Ms. Dipika Mistry

Scientific Assistant
M.Sc. Forensic Science, B.Sc. (H) Biotechnology

Phone No. – 8849352639, Ext. 319

Email – dipika.mistry@rru.ac.in

Research Area – Forensic Sciences, Forensic Biology and Serology, Forensic Biotechnology, DNA, Forensic Instrumentation, Crime Scene Investigation.

About Ms. Dipika Mistry

Dipika Mistry is currently working as a Scientific Assistant (Forensic Science), School of Behavioural Sciences and Forensic Investigations, Rashtriya Raksha University, Lavad, Gujarat. She holds M.Sc. in forensic science with specialization in Forensic Biology and Biotechnology from Gujarat Forensic Sciences University Now National Forensic Sciences University, Gandhinagar, Gujarat with B.Sc. Biotechnology from P.S. Science and H.D. Patel Arts College, Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University, Gujarat. She has 5 years of Laboratory Experience at Rashtriya Rakhsa University. She has cleared SPIPA entrance exam for government competitive examinations. Her interested research areas are of Crime Scene Investigation, Fingerprinting, Protein, and its application in solving crimes. Some Research Projects h a v e been undertaken by her such as “Estimation of Time since Death based on the Degradation of Hair Protein”. She held 2nd Rank in District Level Competition of Javelin Throw and have received many Certificates in Athletics as well and was a part of University Football Team. She is a trained Bharatanatyam classical dancer and knows 4 Indian languages.

Academic Qualifications
  • M.Sc. Forensic Science with specialization in Forensic Biology and Biotechnology, Institute of Forensic Science, Gujarat Forensic Sciences University (2015-2017).
  • B.Sc. in Biotechnology, P.S. Science and H.D. Patel Arts College, Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University (2012 – 2015)
  • Pursuing M.A. Psychology from Indira Gandhi National Open University.
Awards & Achievement
  • Awarded with 2nd Prize at District Level Javelin Throw Competition, 2007.
  • Awarded with 3rd Prize at District Level 400m Race Competition, 2007.
  • Awarded with Achievers Award at Raksha Shakti University in 2020.
  • Awarded with Appreciation Award from Gram Panchayat (Sathamba, Dist.: Arvalli, Gujarat) under the Scheme of Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Campaign.
  • Awarded with Second Prize for Best Hindi Writing in Hindi Pakhwada Mahotsav organized by School of Forensics, Risk Management and National Security, Rashtriya Raksha University, 2021.
Professional Experiences
  • Scientific Assistant, School of Behavioural Sciences and Forensic Investigations, Rashtriya Raksha University, Gandhinagar Gujarat (March, 2021- Present)
  • Laboratory Technician. Department of Forensic Science, Raksha Shakti University, Gandhinagar Gujarat (August, 2019- March, 2021).
Workshops &Training Programs
  • Forensic Cosmos-All India Forensic Science Quiz Competition, Department of Forensic Science, Raksha Shakti University at Lavad, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, February, 2020.
  • One Week Capacity Building Programme for CBI Investigating Officers, School of Forensics, Risk management and National Security, Rashtriya Raksha University, from 18th-23rd July, 2022.
  • One Week Capacity Building Programme for CBI Investigating Officers, School of Forensics, Risk management and National Security, Rashtriya Raksha University, from 29th August-3rd September, 2022.
  • One Week Capacity Building Programme for CBI Investigating Officers, School of Forensics, Risk management and National Security, Rashtriya Raksha University, from 19th-24th September, 2022.
  • One Week Capacity Building Programme for CBI Investigating Officers, School of Forensics, Risk management and National Security, Rashtriya Raksha University, from 21st-26th November, 2022.
  • Organized Hands-on Trainings for the Staff and Faculties of School of Forensics, Risk Management and National Security, RRU on HPLC, FTIR, UV-Visible Spectrophotometer and ED-XRF.
  • Two Weeks ITEC Course on Financial Fraud Investigation for Nepali Police Officers, School of Forensics, Risk management and National Security, Rashtriya Raksha University,from 17th to 28th July, 2023.
  • Two Weeks ITEC Course on Financial Fraud Investigation for Nepali Police Officers, School of Forensics, Risk management and National Security, Rashtriya Raksha University, from 4th to 15th September, 2023.
  • Two Weeks ITEC Course on Financial Fraud Investigation for Nigeria Law Enforcement Officers” School of Behavioural science and Forensic Investigations, Rashtriya Raksha University, from 8th to 19th January, 2024.
Expert Lectures and Paper Presentations
Expert Lectures
  • Delivered an Expert Talk on “Development of Fingerprint Examination” in the online GRATIS Course on “Forensic Fingerprint and questioned Documents Examination” for “Police academy of Cambodia” held on July 08 to 12, 2024
  • Delivered a lecture on “Examination and Development of Fingerprint” in the 2-Week Specialized Training for the Officials of Nigeria Law Enforcement Agencies conducted from 9th-20th January 2023.
  • Conducted a practical session on “Identification through biological evidences” in the 2-Week Specialized Training for the Officials of Nigeria Law Enforcement Agencies conducted from 9th-20th January 2023.
  • Conducted Online Practical session on “Development of Latent Fingerprints” for the International Judicial and Police Personnel in the “e-ITEC Training Programme” from 25th-29th July, 2022 under the ages of Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India from.
  • Conducted Online Practical session on “Lifting, Packing and Forwarding of Mark Evidence” for the International Judicial and Police Personnel in the “e-ITEC Training Programme” from 25th-29th July, 2022 under the ages of Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India.

Paper Presentations
  • Successfully Presented a Paper on the topic of “Changing Dynamics in Crime Scene Investigation Using 3D Scanning Technology” in the International Conference on Advances in Forensic Sciences, Kristu Jayanti College, Bangalore North University, Bangalore from 1st-2nd February, 2024.
  • Successfully Presented a Paper on the topic of “Application & Efficacy of Nitrocellulose Nanoparticles in Development of Latent Fingerprints” in XXII All India Conference of Directors of Finger Print Bureaux -2021
  • Poster Presented on “Modern Approach to Crime Scene Recording through 3D Scanning Technology” Dipika Mistry, Mr. Parvesh Sharma, Dr. Sumit kumar Choudhary, National Seminar on “Recent Advances and Challenges in Forensic Crime Investigation” at Centurion University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, December, 2019.
  • Presented Model and Won 2nd Prize on “Plant Cell”, Science Fair at P.S. Science and H.D. Patel Arts College, Kadi, Gujarat, 2015.
Research projects & paper Publications
Paper Publication
  • C-authored a Research paper on “Applying Luminol Test for Identification of Blood Traces Covered Under Layers of Soil – Uncover Hidden Evidences” published in the KRONIKA JOURNAL, Vol-24, Issue-8, 2024.
  • Co-authored a Research Paper on “Forensic Odontological Evidence in Crime Investigation in Court of Law” published in the International Journal of Forensic Science and Legal Medicine, Vol-2, Issue-1, January-June,2022.
  • Co-authored a Research paper on “Paradigm Shift in The Nature of Human Trafficking in India”, International Journal of Management and Social Science Research Review, Vol- 8, Issue-4, April-2021.