Assistant Professor of Forensic Science at Teerthanker Mahaveer University since 2016 and Head of Department since 2020, with broad academic, administrative, and outreach experience. Responsibilities include leading the department; serving on university-level Academic Council and Proctorial Board; coordinating ERP; contributing to admissions and research committees; designing B.Sc. and M.Sc. Forensic Science programs (CBCS and NEP-aligned); organizing conferences, workshops, industrial visits, and guest lectures; and acting as external examiner, question-paper setter, and jury member for various institutions. Research and scholarly activity span forensic toxicology, cyber/digital forensics, ballistics, and environmental/occupational health interfaces—supported by peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, invited lectures, national-level training, and UGC-NET qualification. Instrument and tool familiarity includes Autopsy, PhotoRec, Vera/TrueCrypt, microscopy suites, VSC 6000, and standard forensic kits. Honors include a first prize poster award and university athletics medals.