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Forensic Science
Beyond Boundaries

Innovation, Research and Justice

A four-day academic lecture series that brought eight specialists into one online forum to examine how emerging technologies, laboratory disciplines and collaborative research strengthen scientific investigation and justice.

Dates10–14 July 2026ModeOnlineSessions8 expert lectures
Organized byDepartment of Forensic Science

School of Liberal Arts and Sciences · Mody University of Science and Technology, Lakshmangarh, Rajasthan

01 / Participation111

Verified total participants

02 / Internal34

Mody University participants

03 / External77

Participants from outside institutions

04 / Registration₹14,200

Gross registration fee collected

Event summary

Eight perspectives.
One evidence-led forum.

The lecture series extended forensic learning beyond a single discipline. Its sessions moved from AI-enabled crime-scene and digital investigation to toxicology, physics, DNA, collaborative research, forensic anthropology and wildlife crime investigation.

With 111 verified participants, including 77 attendees from outside Mody University, the programme created a broad academic exchange between learners, researchers, laboratory professionals and subject experts. The online format expanded access while preserving a focused, session-led learning structure.

Complete session record

Four lecture days.
Eight expert sessions.

Each record identifies the session time, speaker, professional affiliation, topic and principal academic focus.

01

10 July 2026
2:30 PM IST

The AI-Powered Crime Scene: Innovations in Forensic Investigation

Dr. Ranjeet SinghFounder and CEO, Sherlock Institute of Forensic Science (SIFS India)

Artificial intelligence in crime-scene work, forensic research, digital-evidence analysis and modern investigative practice.

02

10 July 2026
3:30 PM IST

Artificial Intelligence and Digital Forensics: Transforming Criminal Investigations

Ashish Singh KuntalFounder and CEO, Hawk Eye Forensic, Noida

AI-assisted digital forensics, cybercrime investigation and the interpretation of digital evidence.

03

11 July 2026
2:30 PM IST

Forensic Toxicology

Dr. Shaloo MalikDeputy Director, Regional Forensic Science Laboratory, Jodhpur

Detection, analysis and interpretation of toxic substances, poisons, drugs and chemical evidence.

04

11 July 2026
3:30 PM IST

Pure Physics in Forensic Science

Dr. Mukesh SharmaAssistant Director, Physics Division, State Forensic Science Laboratory, Jaipur, Rajasthan

Physical evidence, forensic instrumentation and the role of physics in scientific investigation.

05

13 July 2026
2:30 PM IST

Scope of Collaborative Research in Forensic Specialties

Prof. (Dr.) Tanuj Kanchan, MDProfessor, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Jodhpur

Interdisciplinary research, forensic medicine, academic collaboration and evidence-based justice.

06

13 July 2026
3:30 PM IST

Forensic DNA

Shivangi GuptaAssistant Director (UTB), State Forensic Science Laboratory, Jaipur

DNA evidence, laboratory interpretation and the role of genetic analysis in criminal investigation.

07

14 July 2026
2:30 PM IST

Forensic Anthropology and Human Identification

Prof. (Dr.) Kewal KrishanProfessor, Department of Anthropology, Panjab University, Chandigarh

Anthropological methods, human identification and research-led interpretation in forensic casework.

08

14 July 2026
3:30 PM IST

Emerging Technologies and Recent Advancements in Wildlife Crime Investigation: Transforming Wildlife Forensics in the 21st Century

Dr. Tilak Ram ChandrakarNational Forensic Sciences University, Delhi Campus

Species identification, poaching investigation, illegal wildlife trade and technology-led wildlife forensics.

Objectives

Why the series was convened.

  1. 01Introduce learners to emerging technologies and specialized domains across modern forensic science.
  2. 02Connect academic research with laboratory practice, investigation and the delivery of justice.
  3. 03Encourage interdisciplinary collaboration among students, researchers, faculty and professionals.
  4. 04Create an accessible national learning platform through expert-led online sessions.

Academic outcomes

What the programme delivered.

  1. 01Broader understanding of AI, digital forensics, toxicology, forensic physics, DNA, anthropology and wildlife crime investigation.
  2. 02Stronger awareness of evidence interpretation, scientific limitations and research-led forensic practice.
  3. 03Exposure to collaborative research pathways connecting laboratories, universities and criminal-justice stakeholders.
  4. 04A documented academic engagement involving 111 participants from within and beyond Mody University.

Organizing committee

Academic leadership
and coordination.

The programme was delivered under the institutional leadership of Mody University and coordinated by the Department of Forensic Science.

Chief PatronProf. (Dr.) Ashutosh Bhardwaj

President, Mody University of Science and Technology

PatronProf. (Dr.) Abhay Kumar

Pro President, Mody University of Science and Technology

ConvenerProf. (Dr.) Jitendra Binwal

Dean, School of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Organizing SecretaryDr. Sameer Saharan

Head, Department of Forensic Science

Organizing SecretaryDr. Mridu Sharma

Assistant Professor, Department of Forensic Science

Campaign archive

Official event
visuals.

The principal event poster and complete expert-speaker announcement preserved from the submitted event report.

Official Forensic Science Beyond Boundaries event poster
Official artworkLecture series poster
Official speaker lineup for the Forensic Science Beyond Boundaries lecture series
Expert archiveComplete speaker lineup

Publicity and session evidence

A documented online academic campaign.

Pre-eventDigital announcement and registration outreach

The lecture series was promoted through event artwork, speaker announcements and online registration communications.

During eventSession-wise expert records

Individual session notices documented the topic, speaker, affiliation, date, time and online mode across all four lecture days.

Post-eventCertificates and academic recap

Participation certificates and public recap posts recorded completion of the series and acknowledged its eight invited experts.

Public report note: aggregate participation and academic records are presented here. Participant phone numbers and email addresses are intentionally excluded.