Textbook of Forensic Science

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Dr. Pankaj Shrivastava received his Ph.D. in Microbiology with a specialization in Biotechnology from the Department of Biological Science Rani Durgawati University Jabalpur Madhya Pradesh India. He is in-charge of the Forensic DNA Fingerprinting facility of Govt. of Madhya Pradesh India. His research interests include population DNA database improvement of methods in forensic DNA typing finding rapid protocols for the technology and microbial forensics. He is the recipient of the prestigious Pt. Govind Vallabh Pant Award from the Bureau of Police Research and Development Ministry of Home Affairs Govt. of India and Anusrajan Award from AIISECT University Bhopal for his authored books. He is also a recipient of the FICCI smart Policing award for developing a fast DNA typing protocol. He has authored 13 books and published more than 60 research articles in the journals of repute in forensic science 36 book chapters 84 conference proceedings and 15 popular science articles.Prof José Antonio Lorente is a Professor of Forensic Medicine at the University of Granada Spain. After graduating at the Faculty of Medicine of Granada he received Ph.D. Honors in Medicine and Surgery at the University of Granada. Dr. Lorente has published over 140 peer-reviewed papers and several books and book chapters. He has a special focus on the use of DNA and its application to human rights; he also created and launched the DNA-PROKIDS Program in 2004. His areas of interest in forensics also deal with population variability and analysis of old and ancient DNA samples and databases expansion and control. Dr. Lorente is also actively working in medical genomics and he's the scientific director of the Center for Genomics and Oncological Research (GENYO) where his team focuses on liquid biopsy and cancer interception. Dr. Lorente is the founder and first president of the AICEF (Ibero-Latin American Network of Forensic Sciences) and an honorary member of the AFSN (Asian Forensic Sciences Network).Dr. Ankit Srivastava is a well-known academician in the field of Forensic Science. Currently he is serving as Associate Professor and Coordinator in the School of Forensic Sciences the W.B. National University of Juridical Sciences (WBNUJS) Kolkata. He also holds the post of Director Centre for Studies & Research in Forensic Science WBNUJS Kolkata India. He has more than 16 years of teaching and research experience in the field of forensic sciences. During his 16 years of journey he authored several research articles and books published in different journals of national and international repute. He has visited and has been invited by various countries namely Singapore Thailand China USA UK Netherland New Zealand and Czech Republic for lectures and presentations. In addition to this he also associated as Editorial Board Member/Reviewer of different journals of national and international fame. He is also associated with internationally famed Rutgers University Camden USA as an external supervisor. Dr. Srivastava is associated with various reputed universities/institutions as a member of Advisory Board Board of Studies and external subject expert in Indian Universities. He also served as subject expert of Forensic Science in State Public Service Commissions of India.Dr. Ashish Badiye is presently the Head of the Department and Assistant Professor (Senior Grade) at the Department of Forensic Science Government Institute of Forensic Science Nagpur Maharashtra India. He has completed his Ph.D. M.Sc. and B.Sc. (Honors) in Forensic Science. He has published over 55 research articles in journals of high repute and 18 book chapters. He has delivered invited talks guest lectures workshops and demonstrations to Police officers Public Prosecutors and multiple colleges institutes and universities across India on various aspects and topics related to Forensic Science. He is an expert Forensic Science trainer and assists the Maharashtra police in the various aspects of crime scene investigation. He has been awarded with the Young Scientist Award (2018) and Special Recognition (2017 2018 2019) for his services in Scientific Aid to Investigation to the Maharashtra Police. He is a member of the Board of Studies Advisory Boards Paper Setter Examiner and Evaluator for various Universities in India. He also serves as a recognized reviewer for 30+ reputed journals. Dr. Neeti Kapoor is presently working as an Assistant Professor (Senior Grade) at the Department of Forensic Science Government Institute of Forensic Science Nagpur Maharashtra India. She completed her Doctorate Masters as well as Bachelors degree in Forensic Science. She has teaching and research experience of more than 10 years in the field of Forensic Science and has published more than 50 research articles injournals of high repute and 15 book chapters in International publications. She serves as a recognized reviewer for more than 14 journals from reputed publishers. She is a member of the Board of Studies Paper Setter Examiner and Evaluator for various Universities in India. She has delivered several invited talks and practical demonstrations at various educational institutions and to the police officers on various topics including Forensic Dermatoglyphics Crime Scene Investigation Physical evidences Forensic Chemistry and Toxicology Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances etc. Over the past decade Dr. Neeti Kapoor have been instrumental in helping the police officers with the scientific collection preservation packaging and forwarding of the evidence framing of the questionnaire Crime Scene Analysis Crime Scene Reconstruction etc.