Caroline Widdowson

Director of Scientific Affairs , Markes

Dr Caroline Widdowson is a specialist in the sampling and analysis of trace-level volatile and semi-volatile organic compounds in solids, liquids and gases. She holds a PhD in Organic Chemistry and an MBA. She is currently Director of Scientific Affairs at Markes International, an advanced analytical instrument manufacturer.

Caroline works closely with international standards organisations, regulators and scientific groups, supporting countries in the development of practical and reliable sampling and analytical methods. She is Chair of the UK national standards committee (BSI) for Indoor Air Quality and Convenor of ISO committee working groups which develop international standards for the measurement of VOCs in ambient, indoor and in-vehicle air.