Academic Profile
Academic & Research Experience
Over 9 Years of Teaching and Research Experience
Educational Qualification
Ph.D. Forensic Science
UGC-NET-JRF [Forensic Science]
M.Sc. Forensic Science
B.Sc. Forensic Science & Criminology
MS-CIT
Courses Taught
M.Sc. Forensic Science
B.Sc. Forensic Science
PG Diploma in Forensic Science and related law (PGDF)
Various subjects of Forensic Science
Highlights
40 High Impact Publications in various International Journals of Repute including Journal of Forensic and Legal Medicine, Egyptian Journal of Forensic Sciences, Forensic Science Research, Forensic Science International: Animals and Environments, Microchemical Journal, etc.
10 Chapter published in various books by reputed Publishers (Elsevier, Springer, CRC Press, etc.)
46 Reviews conducted for various International Journals of Repute.
Academic Responsibilities
Teaching- (PG) M.Sc. Forensic Science, (UG) B.Sc. Forensic Science & Post Graduate Diploma in Forensic Science & Related Laws (PGDF).
Paper Setter & Evaluator & External examiner for UG, PG and PG Diploma courses in Forensic Sciences & Related subjects for various Universities/Institutes/Colleges in India.
Member of Syllabus Setting Committee (for B.Sc. Forensic Science and M.Sc. Forensic Science) for various Universities/Institutes/Colleges in India.
Project Guide- Guided Students of PGDF, B.Sc. & M.Sc. for their project dissertations.
Remedial Classes for Forensic Toxicology for B.Sc. Forensic Science students.
Remedial Classes for UGC-NET/SET for M.Sc. Forensic Science Students.
Administrative Responsibilities
Faculty In-charge of Placement Cell, Govt. Institute of Forensic Science, Nagpur. (2016-Present)
Head of Admission Committee for PGDF, Govt. Institute of Forensic Science, Nagpur.
Head of Environmental Studies, Govt. Institute of Forensic Science, Nagpur.
Member of Technical Committee, Govt. Institute of Forensic Science, Nagpur.
Member of Local Purchasing Committee, Govt. Institute of Forensic Science, Nagpur.
Internal Examiner for Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj (RTM) Nagpur University, Nagpur. (UG & PG Courses)
Faculty In-charge of Forensic Science Society, Govt. Institute of Forensic Science, Nagpur. (2013-2015)
Head & Member of various committees (NET Coaching, remedial coaching, etc.) Govt. Institute of Forensic Science, Nagpur.
Worked as Officer in the “Service Book Verification” drive by Joint Director, Higher Education, Nagpur Region.
Worked as Venue Officer for various examinations by Maharashtra State CET cell for LLB/LLM/B.Ed./M.P.Ed., etc.
Awards & Recognitions Received
Awarded Best Women 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 (7th August 2021).
Awarded Best Oral Presentation Award (First Prize) at the National Conference on “The Role of Science and Technology in Crime Prevention” organized 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).
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).
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).
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 (23rd Dec 2017).
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 (23rd Dec 2017).
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 11th March 2017.
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).
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).
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 (November 2015).