Engineering and the Environment

Ian Williams

BSc PGCE PhD CChem MRSC MCIWM FHEA

Primary position:
Professor

Professor Ian Williams obtained his first degree in Chemistry from the University of Surrey in 1988 and a PhD in Public Attitudes to Air Pollution from Road Traffic from Middlesex University in 1995. He has been a lecturer at Middlesex University (1989-2000), the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan, 2000-2004) and the University of Southampton (UoS, 2005-present). He was the founder and Head of the Centre for Waste Management at the UCLan and is now Professor of Applied Environmental Science at the School of Civil Engineering and the Environment at the UoS.
 
Professor Williams has a strong track record in the field of waste management and environmental pollution and extensive experience of managing Research Council, ESF, ERDF, EU FP7 and Landfill Tax projects, as well as research and commercial projects [relevant grants include: FP7-ENV-2008-1 (226-752-ZeroWIN), EPSRC (GR/79626/01), ESF (011289NW3), ERDF (N&WL/2003/Rd10/051 and N&WL/2002/Rd2/023) and Landfill Tax (LWSLEF443)].
 
Current research projects include:
 
Waste Management:
- Zerowaste in industrial networks
- Generation, collection and disposal of electronic wastes
- Social, cultural and structural influences on household waste prevention, minimisation, reuse and recycling
- Legal performance of SMEs with environmental legislation
- Environmental impacts of home composting
- Waste/environmental management in the retail sector
 
Environmental Pollution:
- C footprinting - large urban areas, industrial sectors
- Biomarkers of heavy metal pollution
- Understanding the role of the stakeholder in environmental conflicts
- Public perceptions of environmental issues and their implications for environmental protection, public policy and society
- Phytoaccumulation of heavy metals by Brassica species
 
Ian has published two books and over 85 peer-reviewed papers on waste and environmental issues, as well as over 80 commercial project reports. He has held positions on the scientific and organizing committees of several international conferences and is a Trustee of the charity Waste Watch (www.wastewatch.org.uk/Homepage).  Ian regularly reviews academic papers for a range of journals and is on the Editorial Boards of  Waste Management and Carbon Management.
 
Ian has received three recent awards for his research activities:
- The CIWM Waste Regulation Award for 2010 (with Chris Wilson and Simon Kemp). This award is presented annually for the best paper on a Waste Regulation topic written or presented under the auspices of the Institution during the previous calendar year.
- The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) Baker Medal for 2010 (with Catherine Alexander, Chris Smaje and Rose Timlett). This premium award was founded in 1934 in memory of Sir Benjamin Baker (1840-1907), past President, and is awarded in recognition of services for the promotion of, or otherwise in connection with development in engineering practice, or investigation into problems with which Sir Benjamin Baker was specially identified.
- The CIWM James Jackson Award for 2006 (with Tony Curran and Sonia Heaven). This award is presented annually for the best formal written paper presented by any member of the CIWM during the previous calendar year.
 
Ian is a fanatical fan of "the Scarlets" rugby team.

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The University of Southampton's electronic library (e-prints)

Article

Curran, T. and Williams, I.D. (2012) A zero waste vision for industrial networks in Europe. [in special issue: Selected papers presented at the 2nd International Conference CRETE 2010, October 2010 - Industrial and Hazardous Waste Management] Journal of Hazardous Materials, 207-208, 3-7. (doi:10.1016/j.jhazmat.2011.07.122)
Wilson, Christopher D.H, Williams, Ian David and Kemp, Simon (2012) An evaluation of the impact and effectiveness of environmental legislation in small and medium-sized enterprises: experiences from the UK. Business Strategy and the Environment, 21, (3), 141-156. (doi:10.1002/bse.720)
Wilson, Christopher D.H., Williams, Ian David and Kemp, Simon (2012) An evaluation of the impact and effectiveness of environmental legislation in small and medium-sized enterprises: experiences from the UK. Business Strategy and the Environment, 21, (3), 141-156. (doi:10.1002/bse.720)
Ongondo, F.O. and Williams, I.D. (2012) A critical review of the UK household WEEE collection network. Proceedings of the ICE - Waste and Resource Management, 165, (1), 13-23. (doi:10.1680/warm.2012.165.1.13)
Williams, I.D., Kemp, Simon, Coello, Jonathan, Turner, David A.. and Wright, Laurence A. (2012) A beginner’s guide to carbon footprinting. Carbon Management, 3, (1), 55-67. (doi:10.4155/CMT.11.80)
Watkin, L., Kemp, P.S., Williams, I.D. and Harwood, I.A. (2012) Managing sustainable development conflicts: the impact of stakeholders in small-scale hydropower schemes. Environmental Management, 49, (6), 1208-1223.
Turner, David A., Kemp, Simon and Williams, Ian (2011) Carbon footprinting in the UK waste management sector. Carbon Management, 2, (6), 677-690. (doi:10.4155/CMT.11.67)
Ongondo, F.O. and Williams, I.D. (2011) Greening academia: Use and disposal of mobile phones among university students. Waste Management., 31, (7), 1617-1634. (doi:10.1016/j.wasman.2011.01.031) (PMID:21376558)
Zhang, N., Williams, I.D., Kemp, S. and Smith, F. (2011) Greening academia: Developing sustainable waste management at higher education institutions. Waste Management, 31, (7), 1606-1616. (doi:10.1016/j.wasman.2011.03.006.) (PMID:21450452)
Timlett, R. and Williams, I.D. (2011) The ISB model (infrastructure, service, behaviour): A tool for waste practitioners. Waste Management, 31, (6), 1381-1392. (doi:10.1016/j.wasman.2010.12.010) (PMID:21277762)
Ongondo, F.O. and Williams, I. D. (2011) Mobile phone collection, reuse and recycling in the UK. Waste Management, 31, (6), 1307-1315. (doi:10.1016/j.wasman.2011.01.032) (PMID:21376556)
Ongondo, F.O., Williams, I.D. and Keynes, S. (2011) Estimating the impact of the “digital switchover” on disposal of WEEE at household waste recycling centres in England. Waste Management, 31, (4), 743-753. (doi:10.1016/j.wasman.2010.11.005)
Ongondo, F.O., Williams, I.D. and Cherrett, T.J. (2011) How are WEEE doing? A global review of the management of electrical and electronic wastes. Waste Management, 31, (4), 714-730. (doi:10.1016/j.wasman.2010.10.023)
Wright, Laurence A., Coello, Jonathan, Kemp, Simon and Williams, Ian (2011) Carbon footprinting for climate change management in cities. Carbon Management, 2, (1), 49-60. (doi:10.4155/CMT.10.41)
Wright, Laurence A., Kemp, Simon and Williams, Ian (2011) 'Carbon footprinting': towards a universally accepted definition. Carbon Management, 2, (1), 61-72. (doi:10.4155/CMT.10.39)
Worthington, T, Tisdale, J, Kemp, P. S., Williams, I. D. and Osborne, P E (2010) Public and stakeholder attitudes to the reintroduction of the burbot, Lota lota. Fisheries Management and Ecology, 17, (6), 465-472. (doi:10.1111/j.1365-2400.2010.00745.x)
Wilson, Christopher Wilson, Williams, Ian David and Kemp, Simon Kemp (2010) Compliance with producer responsibility legislation: experiences from UK small and medium-sized enterprises. Business Strategy and the Environment, , . (doi:10.1002/bse.698)
Williams, I. D. and Curran, T. (2010) Waste today, material tomorrow. CIWM Journal, 48-50.
Williams, Ian D. and Curran, Tony (2010) Aiming for zero waste: The ZeroWIN approach. Waste Management World, 72-79.
Williams, I. D. (2010) The impact of congestion charging on air quality in London. Atmospheric Environment
Curran, A. and Williams, I.D. (2010) The role of furniture and appliance re-use organisations in England and Wales. Resources, Conservation and Recycling(doi:10.1016/j.resconrec.2009.11.010)
Hodsman, C and Williams, I.D (2010) Establishing drivers for the flytipping of household bulky waste in England. Municipal Engineer (Submitted)
Alexander, C., Curran, A., Smaje, C. and Williams, I. (2009) Evaluation of bulky waste and re-use schemes in England. ICE Proceedings, Waste and Resource Management, 162, (3), 141-150. (doi:10.1680/warm.2009.162.3.141)
Timlett, R.E. and Williams, I.D. (2009) The impact of transient populations on recycling behaviour in a densely populated urban environment. Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 53, (9), 498-506. (doi:10.1016/j.resconrec.2009.03.010)
Alexander, C., Smaje, C., Timlett, R. and Williams, I. (2009) Improving social technologies for recycling. Institute of Civil Engineering Proceedings, Waste and Resource Management, 162, (1), 15-28. (doi:10.1680/warm.2009.162.1.15)
Kemp, Simon, Martin, Fay, Maier, Pat and Williams, Ian (2009) A gap analysis of student employability profiles, employer engagement and work-placements [In special edition: Employability, Employer Engagement and Enterprise in the GEES Disciplines]. Planet, 21, 16-20.
Timlett, R.E. and Williams, I.D. (2008) Public participation and recycling performance in England: a comparison of tools for behaviour change. Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 52, (4), 622-634. (doi:10.1016/j.resconrec.2007.08.003)
Williams, I.D. (2008) Universities’ Challenge. CIWM (Chartered Institution of Wastes Management) Education and Training Supplement, 6-8.
Williams, I.D. and Wilson, C.D.H. (2007) Kerbside recycling: a case study from the North-west of England. Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 52, (2), 381-394. (doi:10.1016/j.resconrec.2007.02.006)
Curran, Anthony, Williams, Ian D. and Heaven, Sonia (2007) Management of household bulky waste in England. Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 51, (1), 78-92. (doi:10.1016/j.resconrec.2006.08.003)
Williams, I. D. and Deakin, Nick. (2007) Littering of a watercourse in north-west England. Municipal Engineer 160, (ME4), 201-207. (doi:10.1680/muen.160.4.201)
Wilson, C.D.H., Williams, I.D., Mair, N. and Lowe, C.N. (2007) Environmental compliance in small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs): experiences from the north west of England. Communications in Waste and Resource Management, 8, (2), 76-86.
Williams, I. D. (2007) The Recycling4Fylde initiative. Communications in Waste and Resource Management, 8, (1), 33-40.
Williams, I.D. and Perry, G.D.R. (2007) The participation of ethnic minorities in kerbside recycling: a case study. Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 49, (3), 308-323. (doi:10.1016/j.resconrec.2006.02.006)
Martin, M., Williams, I.D. and Clark, M. (2006) Social, cultural and structural influences on household waste recycling: A case study. Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 48, (4), 357-395. (doi:10.1016/j.resconrec.2005.09.005)
Curran, A., Williams, I.D. and Heaven, S. (2006) An evaluation of council bulky waste collection services in England. CIWM Scientific and Technical Review, 7, (1), 12-25.
Williams, I. D. and Alsop, C. (2005) From "the tip" to "the recycling centre": local authorities' views on current practice and future challenges for civic amenity sites. The Chartered Institution of Wastes Management Scientific & Technical Review, 6, (1), 32-40.
Williams, I.D. and Alsop, C. (2005) From "the tip" to "the recycling centre": local authorities' views on current practice and future challenges for civic amenity sites. CIWM Scientific & Technical Review, 6, (1), 32-40.
Williams, I.D. and Whittaker, B. (2004) The environmental effects of sanitary protection products. Wastes Management, 22-25.
Williams, I.D. and Taylor, C. (2004) Maximising household waste recycling at civic amenity sites in Lancashire, England. Waste Management, 24, (9), 861-874. (doi:10.1016/j.wasman.2004.02.002)
Williams, I.D. and Mair, N. (2003) Making all the right moves. Wastes Management, 44-46.
Williams, I.D. and Kelly, J. (2003) Green waste collection and the public's recycling behaviour in the borough of Wyre, England. Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 38, (2), 139-159. (doi:10.1016/S0921-3449(02)00106-4)
Williams, I.D. and Bird, A. (2003) Public perceptions of air quality and and quality of life in urban and suburban areas of London. Journal of Environmental Monitoring, 5, (2), 253-259. (doi:10.1039/b209473h)
Williams, I. D. and Kelly, J. (2003) Green waste collection and the public's recycling behaviour in the Borough of Wyre, England. Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 38, (2), 139-159. (doi:10.1016/S0921-3449(02)00106-4)
Kendall, M., Duarte, A., Rocha-Santos, T., Hamilton, R. and Williams, I.D. (2002) Airborne particulate-associated polyaromatic hydrocarbons, n-alkanes, elemental and organic carbon in three European cities. Journal of Environmental Monitoring, 4, (6), 890-896. (doi:10.1039/b203888a)
Kendall, M., Hamilton, R.S., Watt, J. and Williams, I.D. (2001) Characterisation of selected speciated organic compounds associated with particulate matter in London. Atmospheric Environment, 35, (14), 2483-2495. (doi:10.1016/S1352-2310(00)00431-3)
Dawit, M., Williams, I.D. and Fitzsimons, M.F. (2001) Determination of 1-aminopropan-2-one, a dissolved sewage component, in water samples. Water Research, 35, (5), 1135-1140. (doi:10.1016/S0043-1354(00)00371-7)
Wheeler, A.J., Williams, I., Beaumont, R.A. and Hamilton, R. (2000) Characterisation of particulates sampled during a study of children's personal exposure to particulate matter in an Uk urban environment. Environmental Monitoring & Assessment, 65, (1-2), 69-77. (doi:10.1023/A:1006447807980)
Williams, I. D. and Elam, D (2000) Indoor air quality in public houses. Issues in Health and Environment, 1/2, 3-15.
Wheeler, A.J., Williams, I. D., Beaumont, R.A. and Hamilton, R. (2000) Characterisation of particulate matter sampled during a study of children's personal exposure to airborne particulate matter in a UK urban environment. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 65, (1-2), 69-77. (doi:10.1023/A:1006447807980)
Sitzmann, B., Kendall, M., Watts, J.F. and Williams, I. D. (1999) Characterisation of airborne particles in London by computer-controlled scanning electron microscopy. Science of the Total Environment, 241, (1-3), 63-73. (doi:10.1016/S0048-9697(99)00326-5)
Beaumont, R.A., Hamilton, R., Machin, N., Perks, J. and Williams, I. D. (1999) Social awareness of air quality information. Science of the Total Environment, 235, (1-3), 319-329. (doi:10.1016/S0048-9697(99)00215-6)
Moore, M., Gorbunov, B. and Williams, I. D. (1998) A new method to study interaction of semi-volatile and volatile compounds with aerosol particles. [in special issue: Proceedings of the 1998 International Aerosol Conference Part 2 ] Journal of Aerosol Science, 29, supplement 2, s887-s888. (doi:10.1016/S0021-8502(98)90626-7)
Williams, Ian D., McCrae, Ian S., Ward, Neil I. and Richmond, Nigel A. (1998) Roadside particulate and trace element concentrations at four London sites. International Journal of Vehicle Design, 20, 21-29. (doi:10.1504/IJVD.1998.001847)
Wheeler, A.J., Beaumont, R.A. and Williams, I. D. (1998) Children's personal exposure to particulate matter in a UK urban environment - preliminary results. Epidemiology, 9, supplement 4, S115.
Williams, I.D., Revitt, D.M. and Hamilton, R. (1996) A comparison of carbonyl compound concentrations at urban roadside and indoor sites. Science of the Total Environment, 1899-190, (190), 475-483. (doi:10.1016/0048-9697(96)05248-5)
Sitzmann, B., Kendall, M., Watts, J.F. and Williams, I. D. (1996) Personal exposure study of cyclists to airborne particulate matter in London. [in special issue: Abstracts of the 1996 European Aerosol Conference ] Journal of Aerosol Science, 27, supplement 1, s499-s500.
Williams, I.D. and McCrae, I.S. (1995) Road traffic nuisance in residential and commercial areas. Science of the Total Environment, 169, (1), 75-82. (doi:10.1016/0048-9697(95)04635-E)
McCrae, I.S. and Williams, I.D. (1994) Road traffic pollution and public nuisance. Science of the Total Environment, 146-147, 81-91. (doi:10.1016/0048-9697(94)90223-2)

Book

Williams, I.D. (2006) Practical and laboratory work in earth and environmental sciences: a guide to good practice and helpful resources, Plymouth, UK, The Higher Education Academy Subject Centre for Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences
Williams, I.D. (2001) Environmental chemistry: A modular approach, Chichester, UK, Wiley, 406pp.

Book Section

Ongondo, Francis O. and Williams, Ian D. (2011) Are WEEE in Control? Rethinking strategies for managing waste electrical and electronic equipment. In, Kumar, Sunil (ed.) Integrated Waste Management . Volume II. Rijeka, HR, InTech, 361-380.
Williams, Ian (2009) Future of waste: initial perspectives. In, Jones, Tim and Dewing, Caroline (eds.) Future Agenda: Initial Perspectives. United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, GB, Vodafone Group Plc, 84-89.
Williams, I.D. and Gunton, H. (2007) Waste minimisation using behaviour change techniques: a case study for students. In, Waste Matters: Integrating Issues. Proceedings of 2nd BOKU Waste Conference. 2nd BOKU Waste Conference , Waste Conference Ltd., 303-314.
Heaven, S. and Williams, I.D. (2006) Collected bulky household waste in England – potential for reuse and recycling. In, Waste 2006 Proceedings. Waste 2006, Sustainable Waste and Resource Management , Waste Conference Ltd, 603-612.
Williams, I.D. (2006) Recycling behaviour in high-density housing: a case study. In, Waste 2006 Proceedings. Waste 2006: Sustainable Waste and Resource Management Stratford-upon-Avon, GB, Waste Conference Ltd, 133-145.
Williams, I.D., Banks, C.J. and Heaven, S. (2006) A study of the environmental impacts of home composting. In, Waste 2006 Proceedings. Waste 2006, Sustainable Waste and Resource Management , Waste Conference Ltd, 767-774.
Williams, I.D. (2005) The environmental impacts of waste sanitary protection products. In, Lechner, P. (ed.) Waste Management in the Focus of Controversial Interests. 1st BOKU Waste Conference 2005 , WUV, 220-221.
Williams, I.D. (2005) Waste strategies for local authorities in the UK: a systematic approach. In, Lechner, P. (ed.) Waste Management in the Focus of Controversial Interests. 1st BOKU Waste Conference 2005 , WUV, 85-90.
Williams, I.D. (2005) Improving resource use and business performance in SMEs. In, Lechner, P. (ed.) Waste Management in the Focus of Controversial Interests. 1st BOKU Waste Conference 2005 , WUV, 105-106.
Williams, I.D. (2004) Using feedback from the public to maximise household waste recycling: a case study. In, Cristina, Zhang (ed.) Waste 2004 Proceedings. Waste 2004, Integrated Waste Management and Pollution Control: Policy and Practice, Research and Solutions , Waste Conference Ltd, 439-448.
Williams, I.D. (2004) Performance and cost implications of a new landfill leachate treatment system. In, Waste 2004 Proceedings. Waste 2004, Integrated Waste Management and Pollution Control: Policy and Practice, Research and Solutions , Waste Conference Ltd, 509-518.

Conference or Workshop Item

Ongondo, F.O. and Williams, I.D. (2011) What’s your phone worth? Estimating the resource value of stockpiled mobile phones. In, Thirteenth International Waste Management and Landfill Symposium (Sardinia 2011), S. Margherita di Pula, Cagliari, Sardinia, Italy, 03 - 07 Oct 2011. 8pp.
Ongondo, F.O., Williams, I.D., Dietrich, J. and Carroll, C. (2011) Towards reuse networks for ICT: experiences from the ZeroWIN project. In, Thirteenth International Waste Management and Landfill Symposium (Sardinia 2011), S. Margherita di Pula, Cagliari, Sardinia, Italy, 03 - 07 Oct 2011. 8pp.
Watkin, L., Kemp, P.S., Williams, I.D. and Harwood, I.A. (2010) Sustainable hydropower and soft systems methodology: a systems approach to complexity and conflict. At Hydrology Conference 2010. The Changing Physical and Social Environment: Hydrologic Impacts and Feedbacks, 11 - 13 Oct 2010.
Watkin, L., Kemp, P.S., Williams, I.D. and Harwood, I.A. (2009) Understanding the role of the stakeholder in environmental conflicts: the case of hydroelectric power. At Institute of Fisheries Management, Fisheries in a Changing Climate,
Williams, I.D. and Culleton, A. (2009) Manchester recycling for all: increasing participation in recycling by offering choice and alternatives to low recycling communities. In, Twelfth International Waste Management and Landfill Symposium (Sardinia 2009), S. Margherita di Pula, Italy, 05 - 09 Oct 2009.
Williams, I.D. (2009) Beyond Recycling. In, Proceedings of the Local Waste Prevention Programmes: Developing the Blueprint for a Clearer Future Symposium, Westminster, London, 29 Apr 2009.
Ongondo, F. and Williams, I. D. (2009) Mobile telephone collection, reuse and recycling in the UK. In, Lechner, P. (Ed) Prosperity Waste and Waste Resources. 3rd BOKU Waste Conference 2009, Vienna, Austria, 15 - 17 Apr 2009. , 175-184.
Ongondo, F. and Williams, I. D. (2009) How are WEEE doing? Global trends and future perspectives on electronic wastes. In, 3rd BOKU Waste Conference, Prosperity Waste and Waste Resources, Vienna, Italy, 15 - 17 Apr 2009. , 123-132.
Wilson, C.D.H, Williams, I.D. and Kemp, S. (2009) Compliance with water legislation in waste management facilities: experiences from UK small and medium sized enterprises. In, Twelfth International Waste Management and Landfill Symposium, Sardinia, Italy, 05 - 09 Oct 2009.
Williams, I.D. (2009) Experiences of co-operative research studies between universities and local authorities. In, Twelfth International Waste Management and Landfill Symposium, Sardinia, Italy, 05 - 09 Oct 2009.
Ongondo, F., Williams, I.D. and Keynes, S. (2009) Estimating the impact of the “digital switchover” on disposal of WEEE at household waste recycling centres in Hampshire, UK: A case study. In, Twelfth International Waste Management and Landfill Symposium (Sardinia 2009), S. Margherita di Pula, Cagliari, Sardinia, Italy, 05 - 09 Oct 2009.
Williams, I. D. and Cherrett, T. J. (2008) Waste benefit & management schemes. At CIWM 2008, Paighton, UK, 10 - 13 Jun 2008.
Williams, I.D. (2008) Recycling in a densely populated urban environment. In, Waste – The Social Context ’08: Urban Issues and Solutions, Alberta, Canada, 11 - 15 May 2008.
Williams, I. D. (2008) Waste benefit & management schemes. In, SUE Waste Consortium. Symposium on Strategies & Technologies for Sustainable Urban Waste Management., Mayfair, London, 21 Apr 2008.
Eades, Paul, Williams, Ian and Climenhaga, Marty (2008) Appropriate scales and technologies for bioprocessing of organic urban wastes. In, SUE Waste Consortium Symposium: Strategies & Technologies for Sustainable Urban Waste Management, London, GB, 21 Apr 2008.
Williams, I. D. and Wilson, C. D. H (2008) Environmental compliance in small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). In, CIWM 2008 Annual Conference, Torbay, UK, 10 - 13 Jun 2008.
Wilson, C. D. H, Williams, I. D. and Kemp, S. (2008) A methodology for assessing environmental compliance in small to medium-sized enterprises. In, Waste 2008- Waste and Resource Management – A shared responsibility, Stratford-upon-Avon, UK, 16 - 17 Sep 2008. , 127-136.
Zhang, N., Williams, I. D., Kemp, S. and Smith (UoS), Neil (2008) Waste management in UK higher education establishments. In, Waste 2008- Waste and Resource Management – A shared responsibility, Stratford-upon-Avon, UK, 16 - 17 Sep 2008. , 389-398.
Wilson, C. D. H, Williams, I. D. and Kemp, S. (2008) Using risk assessment mechanisms to regulate legislative compliance in SMEs. In, Waste 2008- Waste and Resource Management – A shared responsibility, Stratford-upon-Avon, UK, 16 - 17 Sep 2008. , 137-148.
Williams, I.D., Timlett, R. and Cherrett, T.J. (2007) Win – win with waste: experiences of co-operative arrangements between a University and local authorities. In, LARCI Seminar: Household waste: research, targets and opportunities, London, UK, 26 Oct 2007.
Williams, I.D. (2007) A review of education and training needs for waste professionals. In, Eleventh International Waste Management and Landfill Symposium, Sardinia, Italy, 01 - 05 Oct 2007.
Williams, I.D. (2007) Assessing the environmental impacts of home composting. In, Eleventh International Waste Management and Landfill Symposium, Sardinia, Italy, 01 - 05 Oct 2007.
Williams, I. D. (2007) Maximising the recovery of household bulky wastes in England. In, Eleventh International Waste Management and Landfill Symposium, Sardinia, Italy, 01 - 05 Oct 2007.
Williams, I. D., Wilson, C.D.H and Mair, N. (2007) Improving resource use and business performance in small and medium-sized companies. In, Tenth International Waste Management and Landfill Symposium., S. Margherita di Pula, Italy, 03 - 07 Oct 2007.
Williams, I.D. (2007) Sustainable lifestyles for young people: a case study for university students. In, Eleventh International Waste Management and Landfill Symposium, Sardinia, Italy, 01 - 05 Oct 2007.
Haq, N., Bowe, C., Hudson, M.D., Williams, I.D., Salter, A.M. and Heaven, S. (2007) Plants, people and the environment. In, 5th International Symposium on New Crops and Uses: Their Role in a Rapidly Changing Environment, Southampton, GB, 03 - 04 Sep 2007.
Haq, N. and Williams, I.D. (2007) Phytoaccumulation of heavy metals by Brassica Species. At 5th International Symposium on New Crops and Uses: their role in a rapidly changing environment, Southampton, UK, 03 - 04 Sep 2007.
Williams, I.D. (2006) Civic Amenity Sites in the UK. In, SUE Waste Consortium Civic Amenity Site Seminar, Southampton, UK, 13 Jul 2006.
Williams, I.D. (2006) Engaging the public effectively in recycling activities: a systematic approach. In, Proceedings of the CIWM Conference, Changing the face of Waste Management, Paignton, UK, 12 - 16 Jun 2006.
Williams, I.D. (2005) The environmental impacts of sanitary protection products. In, Tenth International Waste Management and Landfill Symposium, Cagliari, Italy, 03 - 07 Oct 2005.
Williams, I.D. (2005) Waste education and competency-based qualifications: Experience from the UK and their international relevance. In, Tenth International Waste Management and Landfill Symposium, Cagliari, Italy, 03 - 07 Oct 2005.
Williams, I.D. (2005) Best practice for running civic amenity sites in England & Wales. In, Tenth International Waste Management and Landfill Symposium, Sardinia, Italy, 03 - 07 Oct 2005.
Williams, I.D. (2005) Kerbside collection: a comparison of three wards in the north-west of England. In, Tenth International Waste Management and Landfill Symposium, S. Margherita di Pula, Italy, 03 - 07 Oct 2005.
Williams, I.D. (2005) Waste strategies for local authorities: a systematic approach. In, Proceedings of the CIWM Annual Conference, Raising the Standard, Paignton, UK, 14 - 17 Jun 2005.
Williams, I. D. (2004) When the chips are down, will you be left standing? In, Envi-Safe 2004: Environment, Safety & Health Conference, Preston, GB,
Williams, I.D. (2004) The WEEE Directive – When the chips are down, will you be left standing? At Envi-Safe 2004: Environment, Safety & Health Conference, Preston, UK, 14 Oct 2004.
Williams, I.D. (2004) A review of landfill leachate treatment systems in the UK. At Municipal Landfills – Environment Friendly Modern City Agglomeration Conference, Warsaw, Poland, 22 - 24 Apr 2004.
Williams, I.D. (2003) Collecting and recycling organic waste in Blackpool, England. In, Proceedings of the Ninth International Waste Management and Landfill Symposium, Sardinia, Italy, 06 - 10 Oct 2003.
Williams, I.D. (2001) An environmental view of waste. In, Proceedings of the Waste Roundtable, Furness Waste Consortium, Ulverston, UK, 16 Nov 2001.
Kunzli, P.A., Williams, I. D. and Hamilton, R. (1996) A comparison of two dispersion models with data from a North London site. In, Third International Symposium on Traffic Induced Air Pollution, Graz, AT, 29 - 30 Apr 1996.
Kendall, M., Hamilton, R., Williams, I.D. and Revitt, D.M. (1994) Smoke emissions from petrol and diesel engined vehicles in the UK. In, Dedicated Conference on the Motor Vehicle and the Environment - Demands of the Nineties and Beyond, 31 Oct - 04 Nov 1994.
Williams, I.D., Hamilton, R. and Revitt, D.M. (1992) Public attitudes to road traffic pollution and nuisance. In, Ninth World Clean Air Congress, Montreal, Canada, 30 Aug - 04 Sep 1992.

Monograph

Williams, I.D. (2004) Collecting and recycling organic waste. A research report on behalf of Blackpool Borough Council. Blackpool, GB, Blackpool Borough Council
Spencer, S., Williams, I.D. and Mair, N. (2002) Green list waste trade flows. A research report on behalf of the Environment Agency. Preston, UK., School of Natural Resources, University of Central Lancashire (CWM Research Report 1, 24 June 2002)
Spencer, S., Williams, I. D. and Mair, N (2002) International waste trade: organisation database. London, GB, Environment Agency (Research Report)
 

Research Interests

Carbon footprint, Environmental issues, Environmental science, Pollution, Pollution control, Recycling, Reuse, Waste, Waste management, Waste Management Research Group, Waste Minimisation,

Primary research group:  Environment Group

Research projects

Environmental Management in the Retail Sector - A Knowledge Transfer Partnership with WestQuay, Southampton

ZeroWIN: Zerowaste in Industrial Networks

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ENVS1001 INTEGRATING THE ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCESLecturer
ENVS1002 ENVIRONMENTAL FIELD TECHNIQUES AND APPLICATIONSLecturer
ENVS2002 ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTIONCoordinator
ENVS3003 COMMUNICATING SCIENCELecturer
CENV6089 CONTAMINATED LAND AND ITS REMEDIATIONLecturer
ENVS6006 ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTIONCoordinator
ENVS6009 ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTLecturer
ENVS6022 MRes Research ProjectLecturer
ENVS6023 AIR QUALITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTIONCoordinator
ENVS6025 SYSTEMS FOR WASTE MINIMISATION, REUSE AND RECYCLINGCoordinator
ENVS6002 RESEARCH PROJECT DEVELOPMENTLecturer
ENVS6012 ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTLecturer
ENVS6018 TECHNIQUES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCHERSLecturer
ENVS6019 CONTEMPORARY GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUESLecturer

Prof. Ian Williams
Engineering and the Environment
University of Southampton
Highfield
Southampton
SO17 1BJ

Room Number: 7/5029

Telephone: (023) 8059 8755
Facsimile: (023) 8067 7519
Email: I.D.Williams@soton.ac.uk