Assistant Professor at ShriVaishnav Institute of Forensic Science, Shri Vaishnav Vidyapeeth Vishwavidyalaya, Indore (MP) since 2016, with prior assistant professorships at RayatShikshanSanstha, YashwantraoChavan Institute of Science (2015–16) and Govt. Institute of Forensic Science, Mumbai (2014–15). Recognized with the Young Scientist Award (ICRALBEH-2019), Best Project Award in Central Zone (AIU-ANVESHAN 2021–22), and multiple poster/model prizes (2012, 2015, 2025). Delivered an expert lecture on “Understanding Forensic Psychology and Mental Health Emergencies” (15 Oct 2025) and served as resource person for a Certificate Course on Questioned Documents (2024). Presented research across topics such as fluid stain pattern analysis, handwriting differences, and forensic dialectology, and contributed a 2020 paper on thin-layer chromatographic analysis of malathion. Training includes a GIAN course on substances of abuse detection (2016), LaTeX typesetting workshop (2020), a nine-day veterinary biologicals training (2021), a 12-day FDP on teaching–learning interventions (2023), and an FDP on advances in forensic chemistry & toxicology (2017). Actively engages in academic administration and student activities including purchase coordination, discipline and anti-ragging committees, MST exams, BoS membership (2017–2021), internships, career guidance, cultural committee, photography club, and scholarship verification (2024).
Chemistry:
Analytical Chemistry:
Separation & Purification
Social Science & Humanities:
Psychology
Forensic Psychology
Software & Programming Languages:
Formatting Languages
LaTeX
Healthcare & Medicine:
Medicine
Medical Toxicology
Research:
Scientific and Technical Research
Systematic Literature Review
Writing:
Technical Writing
Over a decade of teaching and academic service in forensic science across three institutions, with sustained roles in instruction, research presentation, and university administration.
Institute Name: ShriVaishnav Institute of Forensic Science, ShriVaishnavVidyapeethVishwavidyalaya, Indore (MP)
Job Title: Assistant Professor
Description: Teaching, research presentations, expert/resource engagements, and multiple administrative responsibilities including purchase coordination, discipline and anti-ragging committees, MST exams, BoS member (2017–2021), internship coordination, career guidance, cultural activities, photography club, and scholarship verification.
Duration: 2016 – Present
Institute Name: Rayat Shikshan Sanstha, Yashwantrao Chavan Institute of Science, Satara, Kolhapur (MH)
Job Title: Assistant Professor
Description: Teaching responsibilities in Forensic Science.
Duration: 2015 – 2016
Institute Name: Government Institute of Science, Mumbai
Job Title: Assistant Professor (CHB)
Description: Taught Forensic Science and Chemistry courses.
Duration: February 28 – April 30, 2018 & July 6 – August 13, 2018
Institute Name: Government Institute of Forensic Science, Mumbai (MH)
Job Title: Assistant Professor
Description: Teaching responsibilities in Forensic Science; received “AWESOME Teacher” appreciation in 2015.
Duration: 2014 – 2015
Progressing through a strong academic track spanning M.Sc. degrees in Forensic Science and Chemistry, UGC NET qualification in Forensic Science, and ongoing Ph.D. research in Forensic Science at SVVV, supported by complementary training in Russian language and computer applications.
PhD: Pursuing
Field/Description: Forensic Science
Degree Title: M.Sc.
Field/Description: Forensic Science
UGC-NET qualification and multiple faculty development/training programs spanning veterinary biologicals (2021), teaching-learning interventions (2023), LaTeX typesetting (2020), substances of abuse (2016), and advances in forensic chemistry & toxicology (2017). Recognized with prestigious awards including the Young Scientist Award (2019), Best Project Award (AIU ANVESHAN 2021–22), and multiple distinctions for academic and research excellence.
Certifications
Title: UGC-NET Qualified
Issued By: University Grants Commission (UGC)
Title: Nine-day Training – Govt. Institute of Animal Health & Veterinary Biologicals (Grade-A)
Issued By: Govt. Institute of Animal Health & Veterinary Biologicals, Rasalpura, Mhow (MP)
Issue Date: March 16–24, 2021
Title: Twelve-day FDP – Improving Teaching-Learning Process Through Technical Interventions (Coordinated & Participated)
Issued By: ShriVaishnavVidyapeethVishwavidyalaya in association with AIU
Issue Date: January 9–20, 2023
Title: FDP – Hands-on Workshop on LaTeX
Issued By: NMIMS University, Indore (MP)
Issue Date: January 18, 2020
Title: FDP – Accentuating Novel Researches & Advances of Forensic Chemistry and Toxicology
Issued By: ShriVaishnav Institute of Forensic Science, Indore (MP)
Issue Date: 2017
Title: GIAN Course – Substances of Abuse: Pharmacological Effects & Analytical Methods of Detection
Issued By: Department of Chemistry, Dr. Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya (Central University), Sagar (MP)
Issue Date: September 5–11, 2016
Awards & Honors
Award Title: Second Prize – Model Making Competition “CLUMINNATI”
Awarded For: Model making competition participation and performance
Organized By: Medicaps University
Place: Indore (Madhya Pradesh)
Year: October 2025
Award Title: Best Project Award (Central Zone) – AIU ANVESHAN 2021–22
Awarded For: Project presentation at the Central Zone level under AIU ANVESHAN 2021–22
Organized By: Association of Indian Universities (AIU), New Delhi & Academy of Maritime Education & Training (AMET), Chennai
Place: Central Zone
Year: 2021–22
Award Title: Young Scientist Award
Awarded For: Forensic Science discipline – International Conference on Recent Advances in Life Sciences for Betterment of Environment and Human Health (ICRALBEH-2019)
Organized By: Govt. Holkar Science College
Place: Indore (Madhya Pradesh)
Year: 2019
Award Title: Second Prize for Poster Presentation
Awarded For: Poster presentation at the International Conference on Questioned Document Examination
Organized By: Conference Organizing Committee
Year: January 10–12, 2015
Award Title: Token of Appreciation – “AWESOME Teacher”
Awarded For: Excellence in teaching and contribution to the institute
Organized By: Govt. Institute of Forensic Science
Place: Mumbai (Maharashtra)
Year: 2015
Award Title: First Prize for Poster Presentation
Awarded For: Poster presentation at the National Conference on Latest Technologies and their Applications in Forensic Science & Digital Forensics
Organized By: Govt. Institute of Forensic Science
Place: Mumbai (Maharashtra)
Year: 2012
Presented and published multiple research papers in national and international conferences covering forensic analysis, handwriting identification, dialectology, and toxicology.
Publications
Title: Development of Fluid Stain Pattern Analyser
Event: 3rd International Conference on Advance Techniques & Innovation in Forensic Science for Strengthening of Justice (ATIFSS), organised by Applied Forensic Research Sciences (AFRS), India in collaboration with Acharya Institute of Graduate Studies, Bengaluru
Publication Type: Oral Presentation
Publication Date: 2024
Title: Presented Research Paper – SHODH 2024 Doctoral Conference
Event: SHODH 2024, organised by ShriVaishnavVidyapeethVishwavidyalaya, Indore (MP)
Publication Type: Conference Presentation
Publication Date: 2024
Title: Differences in Non-Preferred Handwriting
Event: TATHYAM – National Conference, organised by ShriVaishnav Institute of Forensic Science
Publication Type: Conference Presentation
Publication Date: 2023
Title: Thin Layer Chromatography for Swift Analysis of Malathion in Toxic Baits Using Novel Solvent System
Journal: SHODH 2020, Impact of Research on Society: Evolving Perspectives (Vol. 1, pp. 76–79)
Publication Date: 2020
Title: Forensic Dialectology
Event: SANMANTRANA – Poster Presentation, organised by ShriVaishnavVidyapeethVishwavidyalaya, Indore (MP)
Publication Type: Poster Presentation
Publication Date: 2018
Title: Identification of Handedness in Handwriting
Event: One-Day National Conference on Forensic Science: An Interface Between Science, Law & Justice, organised by Govt. Institute of Forensic Science, Nagpur (MH)
Publication Type: Presented Paper
Publication Date: 23 Dec 2017
Workshops & Faculty Development Programs (FDPs)
Title: GIAN Course – “Drug Trafficking – Laws and Investigation”
Organized In: ShriVaishnav Institute of Forensic Science, Indore
Date: December 24–30, 2016
Title: National Workshop – “Emerging Trends in Forensic Science”
Organized In: ShriVaishnavVidyapeethVishwavidyalaya (SVVV), Indore
Date: December 28–30, 2016
Title: Workshop – “Advancements in Instrumentation Techniques”
Organized In: ShriVaishnav Institute of Forensic Science, Indore
Date: January 2017
Title: FDP (AICTE–ATAL) – “Forensic Science – New Trends and Technologies”
Organized In: ShriVaishnavVidyapeethVishwavidyalaya (SVVV), Indore
Date: 2024
Title: FDP – “Recent Developments in Forensic Science”
Organized In: ShriVaishnavVidyapeethVishwavidyalaya (SVVV), Indore
Date: 2017
Title: Training Programs
Organized In: CHL–Apollo Hospital, Indore; State Forensic Science Laboratory, Sagar; Scene of Crime Mobile Unit, Indore
Date: 2007; 2010–2011
Workshops / Seminars
Title: SAMVACHYY 2017 – Emerging Trends in Forensic Science
Type: National Symposium
Organizer: ShriVaishnavVidyapeethVishwavidyalaya, Indore (MP)
Date: 6 November 2017
Invited as Judge / Resource Person
Expert Lecture: Understanding Forensic Psychology and Mental Health Emergencies
Event: World Mental Health Day Program
Organizer: Arihant Ayurvedic Medical College & Research Institute, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India
Date: 15 October 2025
Resource Person: Certificate Course on Questioned Documents
Organizer: Department of Forensic Science, Govt. Holkar Science College, Indore (MP)
Date: 2024
Judge: National Level Speech Competition 2023
Topic: Forensic Science Education in India – Challenges and Opportunities
Organizer: People Helping Hands Foundation, Mumbai
Date: 2023