Background
Margot, Pierre André was born on February 25, 1950 in Delemont, Jura, Switzerland. Son of Auguste Eugène and Alice Berthe (Gonin) Margot.
Margot, Pierre André was born on February 25, 1950 in Delemont, Jura, Switzerland. Son of Auguste Eugène and Alice Berthe (Gonin) Margot.
Diploma, School Forensic Science, Lausanne, Switzerland, 1974. Master of Science, University Strathclyde, Glasgow, Scotland, 1977. Doctor of Philosophy, University Strathclyde, Glasgow, Scotland, 1981.
This new technology was named by the Powerhouse Museum as one of the top 100 Australian innovations of the 20th century. lieutenant was a great revolution in the field of forensic identification since this light could be used at the crime scene, unlike lasers at that time. He obtained his degree in forensic science and criminology at the University of Lausanne in 1974.
He then continues post-doctoral studies in toxicology in Salt Lake City, Utah.
In 1986, he became the fourth director of the Institute of Forensic Science and Criminology (IPSC) of the University of Lausanne. He now holds the position of professor, director of the institute and vice-dean of the Faculty of Law and Criminal Sciences of the University of Lausanne.
During his career, he has contributed to numerous articles in forensic journals, wrote many books and book chapters, and also give several lectures worldwide. 2004: Merentibus Award — Krakov (Poland) – higher distinction awarded by the Institute of Forensic Research
2010: Recognition Award – Rofin Forensic (Australia) – for the development of the Polilight
2011: Douglas M. Lucas Award – American Academy of Forensic Sciences
2013: Doctorate honoris causa of the Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières
2014: John A. Dondero Memorial Award of the International Association for Identification
2014: Nominated to the French Forensic Science Hall of Fame of the Association Québécoise de Criminalistique
Fellow of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences.
Switzerland representative and member of the International Association for Identification
Member of the Swiss Chamber of technical legal experts and scientists
Honorary member of the Forensic Science Society (United Kingdom)
Member of the Association québécoise de criminalistique (Canada)
Member of the Jura Institute of Sciences, Letters and Arts.
Married Ingrid Haidinger, June 13, 1985. Children: Alexandre François Auguste, Cédric Olivier.