry, Queen Mary College, University of London
Founder Board Member, past Vice Chair of The International Society of Forensic Radiology & Imaging
Founder Member, First Chair & Committee Member International Association of Forensic Radiographers
Member of the Editorial Board, Journal of Forensic Radiology & Imaging
Director & Consultant Forensic Radiographer, Reveal Imaging Ltd
Board Member, British Society of Dental & Maxillofacial Radiology
Forensic Radiography Advisor to the United Nations International Criminal Court
Team leader, UK Forensic Radiography Response Team
Member UK National Disaster Victim Identification Team
Forensic Radiographer team member for Kenyon International Emergency Services
Advisor to the Bioarchaological Imaging Institute, Quinnipiac University, Connecticut, USA
Member of The American Academy of Forensic Sciences
Member of the Chartered Society of Forensic Science
Fitness to Practice Panel member for the UK Health Care Professions Council.
Clients
UN International Criminal Tribunal for Yugoslavia
UN International Criminal Court
UN Special Tribunal for Sierra Leone
UK Home Office
UK Foreign & Commonwealth Office
Iraq Special Tribunal
Government Office For London
Government of St Helena
Metropolitan Police
S Yorks Police
Nottinghamshire Police
Dorset Police
State Pathologist of the Irish Republic
Oxford Archaeology / Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Museum of London
Kenyon International Emergency Services
Centre For International Forensic Assistance
Special advisor for film & television productions
Publications
Articles In Journals
- Squires K, Davidson A, Cooper S, Viner M, Hoban W, .... (2024). A multidisciplinary investigation of a mummified Egyptian head and analysis of its associated resinous material from the Salinas Regional Archaeological Museum in Palermo (Sicily). Journal of Archaeological Science: Reports, 55
- Piombino-Mascali D, Viner MD, Saleem SN, Said AH, Conlogue GJ, .... (2021). On mummy research, ethics, and editorial comments. Forensic Imaging, 24
- Beckett RG, Conlogue GJ, Viner MD, Saleem SN, Said AH, .... (2021). Paleoimaging of the Gangi mummies: Reply to Bianucci et al.. Forensic Imaging, 24
- Rachwal J, Viner M, Andiappan M, Roberts G & Lucas VS. (2020). Buccal bone width adjacent to the lower left third molar and loss of Root Pulp Visibility (RPV). Forensic Imaging, 22
- Beckett RG, Conlogue GJ, Viner MD, Saleem SN, Said AH, .... (2020). A paleoimaging study of human mummies held in the mother church of Gangi, Sicily: Implications for mass casualty methodology. Forensic Imaging, 23
- Doyle E, Hunter P, Viner MD, Kroll JJK, Pedersen CC, .... (2020). IAFR Guidelines for best practice: Principles for radiographers and imaging practitioners providing forensic imaging services. Forensic Imaging, 22
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- Carew RM, Viner MD, Conlogue G, Márquez-Grant N & Beckett S. (2019). Accuracy of computed radiography in osteometry: A comparison of digital imaging techniques and the effect of magnification. Journal of Forensic Radiology and Imaging, 19
- Doyle E, Márquez-Grant N, Field L, Holmes T, Arthurs OJ, .... (2019). Guidelines for best practice: Imaging for age estimation in the living. Journal of Forensic Radiology and Imaging, 16
- Hofman P, Alminyah A, Apostol M, Boel LWT, Brough A, .... (2019). Use of post-mortem computed tomography in disaster victim identification. Updated positional statement of the members of the disaster victim identification working group of the International Society of Forensic Radiology and Imaging; July 2019. Journal of Forensic Radiology and Imaging, 19
- Rutty GN, Alminyah A, Apostol M, Boel LWT, Brough A, .... (2018). Positional Statement: Radiology Disaster Victim Identification Reporting Forms. Journal of Forensic Radiology and Imaging, 15
- Viner MD & Robson J. (2017). Post-Mortem Forensic Dental Radiography - a review of current techniques and future developments. Journal of Forensic Radiology and Imaging, 8
- Middleton A, Alminyah A, Apostol MA, Boel LWT, Brough A, .... (2016). Forensic odontology radiography and imaging in disaster victim identification. Journal of Forensic Radiology and Imaging, 6
- Viner MD, Alminyah A, Apostol M, Brough A, Develter W, .... (2015). Use of radiography and fluoroscopy in Disaster Victim Identification. Journal of Forensic Radiology and Imaging, 3(2)
- Gorincour G, Ruder TD, Rutty GN, Viner MD, Hatch GM, .... (2014). From Gil Brogdon to modern post-mortem imaging. Diagnostic and Interventional Imaging, 95(11)
- Gorincour G, Ruder TD, Rutty GN, Viner MD, Hatch GM, .... (2014). À propos de l’imagerie post-mortem moderne en général, et de Gil Brogdon en particulier. Journal de Radiologie Diagnostique et Interventionnelle, 95(11)
- Morgan B, Alminyah A, Cala A, O׳Donnell C, Elliott D, .... (2014). Use of post-mortem computed tomography in Disaster Victim Identification. Positional statement of the members of the Disaster Victim Identification working group of the International Society of Forensic Radiology and Imaging; May 2014. Journal of Forensic Radiology and Imaging, 2(3)
- Edwards K, Viner MD, Schweitzer W & Thali MJ. (2013). Sex determination from the foramen magnum. Journal of Forensic Radiology and Imaging, 1(4)
- Stoffey RD & Jondal DY. (2012). Brogdon’s Forensic Radiology, 2nd ed.. American Journal of Roentgenology, 198(1)
- Thali MJ & Viner MD. (2010). Preface to the second edition. Brogdon's Forensic Radiology
- Viner MD, Lewis PJ & Newnham M. (1982). Student attitudes towards radiographic training and related aspects.. Radiography, 48(571)
Conference Papers
Books
- Conlogue G & Viner M. (2020). Imaging Techniques in Bone Analysis In Encyclopedia of Global Archaeology. Springer International Publishing.
- Conlogue GJ, Lombardo R, Hennessy W, Viner M & Giaimo A. (2020). Plane Radiography, Digital Radiography, Mammography, Tomosyntheses, and Fluoroscopy In Advances in Paleoimaging. CRC Press.
- Conlogue GJ, Nelson AJ, Viner M, Lurie A & Giaimo A. (2020). Skeletal Remains In Case Studies for Advances in Paleoimaging and Other Non-Clinical Applications. CRC Press.
- Conlogue GJ, Beckett RG, Posh J, Viner M & Lurie A. (2020). Mummified Remains In Case Studies for Advances in Paleoimaging and Other Non-Clinical Applications. CRC Press.
- Conlogue G & Viner M. (2018). Imaging Techniques in Bone Analysis In Encyclopedia of Global Archaeology. Springer International Publishing.
- Viner M. (2018). Overview of Advances in Forensic Radiological Methods of Human Identification In New Perspectives in Forensic Human Skeletal Identification. Elsevier.
- Beckett RG & Viner M. (2018). Field paleoimaging safety and health challenges In Advances in Paleoimaging: Applications for Paleoanthropology, Bioarchaeology, Forensics, and Cultural Artefacts.
- Viner M & Conlogue GJ. (2018). Radiation protection and safety In Advances in Paleoimaging: Applications for Paleoanthropology, Bioarchaeology, Forensics, and Cultural Artefacts.
- Conlogue GJ, Beckett RG & Viner M. (2018). Determining imaging needs In Advances in Paleoimaging: Applications for Paleoanthropology, Bioarchaeology, Forensics, and Cultural Artefacts.
- Conlogue GJ, Beckett RG & Viner M. (2018). Workflow (throughput)-systems design for field research In Advances in Paleoimaging: Applications for Paleoanthropology, Bioarchaeology, Forensics, and Cultural Artefacts.
- Conlogue G, Viner M, Beckett R, Bekvalac J, Gonzalez R, .... (2017). A Post-mortem Evaluation of the Degree of Mobility in an Individual with Severe Kyphoscoliosis Using Direct Digital Radiography (DR) and Multi-Detector Computed Tomography (MDCT) In New Developments in the Bioarchaeology of Care. Springer International Publishing.
- Viner MD. (2014). The Use of Radiology in Mass Fatality Events In Commingled Human Remains. Elsevier.
- Viner MD. (2014). Chapter 5 The Use of Radiology in Mass Fatality Events In Commingled Human Remains. Elsevier.
- Conlogue G & Viner M. (2014). Imaging Techniques in Bone Analysis In Encyclopedia of Global Archaeology. Springer New York.
- Viner M. (2012). Forensic Radiography In Forensic Ecology Handbook: From Crime Scene to Court. Wiley.
- Thali MJ, Viner MD & Brogdon BG. Thali MJ, Viner MD & Brogdon BG (eds). (2010). Brogdon's Forensic Radiology
- Viner MD, Newell CW & Jalkh CM. (2010). Facility, equipment, and radiation protection In Brogdon's Forensic Radiology.
- Conlogue G, Viner M & Adams N. (2010). Imaging in the Field In Brogdon's Forensic Radiology, Second Edition. CRC Press.
- Viner M & Lichtenstein J. (2010). Radiology in Mass Casualty Situations In Brogdon's Forensic Radiology, Second Edition. CRC Press.
- Blyth T, Faircloth E, Conlogue G & Viner M. (2010). Imaging in the Medical Examiner’s Facility In Brogdon's Forensic Radiology, Second Edition. CRC Press.
- Viner MD & Laudicina PF. (2010). Organization and management of forensic radiology In Brogdon's Forensic Radiology.
- Newell CW, Jalkh CM & Viner MD. (2010). Production of the radiographic image In Brogdon's Forensic Radiology.
- Thali M, Viner M & Brogdon B (eds). (2010). Brogdon's Forensic Radiology, Second Edition
- Viner MD. (2009). Radiology In Wiley Encyclopedia of Forensic Science. Wiley.
- Viner MD. (2008). The Use of Radiology in Mass Fatality Events In Recovery, Analysis, and Identification of Commingled Human Remains. Humana Press.
