Ms. Nandani Katare
Assistant Professor, Department of Forensic Science, Kristu Jayanti (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru, Karnataka
IMPARC ID: IMP-CMP-FSCI-BNG-2025-2038
Profile Summary
Assistant Professor of Forensic Science with continuous university-level teaching experience since 2016, currently at KristuJayanti (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru (Jan 2024–Present). Prior roles include Assistant Professor (full-time) at ShriVaishnavVidyapeethVishwavidyalaya, Indore (Sept 2016–June 2022), Guest Faculty at Govt. Holkar Science College, Indore (Aug–Sept 2016), Assistant Professor at Jain (Deemed-to-be University), Bengaluru (July–Sept 2022), and Academic Coordinator & Assistant Professor at Renaissance University, Indore (Feb–Dec 2023).
Academic and research contributions include 11 journal publications, 5 book chapters, 20 paper presentations, 25 workshops/STTPs/LTTPs, 21 projects/dissertations guided, and invitations as resource person/jury (5). Recognitions include Women Achiever of the Year 2023–24 (17/03/2024), Best Women Faculty Award (17/09/2023), ShikshaShiromani Award (14/05/2023), Best Paper Presentation (ICTRIFSF, July 21–23, 2023), Best Poster Presentation (SVIFSIC, Nov 20–21, 2020), Second Rank (Dept. of Criminology & Forensic Science, PG M.Sc. 2014–16, 01/10/2016), and PushpaMaheshwari Memorial Scholarship (25/11/2015). Technical and professional skills include university teaching, administration, curriculum development, MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint, and proficiency in English & Hindi. Educational background: B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Forensic Science (merit certificate holder), UGC-NET qualified, and Ph.D. pursuing.
Academic and research contributions include 11 journal publications, 5 book chapters, 20 paper presentations, 25 workshops/STTPs/LTTPs, 21 projects/dissertations guided, and invitations as resource person/jury (5). Recognitions include Women Achiever of the Year 2023–24 (17/03/2024), Best Women Faculty Award (17/09/2023), ShikshaShiromani Award (14/05/2023), Best Paper Presentation (ICTRIFSF, July 21–23, 2023), Best Poster Presentation (SVIFSIC, Nov 20–21, 2020), Second Rank (Dept. of Criminology & Forensic Science, PG M.Sc. 2014–16, 01/10/2016), and PushpaMaheshwari Memorial Scholarship (25/11/2015). Technical and professional skills include university teaching, administration, curriculum development, MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint, and proficiency in English & Hindi. Educational background: B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Forensic Science (merit certificate holder), UGC-NET qualified, and Ph.D. pursuing.
Subject Matter Expertise
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– Higher Education
– Curriculum Planning & Development
– Higher Education
– Curriculum Planning & Development
Mentorship Offered
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– Scientific and Technical Research
– Secondary Data Collection
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– Fact Checking
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– Technical Writing
– General Proofreading & Editing
– Scientific and Technical Research
– Secondary Data Collection
Research –>
– Fact Checking
Writing –>
– Technical Writing
– General Proofreading & Editing
Work Experience Summary
More than eight years of higher-education teaching and coordination experience across institutions in Indore, Bengaluru, and Bengaluru (Deemed-to-be Universities), covering full-time assistant professorships, guest faculty roles, and academic coordination in Forensic Science.
Institute Name: Kristu Jayanti (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru, Karnataka
Job Title: Assistant Professor (Full-time)
Description: University-level teaching in Forensic Science.
Duration: Jan 2024 – Present
Institute Name: Renaissance University, Indore
Job Title: Academic Coordinator & Assistant Professor – Forensic Science (Full-time)
Description: Academic coordination and teaching in Forensic Science.
Duration: Feb 2023 – Dec 2023
Institute Name: Jain (Deemed-to-be University), Bengaluru
Job Title: Assistant Professor (Full-time)
Description: Teaching in Forensic Science.
Duration: July 2022 – Sept 2022
Institute Name: Shri Vaishnav Vidyapeeth Vishwavidyalaya, Indore
Job Title: Assistant Professor (Full-time)
Description: University teaching responsibilities.
Duration: Sept 2016 – June 2022
Institute Name: Govt. Holkar Science College, Indore
Job Title: Guest Faculty
Description: Teaching responsibilities.
Duration: Aug 2016 – Sept 2016
Job Title: Assistant Professor (Full-time)
Description: University-level teaching in Forensic Science.
Duration: Jan 2024 – Present
Institute Name: Renaissance University, Indore
Job Title: Academic Coordinator & Assistant Professor – Forensic Science (Full-time)
Description: Academic coordination and teaching in Forensic Science.
Duration: Feb 2023 – Dec 2023
Institute Name: Jain (Deemed-to-be University), Bengaluru
Job Title: Assistant Professor (Full-time)
Description: Teaching in Forensic Science.
Duration: July 2022 – Sept 2022
Institute Name: Shri Vaishnav Vidyapeeth Vishwavidyalaya, Indore
Job Title: Assistant Professor (Full-time)
Description: University teaching responsibilities.
Duration: Sept 2016 – June 2022
Institute Name: Govt. Holkar Science College, Indore
Job Title: Guest Faculty
Description: Teaching responsibilities.
Duration: Aug 2016 – Sept 2016
Educational Summary
Forensic Science academic background with a B.Sc. and M.Sc. (merit certificate holder) from Dr.HarisinghGour Central University, Sagar (M.P.), UGC-NET qualified, and Ph.D. pursuing.
Institution Name: Shri Vaishnav Vidyapeeth Vishwavidyalaya
Degree Title: Ph.D. (Pursuing)
Field/Description: Forensic Science
Duration: 2019 – Present
Institution Name: Dr. Harisingh Gour Central University, Sagar (M.P.)
Degree Title: M.Sc. (Forensic Science)
Duration: 2014 – 2016
Institution Name: Dr. Harisingh Gour Central University, Sagar (M.P.)
Degree Title: B.Sc. (Forensic Science)
Duration: 2011 – 2014
Credential: UGC-NET (Qualified)
Degree Title: Ph.D. (Pursuing)
Field/Description: Forensic Science
Duration: 2019 – Present
Institution Name: Dr. Harisingh Gour Central University, Sagar (M.P.)
Degree Title: M.Sc. (Forensic Science)
Duration: 2014 – 2016
Institution Name: Dr. Harisingh Gour Central University, Sagar (M.P.)
Degree Title: B.Sc. (Forensic Science)
Duration: 2011 – 2014
Credential: UGC-NET (Qualified)
Certifications, Awards & Achievements Summary
Regulatory approval for analytical responsibilities across chemical, instrumental, and microbiological domains from state FDAs (Uttarakhand& Madhya Pradesh, India).
– Women Achiever of the Year 2023–24 – 17 March 2024
– Best Women Faculty Award – 17 September 2023
– Shiksha Shiromani Award – 14 May 2023
– Best Paper Presentation – ICTRIFSF Conference, 21–23 July 2023
– Best Poster Presentation – SVIFSIC Conference, 20–21 November 2020
– Second Rank, Department of Criminology & Forensic Science (PG M.Sc. 2014–16) – 01 October 2016
– Pushpa Maheshwari Memorial Scholarship – 25 November 2015
– Best Women Faculty Award – 17 September 2023
– Shiksha Shiromani Award – 14 May 2023
– Best Paper Presentation – ICTRIFSF Conference, 21–23 July 2023
– Best Poster Presentation – SVIFSIC Conference, 20–21 November 2020
– Second Rank, Department of Criminology & Forensic Science (PG M.Sc. 2014–16) – 01 October 2016
– Pushpa Maheshwari Memorial Scholarship – 25 November 2015
Publication Summary
Ms. Nandini Katare has contributed significantly to the field of forensic science through multiple journal articles, reviews, and book chapters, focusing on forensic analysis, textile forensics, chemical analysis of evidence, and applications of AI in crime detection. Below is the structured list:
Title: Ear prints as Potential evidence in criminal investigation: A Review
Journal: Medico Legal Update, Vol. 23 (Special Issue)
DOI: https://doi.org/10.37506/mlu.v23i5.3462
Publication Date: 2023
Title: Removal of Dyes from Textile Industrial Wastewater using Sugarcane Bagasse
Journal: International Journal on Textile Engineering and Processes, Vol. 4, Issue 3
Publication Date: July 2018
Title: Integrating Remote Sensing and Artificial Intelligence: A Review of Technological Innovations in Wildlife Crime Detection
Journal: Uttar Pradesh Journal of Zoology, Vol. 45, Issue 23, Pages 22-38
DOI: https://doi.org/10.56557/upjoz/2024/v45i234683
Publication Date: December 2024
Title: Diatomological Study on Water Bodies in Bengaluru City, India
Journal: Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology, Vol. 17, No. 3, Pages 191-196
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21088/ijfmp.0974.3383.17324.6
Publication Date: July–September 2024
Title: Analysis of Red-Lipstick using Attenuated Total Reflectance Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy
Journal: Medico-Legal Update, Vol. 23, Issue 5, Page 1
DOI: https://doi.org/10.37506/mlu.v23i5.3457
Publication Date: 2023
Title: Forensic Analysis on Clothing Damage due to Corrosive Sulphuric Acid in Vitriolage Cases
Publisher: Allied Publishers
Publication Date: 2023
Title: Forensic Investigations on Cloth Damages
Journal: Industry 5.0 and Paradigm Shift—Emerging Challenges, Allied Publishers
Publication Date: January 23, 2023
Title: Differentiation of cut damage caused by sharp objects on cotton clothes using SEM analysis
Journal: Journal of Forensic Sciences and Criminal Investigation, Vol. 15, Issue 2
Publication Date: 2021
Title: Analysis of Health Hazards Associated with Hair Dyes and Characterization of Toxic Elements Present in the Dyed Hair Sample – A Critical Review
Journal: Open Access Journal from The Law Brigade Publishers
Journal: Medico Legal Update, Vol. 23 (Special Issue)
DOI: https://doi.org/10.37506/mlu.v23i5.3462
Publication Date: 2023
Title: Removal of Dyes from Textile Industrial Wastewater using Sugarcane Bagasse
Journal: International Journal on Textile Engineering and Processes, Vol. 4, Issue 3
Publication Date: July 2018
Title: Integrating Remote Sensing and Artificial Intelligence: A Review of Technological Innovations in Wildlife Crime Detection
Journal: Uttar Pradesh Journal of Zoology, Vol. 45, Issue 23, Pages 22-38
DOI: https://doi.org/10.56557/upjoz/2024/v45i234683
Publication Date: December 2024
Title: Diatomological Study on Water Bodies in Bengaluru City, India
Journal: Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology, Vol. 17, No. 3, Pages 191-196
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21088/ijfmp.0974.3383.17324.6
Publication Date: July–September 2024
Title: Analysis of Red-Lipstick using Attenuated Total Reflectance Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy
Journal: Medico-Legal Update, Vol. 23, Issue 5, Page 1
DOI: https://doi.org/10.37506/mlu.v23i5.3457
Publication Date: 2023
Title: Forensic Analysis on Clothing Damage due to Corrosive Sulphuric Acid in Vitriolage Cases
Publisher: Allied Publishers
Publication Date: 2023
Title: Forensic Investigations on Cloth Damages
Journal: Industry 5.0 and Paradigm Shift—Emerging Challenges, Allied Publishers
Publication Date: January 23, 2023
Title: Differentiation of cut damage caused by sharp objects on cotton clothes using SEM analysis
Journal: Journal of Forensic Sciences and Criminal Investigation, Vol. 15, Issue 2
Publication Date: 2021
Title: Analysis of Health Hazards Associated with Hair Dyes and Characterization of Toxic Elements Present in the Dyed Hair Sample – A Critical Review
Journal: Open Access Journal from The Law Brigade Publishers