Dr. Hansi Bansal
Assistant Professor (Senior Grade), Department of Forensic Science, Government Institute of Forensic Science, Nagpur, Maharashtra
Specialist in Fingerprints, Questioned Documents, Crime Scene Investigation & Forensic Anthropology
IMPARC ID: IMP-CMP-FSCI-MH-2025-2101
Profile Summary
Dr. Hansi Bansal is an experienced Forensic Science academician currently serving as Assistant Professor (Senior Grade) at the Government Institute of Forensic Science, Nagpur, since 2013. She has over a decade of experience in teaching undergraduate, postgraduate, and PG Diploma students, designing curriculum, mentoring research projects, and contributing to institutional accreditation processes.
Her expertise spans fingerprints, questioned documents, handwriting analysis, graphology, crime scene reconstruction, forensic anthropology, and microbial forensics. She also contributes to the National Services Scheme (NSS) as a Program Officer and has held roles on institutional committees including Purchase Committee, Competitive Exam Guidance, and Magazine Editorial Board.
Before joining academia, she worked as a Forensic Analyst with HCL Infosystems (via J.K. Consultancy) for the UIDAI project, where she contributed to biometric fingerprint and iris pattern analysis.
Dr. Bansal has authored numerous publications in reputed international outlets including The Lancet, Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews: Forensic Science, Springer Nature, Elsevier journals, CRC Press, and IEEE conferences. She is also a reviewer for major forensic and legal medicine journals and holds specialized certifications in handwriting and signature analysis. She is an active member of multiple professional forensic organizations.
Subject Matter Expertise
Life Sciences → Forensic Sciences →
– Forensic Biology
– Forensic Anthropology
– Forensic Toxicology
– Forensic Microbiology
– Crime Scene Investigation
– Questioned Documents & Handwriting Analysis
– Fingerprint Examination
Data Science → Data Analysis →
– Image Analysis
– Pattern Recognition
– Machine Learning
– Forensic Biology
– Forensic Anthropology
– Forensic Toxicology
– Forensic Microbiology
– Crime Scene Investigation
– Questioned Documents & Handwriting Analysis
– Fingerprint Examination
Data Science → Data Analysis →
– Image Analysis
– Pattern Recognition
– Machine Learning
Mentorship Offered
Research →
– Scientific and Technical Research
– Systematic Literature Review
– Gray Literature Search
– Secondary Data Collection
– Fact Checking
Data & AI →
– Image Analysis
– Algorithm Design – ML (Machine Learning)
– Image Processing
Writing →
– Technical Writing
– Medical/Forensic Writing
– General Proofreading & Editing
Consulting →
– Scientific and Technical Consulting
– Scientific and Technical Research
– Systematic Literature Review
– Gray Literature Search
– Secondary Data Collection
– Fact Checking
Data & AI →
– Image Analysis
– Algorithm Design – ML (Machine Learning)
– Image Processing
Writing →
– Technical Writing
– Medical/Forensic Writing
– General Proofreading & Editing
Consulting →
– Scientific and Technical Consulting
Work Experience Summary
Dr. Bansal has over 12 years of academic experience in forensic science, specializing in teaching, research, student mentorship, curriculum development, and institutional service. Her experience also includes forensic analysis for a national biometric identification project.
Work Experience
Institution: Government Institute of Forensic Science, Nagpur
Position: Assistant Professor (Forensic Science)
Duration: July 2013 – Present
Description:
– Teaching UG, PG, and PG Diploma courses
– Guiding and mentoring student research dissertations
– Conducting forensic science research and scientific reviews
– Curriculum development and academic structuring
– Delivering UGC-NET/JRF coaching sessions
– Organizing workshops, seminars, and outreach programs
– Serving on key institutional committees (Purchase Committee, Competitive Exam Guidance Cell, NSS, Editorial Board, etc.)
– NSS Programme Officer (2024 – Present)
Company: HCL Infosystems (via J.K. Consultancy)
Position: Forensic Analyst
Duration: Sept 2012 – July 2013
Description:
– Worked on UIDAI (Aadhaar) national identification project
– Performed biometric fingerprint and iris image analysis
– Ensured accuracy, validation, and quality control in biometric identification workflows
Institution: Government Institute of Forensic Science, Nagpur
Position: Assistant Professor (Forensic Science)
Duration: July 2013 – Present
Description:
– Teaching UG, PG, and PG Diploma courses
– Guiding and mentoring student research dissertations
– Conducting forensic science research and scientific reviews
– Curriculum development and academic structuring
– Delivering UGC-NET/JRF coaching sessions
– Organizing workshops, seminars, and outreach programs
– Serving on key institutional committees (Purchase Committee, Competitive Exam Guidance Cell, NSS, Editorial Board, etc.)
– NSS Programme Officer (2024 – Present)
Company: HCL Infosystems (via J.K. Consultancy)
Position: Forensic Analyst
Duration: Sept 2012 – July 2013
Description:
– Worked on UIDAI (Aadhaar) national identification project
– Performed biometric fingerprint and iris image analysis
– Ensured accuracy, validation, and quality control in biometric identification workflows
Educational Summary
Dr. Bansal holds a Ph.D. and UGC-NET-JRF qualification in Forensic Science, along with a master’s degree in Forensic Science and a bachelor’s degree in Biotechnology.
Education
Degree: Ph.D. in Forensic Science
Degree: UGC–NET–JRF (Forensic Science)
Issuing Body: University Grants Commission (UGC)
Year: December 2011
Degree: M.Sc. in Forensic Science
Institution: Amity University, Noida
Year: 2011
Degree: B.Sc. in Biotechnology
Institution: Indraprastha Engineering College, Ghaziabad
Year: 2009
Degree: Ph.D. in Forensic Science
Degree: UGC–NET–JRF (Forensic Science)
Issuing Body: University Grants Commission (UGC)
Year: December 2011
Degree: M.Sc. in Forensic Science
Institution: Amity University, Noida
Year: 2011
Degree: B.Sc. in Biotechnology
Institution: Indraprastha Engineering College, Ghaziabad
Year: 2009
Publication Summary
Dr. Bansal has published extensively across high-impact platforms, including The Lancet, Wiley, Springer Nature, IEEE, Elsevier journals, CRC Press, and other forensic science journals. Her work spans forensic document examination, evidence identification, toxicology, criminology, microscopy, computational analysis, face recognition, and anthropometric studies.
Title: The Impact of Neurological Disorders on Handwriting: Implications for Forensic Document Examination
Authors: Hansi Bansal, Swati Dubey Mishra, Muskan Singhal
Published In: Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews: Forensic Science
Year: 2024
Title: Evidence and Identification
Authors: Rahul Ravindra Darunde, Hansi Bansal, Avinash Puri
Published In: Fundamentals of Forensic Biology (Springer Nature Singapore)
Year: 2024
Title: Global burden and strength of evidence for 88 risk factors in 204 countries and 811 subnational locations
Authors: GBD 2021 Risk Factors Collaborators
Published In: The Lancet (Elsevier)
Year: 2024
Title: Global burden of 288 causes of death and life expectancy decomposition
Authors: GBD 2021 Causes of Death Collaborators
Published In: The Lancet (Elsevier)
Year: 2024
Title: Global fertility in 204 countries and territories, 1950–2021
Authors: GBD 2021 Causes of Death Collaborators
Published In: The Lancet (Elsevier)
Year: 2024
Title: Global age-sex-specific mortality, life expectancy, and population estimates… and COVID-19 impact
Authors: GBD 2021 Demographics Collaborators
Published In: The Lancet (Elsevier)
Year: 2024
Title: Mortality due to unintentional carbon monoxide poisoning
Authors: GBD 2021 Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Collaborators
Published In: The Lancet (Elsevier)
Year: 2023
Title: Crime and Society: An Introduction to Criminology
Authors: Hansi Bansal, Ashish Badiye, Raju Tandan, Neeti Kapoor
Published In: Textbook of Forensic Science (Springer Nature Singapore)
Year: 2023
Title: Real-time Face Recognition Using an Enhanced VGGNET CNN
Authors: L Balaji, L Rama Murthy, C Ashwini, Hansi Bansal, R K Shanmugha Priya, B V Santhosh Krishna
Published In: IEEE GCAT Conference
Year: 2023
Title: Heavy metal toxicity: A comprehensive review
Authors: Hansi Bansal
Published In: International Journal of Medical Toxicology & Legal Medicine
Year: 2023
Title: Psychological Impact of Wrongfully Accused and False Convictions in Sexual Assault Cases
Authors: Hansi Bansal, Rahul Darunde
Published In: Industry 5.0 and Paradigm Shift Emerging Challenges (Allied Publishers)
Year: 2023
Title: Alterations in Multi-Generation Photocopied Documents
Authors: Hansi Bansal, N.M. Vishnu Prasad, Swati Dubey Mishra
Published In: Industry 5.0 and Paradigm Shift Emerging Challenges (Allied Publishers)
Year: 2023
Title: Applicability and Significance of Handwriting Analysis in Indian Legal Cases
Authors: Hansi Bansal, Swati Dubey Mishra
Published In: Indian Police Journal, BPR&D
Year: 2022
Title: Adolescent Transport and Unintentional Injuries
Authors: GBD 2019 Collaborators
Published In: The Lancet Public Health (Elsevier)
Year: 2022
Title: Introduction to Forensic Microscopy
Authors: Hansi Bansal, Neeti Kapoor, Ramdas Atram, Ashish Badiye
Published In: Forensic Microscopy (CRC Press)
Year: 2022
Title: Conventional and Computational Methods for Handwriting Examination
Authors: Hansi Bansal, Swati Dubey Mishra
Published In: Good Practices & Capacity Building for SDGs (Allied Publishers)
Year: 2021
Title: Footprint breadth dimensions for sex/side determination
Authors: Ashish Badiye, Hansi Bansal, Anjali Rahatgaonkar, Mukesh Yadav
Published In: Journal of Indian Academy of Forensic Medicine
Year: 2016
Title: Distribution of Fingerprint Patterns in an Indian Population
Authors: Hansi Bansal, Ashish Badiye, Neeti Kapoor
Published In: Malaysian Journal of Forensic Sciences
Year: 2014
Title: Correlation Between Head Length and Stature in Children
Authors: Hansi Bansal, Ashish Badiye
Published In: Research Journal of Forensic Sciences
Year: 2013
Title: DNA Yield from Fresh vs. Exposed Human Scalp Hair
Authors: Ashish Badiye, Vaishali Badiye, Hansi Bansal, Mahesh Gaidhane, Srishti Kataria, Mansi Gupta
Published In: Helix
Year: 2011
Authors: Hansi Bansal, Swati Dubey Mishra, Muskan Singhal
Published In: Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews: Forensic Science
Year: 2024
Title: Evidence and Identification
Authors: Rahul Ravindra Darunde, Hansi Bansal, Avinash Puri
Published In: Fundamentals of Forensic Biology (Springer Nature Singapore)
Year: 2024
Title: Global burden and strength of evidence for 88 risk factors in 204 countries and 811 subnational locations
Authors: GBD 2021 Risk Factors Collaborators
Published In: The Lancet (Elsevier)
Year: 2024
Title: Global burden of 288 causes of death and life expectancy decomposition
Authors: GBD 2021 Causes of Death Collaborators
Published In: The Lancet (Elsevier)
Year: 2024
Title: Global fertility in 204 countries and territories, 1950–2021
Authors: GBD 2021 Causes of Death Collaborators
Published In: The Lancet (Elsevier)
Year: 2024
Title: Global age-sex-specific mortality, life expectancy, and population estimates… and COVID-19 impact
Authors: GBD 2021 Demographics Collaborators
Published In: The Lancet (Elsevier)
Year: 2024
Title: Mortality due to unintentional carbon monoxide poisoning
Authors: GBD 2021 Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Collaborators
Published In: The Lancet (Elsevier)
Year: 2023
Title: Crime and Society: An Introduction to Criminology
Authors: Hansi Bansal, Ashish Badiye, Raju Tandan, Neeti Kapoor
Published In: Textbook of Forensic Science (Springer Nature Singapore)
Year: 2023
Title: Real-time Face Recognition Using an Enhanced VGGNET CNN
Authors: L Balaji, L Rama Murthy, C Ashwini, Hansi Bansal, R K Shanmugha Priya, B V Santhosh Krishna
Published In: IEEE GCAT Conference
Year: 2023
Title: Heavy metal toxicity: A comprehensive review
Authors: Hansi Bansal
Published In: International Journal of Medical Toxicology & Legal Medicine
Year: 2023
Title: Psychological Impact of Wrongfully Accused and False Convictions in Sexual Assault Cases
Authors: Hansi Bansal, Rahul Darunde
Published In: Industry 5.0 and Paradigm Shift Emerging Challenges (Allied Publishers)
Year: 2023
Title: Alterations in Multi-Generation Photocopied Documents
Authors: Hansi Bansal, N.M. Vishnu Prasad, Swati Dubey Mishra
Published In: Industry 5.0 and Paradigm Shift Emerging Challenges (Allied Publishers)
Year: 2023
Title: Applicability and Significance of Handwriting Analysis in Indian Legal Cases
Authors: Hansi Bansal, Swati Dubey Mishra
Published In: Indian Police Journal, BPR&D
Year: 2022
Title: Adolescent Transport and Unintentional Injuries
Authors: GBD 2019 Collaborators
Published In: The Lancet Public Health (Elsevier)
Year: 2022
Title: Introduction to Forensic Microscopy
Authors: Hansi Bansal, Neeti Kapoor, Ramdas Atram, Ashish Badiye
Published In: Forensic Microscopy (CRC Press)
Year: 2022
Title: Conventional and Computational Methods for Handwriting Examination
Authors: Hansi Bansal, Swati Dubey Mishra
Published In: Good Practices & Capacity Building for SDGs (Allied Publishers)
Year: 2021
Title: Footprint breadth dimensions for sex/side determination
Authors: Ashish Badiye, Hansi Bansal, Anjali Rahatgaonkar, Mukesh Yadav
Published In: Journal of Indian Academy of Forensic Medicine
Year: 2016
Title: Distribution of Fingerprint Patterns in an Indian Population
Authors: Hansi Bansal, Ashish Badiye, Neeti Kapoor
Published In: Malaysian Journal of Forensic Sciences
Year: 2014
Title: Correlation Between Head Length and Stature in Children
Authors: Hansi Bansal, Ashish Badiye
Published In: Research Journal of Forensic Sciences
Year: 2013
Title: DNA Yield from Fresh vs. Exposed Human Scalp Hair
Authors: Ashish Badiye, Vaishali Badiye, Hansi Bansal, Mahesh Gaidhane, Srishti Kataria, Mansi Gupta
Published In: Helix
Year: 2011