11 Years of Teaching & Research Experience (2011 to present)

Ph.D. Forensic Science

UGC-NET-JRF [Forensic Science]

M.Sc. Forensic Science

B.Sc. (Hons) Forensic Science

MS-CIT

M.Sc. Forensic Science

B.Sc. Forensic Science

PG Diploma in Forensic Science and related law (PGDF)

Various subjects of Forensic Science

• +45 High Impact Publications in various International Journals of Repute (Microchemical Journal; FSI-Animals and Environments; Egyptian Journal of Forensic Science; Forensic Sciences Research; Medicine, Science and the Law, etc.)

• >140 Reviews conducted for various International Journals of Repute (Springer, Elsevier, PLOS, Sage, etc.)

• 15 Chapters published in various books by reputed publishers (Springer, Elsevier, etc.)

• Teaching- M.Sc. Forensic Science, B.Sc. Forensic Science, PG Diploma in Forensic Science & Related Laws (PGDF).

• Paper Setter, Evaluator, External Examiner for Post Graduate, Under Graduate and Diploma courses in Forensic Sciences for various Universities, Institute, Colleges across India.

• Member of Syllabus Setting Committee (for M.Sc. Forensic Science, B.Sc. Forensic Science, Post Graduate Diploma in Forensic Science) for various Universities, Institutes, Colleges across India.

• Co-opted Member for Board of Studies, Forensic Science RTM Nagpur University, Nagpur for UG and PG since 2011.

• Internal Examiner, Valuer, Moderation Committee Member for Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj (RTM) Nagpur University, Nagpur. (UG & PG Courses)

• Project Dissertation- Guided Students of M.Sc. Forensic Science and Students of PG Diploma for their project work dissertations.

• Head of the Department, Department of Forensic Science, Govt. Institute of Forensic Science, Nagpur

• Served as Subject Expert in the Interview Panels for recruitment of Assistant Professor in various Universities/College/Institute.

• Member of State Level Technical Committee, Govt. of Maharashtra. (For Purchases of Machinery and Equipment above Rs. 3 lakh)

• Faculty In-charge of Forensic Science Society, Govt. Institute of Forensic Science, Nagpur.

• Head & Member of various committees (Training and Visits, Campus Placements, IQAC, NAAC-Criteria III, SSR, etc.) Govt. Institute of Forensic Science, Nagpur.

• Worked as Zonal Officer in Maharashtra State Assembly Elections-2019.

• Worked as Presiding Officer in Various Elections (Lok Sabha, State Assembly, NMC, etc.) (Since 2011).

• Worked as Officer in the “Service Book Verification” drive by Joint Director, Higher Education, Nagpur Region.

• Worked as Venue Officer for various examinations like Maharashtra CET for LLB/LLM/B.Ed./M.P.Ed., etc. (2017, 2018, 2019, 2021).

1. Awarded Best Young Faculty Award at the ICFI Summit & Awards 2021 organised by Department of Forensic Science and Criminal Investigation, Legal Desire in recognition of leadership, expertise, contribution, devotion and commitment towards Forensics for Criminal Investigation in India (7^th August 2021).

2. Awarded Young Scientist Award at the National Conference on “The Role of Science and Technology in Crime Prevention” organised jointly by BT Institute of Excellence, Sagar and Indian Science Congress Association-Sagar Chapter in collaboration with the State Forensic Science Laboratory, Sagar, Madhya Pradesh (08-09 March, 2019).

3. Awarded Reviewer Certificate of Recognition by the Editors of Egyptian Journal of Forensic Sciences for serving as a peer reviewer of the journal. (Springer Open, Part of Springer Nature)

4. Awarded Best Paper Presentation Award (Third Prize) for “The Future of Forensic Science: 3-D Printing” at International Conference on Advances in DNA Technology ICAFDT-2018, held at Bundelkhand University, Jhansi, UP (22-24 Feb 2018).

5. Awarded Best Poster Presentation Award (Third Prize) for “DNA Barcoding for Rapid Identification of Insects and Larvae” at International Conference on Advances in DNA Technology ICAFDT-2018, held at Bundelkhand University, Jhansi, UP (22-24 Feb 2018).

6. Awarded Best Paper Presentation Award (Third Prize) for “Potential use of RFID for Forensic Evidence Management in India” at one day National Conference on “Forensic Science: An Interface between Science, Law & Justice” at Dept. of Forensic Science, Govt. Institute of Forensic Science, Nagpur, MH (23^rd Dec 2017).

7. Awarded Best Paper Presentation Award (Third Prize) for “Review on Acid Attacks and its Current Scenario in India” at one day National Conference on “Forensic Science: An Interface between Science, Law & Justice” at Dept. of Forensic Science, Govt. Institute of Forensic Science, Nagpur, MH (23^rd Dec 2017).

8. Won Best Paper Presentation Award (Third Prize) at the one-day Interdisciplinary National Conference on “Application of Science and Social Sciences in Sports” held at VNGIASS Nagpur on 11^th March 2017.

9. Awarded the Certificate of Recognition “Contribution in Reviewing” by Journal of Forensic and Legal Medicine (Elsevier), in recognition of the reviews contributed to the journal. (June 2016)

10. Awarded the Certificate of Recognition “Contribution in Reviewing” by Journal of Epidemiology and Global Heath (Elsevier), in recognition of the reviews contributed to the journal. (March 2016)

11. Awarded the Certificate of Recognition “Contribution in Reviewing” by Egyptian Journal of Forensic Sciences (Elsevier), in recognition of the reviews contributed to the journal. (Feb 2016)

12. Awarded the Certificate of “Outstanding Contribution in Reviewing” by Journal of Forensic and Legal Medicine (Elsevier), in recognition of the contributions made to the quality of the journal. (July 2015)

13. Awarded the Certificate of Recognition “Contribution in Reviewing” by Journal of Criminal Justice (Elsevier), in recognition of the reviews contributed to the journal. (April 2015)

14. Awarded Best Poster Presentation Award (First Prize) for “Performance Enhancing Drugs in Sports” at 2^nd International Science Congress, by International Science Congress Association, held at Bon Maharaj Engineering College, Mathura (Dec 2012).

15. Awarded Best Paper Presentation Award (Third Prize) for “Improving Security Features in Important Documents to Avoid Counterfeiting” at 3^rd National Conference on “Latest Technologies & Their Applications in Forensic Science and Digital Forensics” (NCFS-2012) held at Institute of Forensic Science, Institute of Science Campus, 15, Madam Cama Road, Mumbai (6^th and 7^th March, 2012).

16. Awarded Best Poster Presentation Award (Third Prize) for “Date Rape Drug- Rohypnol” at DNA 2011, 3^rd International Conference on The Science of DNA Fingerprinting…Past, Present and the Future organised by BioAxis DNA Research Centre Private Limited, Hyderabad (A.P.)

17. Awarded Best Digital Poster Presentation Award (First Prize) for “Use of Nanoparticles in Forensic Science” at GENESIS 2010 organised by Amity Institute of Nanotechnology, Amity University, Noida, U.P.

18. Awarded Best Poster Presentation Award (First Prize) for “Child Abuse - It shouldn’t Hurt to be a Child” at International Conference of South Asian Congress of Forensic Medicine, Forensic Science and Toxicology (SAFCON 2008) and the 9th Annual meeting of the ICFMT organised by Amity University, U.P. and AIIMS, New Delhi.