DEPARTMENT OF

BIOCHEMISTRY AND FORENSIC SCIENCE

University School of Sciences, Gujarat University

Navrangpura, Ahmedabad-380009 (Gujarat) India.

E-Mail- bioforgu@gujaratuniversity.ac.in Contact No.:- 079-26300435

Vision

To be the nation's finest in nurturing a

future generation of competent, credible and

ethical scientists.

Mission

• Enhancing academic excellence through a balanced emphasis on teaching and research.

• Adopting innovative teaching methods that promote learning, creativity and critical thinking skills.

• Reviewing regularly the curriculum, courses and

programs offered to meet the changing needs of the forensic science profession.

History of the Department

Forensic science has acquired worldwide acceptance and recognition as the most reliable investigating

technique in crime detection. The demand for forensic scientists is growing day by day not only due to the spiraling

crime rate that is gripping the urban areas but also due to the fact that the criminals are increasingly using more

innovative and high tech methods in their activities. The traditional methods of investigations have become quite

ineffective in these circumstances. The technically sophisticated methods developed by the forensic science are the

most effective tools for investigations in such cases. In spite of the fact that such techniques are available, severe

shortage of trained professionals in this area has become a major problem in crime investigations.

Keeping these aspects in view, Gujarat University started a post graduate course in forensic science in

collaboration with DFS, Gandhinagar which was inaugurated on the 21st of August 2006.Gujarat University is the

first in western region of India to offer such a highly professional and specialized course The post graduate course

in forensic science, which was started in a room of Chemistry Department, has grown into a fully-fledged

department within a short span, with almost all high tech facilities required for the programme and the course has

become the most sought after course of Gujarat University.

The Ph. D programme in Forensic Science was started in 2010 and has become a recognized center for high

quality research work in almost all thrust areas of forensic science.

Courses & Eligibility Criteria

Sr. No. Courses offered Eligibility Criteria Fee(Rs.) Duration

1 Ph.D.

M.Sc. Forensic Science,

UGCNET/JRF qualified students

preferred 18000/-

As per UGC

guideline.

2 M. Phil. M.Sc. Forensic Science 9000/- As per UGC

guideline.

3 M.Sc. (Forensic Science)

Graduates in Science disciplines, pharmacy or dental of

this University or any other University recognized as equivalent.

Candidate should have scoredatleast50%marks at graduate

level.

15000/- 4semesters

4 M.Sc. (Biochemistry)

Graduates in any life science disciplines of this University or any

other University recognized as equivalent. Candidate should have scoredatleast50%marks at graduate

level.

For boys 4890/-

For girls 1890/-

4 semesters

4 Certificate course in Criminology and forensic science

Graduate from any recognized University 10,000/- 6months

5 Certificate course in Questioned

document and Handwriting Examination

Graduate from any recognized University 10,000/- 6months

6 Certificate course in Fingerprint

and Impression Examination Graduate from any

recognized University 10,000/- 6months

7 Certificate course in Intellectual

Property Rights-Basic Graduate from any

recognized University

8,000/-For

students

12,000/-For

employees

3months

8 Photography HSC pass 10,000/- 3Months

Forensic Photography Graduate from any recognized University 16,000/- 6Months

Achievements:

Students Graduated =200

Qualified for UGC-NET/JRF

UGCNET = 69 UGC JRF = 27

Extension Activities

MOU: • MoU with Afro-Asian En ergy Development Consortium (AED) for the research work on Biomass

Harvesting. • MoU with Raksha Shakti University (RSU)

Faculties

Prof. (Dr.) Himanshu A. Pandya Professor & Head of the Department Area of Specialization: Botany (Horticulture, Plant Biotechnology, Plant

physiology, Plant Biochemistry, Molecular & Forensic Biology, Bioinformatics, Climate change)

Email: hapandya@gujaratuniversity.ac.in hapandya@gmail.com

Prof. Rakesh Rawal Professor & Coordinator Area of Specialization: Cancer Biology,

Stem cell biology, Bioinformatics, Forensic biology

Email: rakeshrawal@gujaratuniversity.ac.in rakeshmrawal@gmail.com

Dr. Kapil Kumar Associate Professor Area of Specialization: Crime Scene investigation,

Forensic Ballistics & Explosive, Forensic toxicology, Fingerprint & Questioned Document Examination

Email: kapilkumar@gujaratuniversity.ac.in kkforensic@gmail.com

Dr. Rushikesh Joshi Assistant Professor Area of Specialization: Biochemistry, Proteomics,

Forensic Biology, Analytical instrumentation

Email: rushikeshjoshi@gujaratuniversity.ac.in rushikesh1987@gmail.com

Dr. Ankita Patel Assistant Professor Area of Specialization: Criminology,

Forensic Chemistry, Forensic Psychology

Email: ankitapatel@gujaratuniversity.ac.in anki.patel122@gmail.com

Non Teaching Staff

Mr. Chirag D. Ninama Junior Clark Email: chrag965@gmail.com

Advisory Committee

Prof. R. G. Bhatt,

Director, University School of Science,

Professor & Head, Department of Zoology, Biomedical

Technology & Human Genetics, Gujarat University

Prof. (Dr) B. V. Patel Professor, Department of Microbiology & Biotechnology

Gujarat University

Dr. N. K. Jain Professor & Head, Life Science Department,

Gujarat University

Prof.( Dr) Meenu Saraf Professor & Head, Department of Microbiology &

Biotechnology, Gujarat University

Dr. Archana U. Mankad Professor & Head, Department of Botany, Bioinformatics &

Climate Change Impacts Management, Gujarat University

In-house Faculties (Gujarat University)

Name of the Faculty Topics covered

Dr. N. K. Jain Prof. & Head, Life Science Department, Gujarat

University Instrumentation Technique Biology

Dr. M. N. Patel Professor, Statistics Department, Gujarat University

Statistics

Dr. H. Kaur Assistant Professor, Chemistry Department,

Gujarat University

Instrumentation technique Physical and

Chemical

Dr. B .R. Prajapati Asst. Professor, Dept. of Pharmaceutical Chemistry,

L. M. College of Pharmacy, Gujarat University Forensic Pharmacology

Dr. Kaid Johar SR Associate Professor, Department of Zoology,

Biomedical Technology & Human Genetics, Gujarat University

Genetics

Dr. Saumil Merchant MD, Professor, Department of Forensic medicine and

Toxicology, B. J. Medical College, Ahmedabad Forensic Medicine

Dr. Bharat B. Maitreya Professor, Department of Botany, Bioinformatics &

Climate Change Impacts Management, Gujarat University

Botany

Dr. Saumya Patel Asst. Professor, Department of Botany, Bioinformatics

& Climate Change Impacts Management, Gujarat University

Bioinformatics

Visiting Faculty / Forensic Experts

Training imparted by in house/visiting faculty/ forensic expert as well as renowned senior experts who are

continuously involved in the forensic aspects of detailed investigation in their respective field like fingerprint

identification, document verification, DNA profiling, wild life forensic, forensic psychology, forensic medicine and

other forensic related subjects.

Name of the Faculty Area of Expertise

Mr. P. K. Patel

Ex. Director Fingerprint Bureau, D F S, Sector 18/A, Gandhinagar Fingerprint Examination

Dr. A. K. Mehta

Ex. Assistant Director, DNA Division

DFS, Gandhinagar

DNA Profiling

Dr. Krupa P. Nanavati

Ex-Assistant Director, Biology Division, FSL Junagadh

Forensic Biology

Shri. S. V. Sitpuria

Ex-Assistant Director Biology Division,

FSL Vadodara

Forensic Biology, Entomology,

Wild Life Forensic, CSI

Prof. Ravindra Bhise,

Professor of Forensic Medicine, Ex Dean,

B J Medical College, Ahmedabad

Forensic Medicine

Mr. I. M Pandya

Advocate, High Court of Gujarat, Ahmedabad Law

Dr. Priyanka Sharma

Raksha Shakti University, Ahmedabad Cyber Forensic

Dr. Uma H.

Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, St. Xavier’s College,

Ahmedabad.

Forensic Chemistry, Analytical

Chemistry

Dr. Gyanendra Singh

Scientist-B, NIOH, Ahmedabad Molecular biology, toxicology

Infrastructure and learning resource

Class rooms with projection facility

Computer room with facility for online examination

Sophisticated Instrumentation lab and Bio lab

Chemistry and Toxicology lab.

Computerized library (Soul Software) cum reading room with necessary Books, Journals, e-resources,

Encyclopedias, Periodicals, Manuals and Dissertations

Class rooms and Library facility

Sophisticated Instrumentation Laboratory

Forensic and Biological

List of Major Equipments

Chromatography:

• Gas Chromatography • High performance Liquid Chromatography

Microscope:

• Polarizing microscope • Stereo Microscope • Comparison Microscope • Simple and compound microscope

Spectrophotometer:

• Fluorimetry • UV-Vis Spectrophotometer

Molecular Biology:

• Real Time PCR • PCR • Horizontal and Vertical electrophoresis • Capillary Electrophoresis

Centrifuges:

• Refrigerated Centrifuge 20,000rpm • Non- refrigerated Centrifuge

Question documentation examination:

• VideoSpectralComparator-6000/HS • Electrostatic detection apparatus

Forensic Psychology :

• Polygraph (Liedetector)

Forensic Physics:

• Abbe Refractometer • Density gradient column

Cooling- Chilling facility:

• Deep Freezers -20℃, -40℃ and -80℃ • Refrigerators • Ice Maker

Sterilization:

• Autoclave

Kits

• Crime scene detection kit • Fingerprint development kit • Blood detection kit • Methanol detection kit • Serology kit

All sophisticated microscopes and Crime Scene Investigation kits for the evidence collection and investigation

imported from foreign countries to provide real time investigation experience to the students.

Placements (Companies, Records, Statistics)

95% students are working with various science and forensic science areas.

More than 25% students are successfully placed in various Forensic Science Laboratories across the country

Many students selected in academic institution and Universities.

Students are also selected for other professional capacity like Bank Officers, ONGC and various

Pharmaceutical Industries.

Students are also working in various countries.

Innovative practices

Internship of students at CBI, CFSL and at other FSL’s.

An interactive participatory approach in case studies through stimulated/reconstructed crime scene.

Court Proceeding – Students are taken to the court to witness court proceedings.

Post mortem witnessing: Students are taken to Civil Hospital to witness live post-mortem.

Students undertake Rifle training at Rifle training club.

Online examination and training to appear for competitive examination.

Student’s feedback taken regularly.

Department of Forensic Science Ph. D student List

No. Name of student Fellowship Title

1. Italiya Ashvinkumar Haribhai UGC JRF Wildlife forensic

2. Solanki Kalpeshkumar B. UGC JRF Forensic DNA

3. Alchi Aaeen Naushadahmad Maulana Azad Fellow Forensic Toxicology

4. Chayal Vivekkumar Mangilal Rajiv Gandhi National Fellow Question document Frauds

5. Vora Hitesh Parashotambhai UGC JRF Question document

6. Yadav Jayeshkumar B. UGC NET Forensic Fraud Investigation

7. Pandya Nidhi Hirenkumar Forensic Psychology

8. Parvesh Sharma Forensic Investigation in signature and ink

9. Patel Tirthalkumar P. Forensic Nanotechnology

10. JadavDharaMohanbhai Forensic Pharmacology

11. Taviad PayalMansukhbhai Fingerprint

12. Trivedi Disha Arunbhai Automation in fingerprints technology

13. Singhvi Nupur Pradeep Forensic Pharmacology

14. Kinhikar Aparna Mohan Forensic Toxicology

15. Jhala Lahar Sudhir Pesticides Poisoning

16. Kavad Arunkumar Kalubhai Genotoxicity

17. Vaghela Bhavini C. Heavy metal toxicity