Ms. Prachi Sharma Biswas
Research Scholar, Department of Forensic Science and Chemistry, ShriVaishnav Institute of Forensic Science, SVVV, Indore
IMPARC ID: IMP-CMP-FSCI-MP-2025-2054
Profile Summary
A dedicated and versatile academic professional with experience across teaching, research, and industry in Forensic Science and Chemistry. Skilled in delivering theory and practical sessions for B.Sc. and M.Sc. programs; curriculum design and revision; examination duties including question paper setting and evaluation; supervision of student research and academic writing; and organizing seminars, workshops, and mentoring programs. Industry background includes analytical method validation/transfer; chemical analysis of APIs and raw materials; particle size analysis; and online/offline laboratory data review. Hands-on with Malvern Mastersizer 2000/3000, Alpine airjet, autotitrator, UV/IR spectrophotometers, pH meter, and polarimeter. UGC NET (Forensic Science) qualified. Currently a Research Scholar (Ph.D., Forensic Science) at ShriVaishnav Institute of Forensic Science, SVVV, Indore.
Subject Matter Expertise
Chemistry:
Analytical Chemistry:
Spectrophotometry
Spectroscopy
UV Spectroscopy
IR Spectroscopy
Particle Size Distribution
Pharmaceutical Sciences:
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Small Molecule Manufacturing
Analytical Chemistry:
Spectrophotometry
Spectroscopy
UV Spectroscopy
IR Spectroscopy
Particle Size Distribution
Pharmaceutical Sciences:
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Small Molecule Manufacturing
Mentorship Offered
Consulting:
Scientific and Technical Consulting
Product Development:
Quality Assurance & Control (QA/QC)
Research:
Scientific and Technical Research
Systematic Literature Review
Writing:
Technical Writing
Scientific and Technical Consulting
Product Development:
Quality Assurance & Control (QA/QC)
Research:
Scientific and Technical Research
Systematic Literature Review
Writing:
Technical Writing
Work Experience Summary
Academic experience delivering theory and practical instruction for undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Forensic Science and Chemistry, leading curriculum development and examinations, and mentoring students through research projects and academic growth. Industry roles focused on quality control and quality assurance functions including data reliability review, analytical method validation/transfer, API/raw material analysis, and particle size analysis. Active research scholar since 2022 with conference presentations and publications.
Institute Name: Shri Vaishnav Institute of Forensic Science, SVVV, Indore
Job Title: Research Scholar
Description: Research in Forensic Science; academic activities and conference publications.
Duration: 2022 – Present
Institute Name: Dr. V. S. Krishna Govt. Degree & P.G. College
Job Title: Guest Lecturer
Description: Delivered lectures and practicals.
Duration: Aug 29, 2018 – Mar 8, 2019
Institute Name: Government Institute of Science, Mumbai
Job Title: Assistant Professor (CHB)
Description: Taught Forensic Science and Chemistry courses.
Duration: Feb 28 – Apr 30, 2018 & Jul 6 – Aug 13, 2018
Institute Name: Shri Vaishnav Institute of Forensic Science, SVVV, Indore
Job Title: Assistant Professor
Description: Delivered theory/practical instruction for B.Sc. and M.Sc.; designed/revised curricula; examination paper preparation and evaluation; internal examiner for practicals and viva voce; supervised research and academic writing; student mentoring; organized seminars/workshops.
Duration: Oct 17, 2016 – Oct 23, 2017
Institute Name: IPCA Laboratories, Ratlam
Job Title: Chemist (Quality Control – Validation)
Description: Online/offline data review (QA); analytical method validation/transfer; chemical analysis of APIs and raw materials; particle size analysis; documentation; instrument handling (Malvern Mastersizer 2000/3000, Alpine airjet, autotitrator, UV/IR spectrophotometer, pH meter, polarimeter).
Duration: May 5, 2015 – Oct 10, 2016
Institute Name: Zephyr Synthesis Pvt. Ltd., Khambhat, Gujarat
Job Title: Research Associate
Description: Research responsibilities (details per role).
Duration: Mar 1, 2011 – Mar 1, 2013
Paper setter (M.Sc. III semester, Govt. Autonomous Holkar Science College, Indore); External examiner for B.Sc. II sempracticals (Dept. of Forensic Science, Govt. Autonomous Holkar Science College, Indore).
Job Title: Research Scholar
Description: Research in Forensic Science; academic activities and conference publications.
Duration: 2022 – Present
Institute Name: Dr. V. S. Krishna Govt. Degree & P.G. College
Job Title: Guest Lecturer
Description: Delivered lectures and practicals.
Duration: Aug 29, 2018 – Mar 8, 2019
Institute Name: Government Institute of Science, Mumbai
Job Title: Assistant Professor (CHB)
Description: Taught Forensic Science and Chemistry courses.
Duration: Feb 28 – Apr 30, 2018 & Jul 6 – Aug 13, 2018
Institute Name: Shri Vaishnav Institute of Forensic Science, SVVV, Indore
Job Title: Assistant Professor
Description: Delivered theory/practical instruction for B.Sc. and M.Sc.; designed/revised curricula; examination paper preparation and evaluation; internal examiner for practicals and viva voce; supervised research and academic writing; student mentoring; organized seminars/workshops.
Duration: Oct 17, 2016 – Oct 23, 2017
Institute Name: IPCA Laboratories, Ratlam
Job Title: Chemist (Quality Control – Validation)
Description: Online/offline data review (QA); analytical method validation/transfer; chemical analysis of APIs and raw materials; particle size analysis; documentation; instrument handling (Malvern Mastersizer 2000/3000, Alpine airjet, autotitrator, UV/IR spectrophotometer, pH meter, polarimeter).
Duration: May 5, 2015 – Oct 10, 2016
Institute Name: Zephyr Synthesis Pvt. Ltd., Khambhat, Gujarat
Job Title: Research Associate
Description: Research responsibilities (details per role).
Duration: Mar 1, 2011 – Mar 1, 2013
Additional Academic/Exam Duties:
Paper setter (M.Sc. III semester, Govt. Autonomous Holkar Science College, Indore); External examiner for B.Sc. II sempracticals (Dept. of Forensic Science, Govt. Autonomous Holkar Science College, Indore).
Educational Summary
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.
Institution Name: ShriVaishnav Institute of Forensic Science, Indore (M.P.)
Degree Title: Ph.D. (Pursuing)
Field/Description: Forensic Science (Coursework 80%)
Duration: 2022 – Present
Institution Name: School of Studies in Biochemistry and Chemistry, Ujjain (M.P.)
Degree Title: M.Sc.
Field/Description: Chemistry (71%)
Duration: 2013 – 2015
Institution Name: Department of Criminology & Forensic Science, Sagar (M.P.)
Degree Title: M.Sc.
Field/Description: Forensic Science (69.71%)
Duration: 2010
Institution Name: Lokmanya Tilak College, Ujjain (M.P.)
Degree Title: B.Sc.
Field/Description: —
Duration: 2008 (70.27%)
Institution Name: Department of Foreign Language, Ujjain (M.P.)
Degree Title: Certificate of Proficiency (Russian)
Field/Description: Russian Language (88.4%)
Duration: 2011
Institution Name: Department of Foreign Language, Ujjain (M.P.)
Degree Title: Diploma (Russian)
Field/Description: Russian Language (72%)
Duration: 2012
Institution Name: Kadambini Computer Institute, Ujjain (Makhanlal Chaturvedi University, Bhopal)
Degree Title: PGDCA
Field/Description: Computer Applications (66.45%)
Duration: 2012
Institution Name: St Paul’s Convent Sr. Sec School, Ujjain (M.P.)
Degree Title: XII (C.B.S.E.)
Field/Description: — (58.2%)
Duration: 2005
Institution Name: St Paul’s Convent Sr. Sec School, Ujjain (M.P.)
Degree Title: X (C.B.S.E.)
Field/Description: — (62.8%)
Duration: 2003
Degree Title: Ph.D. (Pursuing)
Field/Description: Forensic Science (Coursework 80%)
Duration: 2022 – Present
Institution Name: School of Studies in Biochemistry and Chemistry, Ujjain (M.P.)
Degree Title: M.Sc.
Field/Description: Chemistry (71%)
Duration: 2013 – 2015
Institution Name: Department of Criminology & Forensic Science, Sagar (M.P.)
Degree Title: M.Sc.
Field/Description: Forensic Science (69.71%)
Duration: 2010
Institution Name: Lokmanya Tilak College, Ujjain (M.P.)
Degree Title: B.Sc.
Field/Description: —
Duration: 2008 (70.27%)
Institution Name: Department of Foreign Language, Ujjain (M.P.)
Degree Title: Certificate of Proficiency (Russian)
Field/Description: Russian Language (88.4%)
Duration: 2011
Institution Name: Department of Foreign Language, Ujjain (M.P.)
Degree Title: Diploma (Russian)
Field/Description: Russian Language (72%)
Duration: 2012
Institution Name: Kadambini Computer Institute, Ujjain (Makhanlal Chaturvedi University, Bhopal)
Degree Title: PGDCA
Field/Description: Computer Applications (66.45%)
Duration: 2012
Institution Name: St Paul’s Convent Sr. Sec School, Ujjain (M.P.)
Degree Title: XII (C.B.S.E.)
Field/Description: — (58.2%)
Duration: 2005
Institution Name: St Paul’s Convent Sr. Sec School, Ujjain (M.P.)
Degree Title: X (C.B.S.E.)
Field/Description: — (62.8%)
Duration: 2003
Certification Summary
Completed specialized certifications in quality assurance for food and environmental safety, remote sensing and GIS applications, microwave radar remote sensing, and ImageJ software—augmenting laboratory, analytical, and research competencies.
Title: Quality Assurance for Food & Environmental Safety (Advanced Certificate)
Issued By: FICCI Research and Analysis Centre (FRAC)
Issue Date: —
Title: Remote Sensing and GIS Applications in Carbon Forestry (Off–Campus Outreach)
Issued By: Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (ISRO), Dept. of Space, Govt. of India
Issue Date: Feb 16, 2017 – Mar 10, 2017
Title: Microwave Radar Remote Sensing and its Applications (Off–Campus Outreach)
Issued By: Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (ISRO), Dept. of Space, Govt. of India
Issue Date: Apr 10, 2017 – Apr 27, 2017
Title: ImageJ Software (Online Certificate)
Issued By: Coursera
Issue Date: Sep 28, 2023
Issued By: FICCI Research and Analysis Centre (FRAC)
Issue Date: —
Title: Remote Sensing and GIS Applications in Carbon Forestry (Off–Campus Outreach)
Issued By: Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (ISRO), Dept. of Space, Govt. of India
Issue Date: Feb 16, 2017 – Mar 10, 2017
Title: Microwave Radar Remote Sensing and its Applications (Off–Campus Outreach)
Issued By: Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (ISRO), Dept. of Space, Govt. of India
Issue Date: Apr 10, 2017 – Apr 27, 2017
Title: ImageJ Software (Online Certificate)
Issued By: Coursera
Issue Date: Sep 28, 2023
Publication Summary
Publications include a UGC-CARE-listed journal article proposing a biometric approach using dorsal knuckle crease patterns, conference proceedings on biometrics tools and gender determination via lip prints, a book chapter on plant genetics in forensics, and a review on soil pollution and human health.
Journal Publications
Title: Novel Approach for Personal Identification Using Dorsal Knuckle Crease Patterns: A Pilot Study
Journal: Mapana – Journal of Sciences, 2024, Vol. 23, No. 4, pp. 83–97
DOI: https://doi.org/10.12723/mjs
Publication Date: 2024
Title: Soil Pollution and its Impact on Human Health – A Review Report
Journal: Review of Research, Vol. 6, Issue 3, December 2016
ISSN: 2249-894X
Publication Date: December 2016
Book Publications
Title: Plant Genetics as a Forensic Tool
Book: Current Trends in Genetics and Plant Breeding (Volume 1)
Publisher: Helmand Publication
ISBN: 978-93-93992-50-5
Title: An Assessment of Biometrics Tools: Fingerprint and Knuckle Crease Patterns
Presented In: SHODH 2024 Conference Book – Fostering Multidisciplinary Research for Sustainability
Publisher: Allied Publishers Pvt. Ltd
ISBN: 978-93-89934-77-9
Publication Date: 2024
Title: A Study of Gender Determination Based on Lip Prints and Its Stability Among the Population of Ujjain Region
Book: Innovations in Science, Technology, and Management Challenges and Opportunities
Publisher: Excel India Publishers
ISBN: 978-93-86724-43-4
Conference Papers Summary
Presented multiple research papers in both national and international conferences, focusing on forensic science, biometrics, nanotechnology, and environmental health. Topics include dorsal knuckle crease pattern biometrics, fingerprint analysis, forensic nanotechnology, gender determination using lip prints, and analytical detection of compounds in quack medicine.
Conference Papers
National Conferences
Shodh-2025 (9th Annual Virtual Conference for Doctoral Students) – Integrating Interdisciplinary Research for Societal Well Being, April 26, 2025.
Paper: Assessing the Reliability of Knuckle Crease Patterns as Biometric Traits for Forensic Applications.
Shodh-2024 (8th National Conference for Doctoral Students) – Fostering Multidisciplinary Research for Sustainability, April 19, 2024.
Paper: An Assessment of Biometrics Tools: Fingerprint and Knuckle Crease Patterns.
Tathyam 2021 (National Conference of Forensic Science) – Future of Forensic Science: Challenges & Opportunities, November 26–27, 2021.
Paper: Nano-Forensics – An Inclusive Review.
Sammantrana 2017 (National Congress on Innovation, Transformation, and Excellence) – Challenges and Opportunities, March 6–8, 2017.
Paper: A Review Report on Drug Trafficking Scenario in India – Trends, Patterns, and Routes.
International Conferences
Sammantrana 2024 (Multi-disciplinary Online International Congress) – Innovation and Technological Interventions for Sustainability: Emerging Challenges, January 31 – February 2, 2024.
Paper: Detection of the Components of a Quack Medicine using Presumptive Tests.
Sammantrana 2021 (Multi-disciplinary Online International Congress) – Good Practices and Capacity Building for Sustainable Development Goals.
Paper: A Study of Dermatoglyphic Patterns in Relation to Blood Group and Gender.
Sammantrana 2018 (Multi-disciplinary International Congress) – Innovations in Science, Technology, and Management Challenges and Opportunities, March 5–7, 2018.
Paper: A Study of Gender Determination Based on Lip Prints and Its Stability Among the Population of Ujjain Region.