
Ms. Prachi J. Kathane
Phone No. – +91- 6357436732 / +91- 7058876801
Email – prachi.kathane@rru.ac.in
Research Area – Fingerprints, Questioned Documents, Digital & & Cyber Forensics, Forensic Psychology, Integration of allied disciplines & Forensic Science
About Ms. Prachi J. Kathane
Prachi Kathane is currently working as an Assistant Professor [Forensic Science] in the School of Behavioural Sciences & Forensic Investigations, Rashtriya Raksha University, Lavad, Gujarat. She is pursuing her PhD in Forensic Science.
She holds a Master’s degree (2019) in Forensic Science (with a specialization in Questioned Document and Fingerprints) and Bachelor’s degree (2017) in Forensic Science from Government Institute of Forensic Science, Nagpur.
She is a Gold Medalist and the University First Rank Holder of Masters in Forensic Science. She has qualified CBSE-UGC-NET (Forensic Science) in July 2018. She has also qualified Forensic Psychology Aptitude and Caliber Testing (FPACT) Examination, conducted by LNJN National Institute of Criminology and Forensic Science, New Delhi, 2019. She possesses a certificate CSCU from EC-Council. In the recent past, she has served as a Junior Scientific Officer in the Cyber Division at Sherlock Institute of Forensic Science, India, New Delhi. Prachi is oriented towards research and wants to contribute to the field of Forensic Science. She has worked on various research projects while also served as an organizing committee member in Forensic Science Expo, Forensic Conferences, and Seminars. She has participated in various National and International conferences. She has presented 16 posters and 6 papers on varied topics and has won 6 ‘Best Poster Presentation’ Awards and 3 ‘Best Paper Presentation’ Awards. She has some publication on her credit in International & National Journals of repute.
Educational Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Forensic Science (Pursuing 2022)
- Qualified FPACT-2019 [Forensic Psychology] conducted by LNJN National Institute of Criminology and Forensic Science, 2019.
- Qualified CBSE-UGC-NET [Forensic Science] examination in July 2018.
- Master in Forensic Science (University First Rank Holder & Gold Medalist) (2017-2019) from Government Institute of Forensic Science, Nagpur, Maharashtra, with 81.72 % marks (CGPA:9.72).
- Bachelor in Forensic Science (2014-2017) from Government Institute of Forensic Science, Nagpur, Maharashtra, with 79.19% marks.
Additional Qualifications
- CSCU (Certified Secured Computer User) certified by EC-Council (2017).
- Certificate course in MS-CIT with 96% (2016)
- Seven-month experience of working as a ‘Junior Scientific Officer’ at SIFS INDIA Forensic Science Laboratory, New Delhi. (1 st July 2019 – 17 th February 2020)
- Working as Assistant Professor (Forensic Science) in the School of Forensics, Risk Management & National Security, Rashtriya Raksha University from 18 th February, 2020 till date.
- Awarded Merit First Prize at the hands of Chief Justice of India Shri Sharad Bobade at RTMNU Convocation, 2020.
- Served as a Convenor of 2-day ‘National Student Conference’ jointly organized by Institute of Science & Govt. Institute of Forensic Science, Nagpur, 2019.
- Received Certificate of appreciation for being a member of Organizing committee in National Conference on “Corporate Forensics & Intellectual Property Rights” organized by Govt. Institute of Forensic Science, Nagpur, 2019.
- Received Certificate of appreciation for being a member of organizing committee in National Conference on “Forensic Science: An Interface Between science, Law & Justice” organized by Govt. Institute of Forensic Science, Nagpur, 2017.
- Won 1st Prize for Best Poster Presentation (Titled: Grey Death) in 1-Day National Conference on “The Role of Science and Technology in Crime Prevention” organized by B. T. Institute of Excellence, Sagar and The Indian Science Congress Association, Sagar-Chapter, in association with The State Forensic Science Laboratory. Sagar, 2019.
- Won 1st Prize for Best Paper Presentation (Titled: Fingerprint: A Vivid Aspect for Individualization) in 2-Day National Student Conference on “Emerging Trends in Fundamental Sciences” jointly organized by Institute of Science & Govt. Institute of Forensic Science, Nagpur, 2019.
- Won 2nd Prize for Best Paper Presentation (Titled: Development of Fingerprints) in 1-Day National Conference on “Developments in Sciences & Eradication of superstitions” organized by SFS College, Nagpur, 2019.
- Won 2nd Prize for Best Poster Presentation (Titled: Forensic Identification of Sex from Fingerprint” in event “CHIASMA” organized by Ahmedabad University, Ahmedabad, India, 2019.
- Won 1st Prize for Best Paper Presentation (Titled: Radiology in Forensic Science) in National Conference on “Corporate Forensics & Intellectual Property Rights” organized by Govt. Institute of Forensic Science, Nagpur, 2019.
- Won 1st Prize for Best Poster Presentation (Titled: Meow Meow Drug & Walking Dead) in National Conference on “Corporate Forensics & Intellectual Property Rights” organized by Govt. Institute of Forensic Science, Nagpur, 2019.
- Won 3rd Prize at the “Tech Expo Bhandara”, organized by Bhandara District Police, Bhandara, 2018.
- Won 3rd Prize for Best Poster Presentation (Titled: DNA Barcoding for Rapid Identification of Insects and Larvae) in International Conference on “Advances In Forensic DNA Technology” organized by Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Institute Of Forensic Science And Criminology, Bundelkhand University, Jhansi, India, 2018.
- Won 2nd Prize for Best Model on “Polygraph” at “Psychogalaxy 2018” organized by Hislop College, Nagpur, 2018.
- Received Certificate of appreciation for being a member of Organizing committee in “National Level Forensic Expo” organized by Govt. Institute of Forensic Science in Collaboration Special IGP office Nagpur Range, 2017.
- Received Certificate of appreciation for being a marketing head in “National Level Forensic Expo” organized by Govt. Institute of Forensic Science in Collaboration Special IGP office Nagpur Range, 2017.
Expert Lectures
- Invited as a panellist for a panel discussion on ‘Youth and Mental Health in a Changing World’ on World Mental Health day organized by Hospital for Mental Health, Ahmedabad on 10th October 2023.
- Delivered an Expert Session on “Footprint, Shoe print and Tyre Marks in Crime Investigation” in eITEC training Session on 6th February 2023 organized by Rashtriya Raksha University, under the aegis of ITEC Programme, Development Partnership Administration, Ministry of External affairs, Government of India
- Delivered an Expert session on “Fingerprint Science” 16th January 2023 in a 2-Week Specialized Training for the Officials of Nigeria Law Enforcement Agencies organized by Rashtriya Raksha University.
- Delivered an Expert Session on “Fingerprints in Crime Investigation” in eITEC training on 25th July 2022 organized by Rashtriya Raksha University, under the aegis of ITEC Programme, Development Partnership Administration, Ministry of External affairs, Government of India from 25th July 2022 to 29th July 2022.
- Delivered an Expert Session on “Footprint, Shoe print and Tyre Marks in Crime Investigation” in eITEC training on 26th July 2022 organized by Rashtriya Raksha University, under the aegis of ITEC Programme, Development Partnership Administration, Ministry of External affairs, Government of India from 25th July 2022 to 29th July 2022.
- Delivered Practical Session on the topic “Awareness about General Forensic Investigation” as an expert resource person in the “Recent Advancements of the Forensic Science” from 4th July to 8th July 2022.
- Delivered Expert Session on “Fingerprint & Other Impression Evidence” in ITEC training Session on “Scientific Methods of Investigation” on 6th January 2022 organized by Rashtriya Raksha University, under the aegis of ITEC Programme, Development Partnership Administration, Ministry of External affairs, Government of India.
- Delivered Expert Session on “Fingerprint & Other Impression Evidence” in ITEC training Session on “Scientific Methods of Investigation” on 18th November, 2021 organized by Rashtriya Raksha University, under the aegis of ITC Programme, Development Partnership Administration, Ministry of External affairs, Government of India.
- Delivered an Expert session on “Fingerprint & other Impression Evidence” and “Fingerprint Visualization & Development” on 14th September 10:30 AM to Police officers of Arunachal Pradesh.
- Delivered online webinar talk on ‘Electrostatic Detection Apparatus (ESDA)’ organized by Clue 4 Evidence Forensic Foundation, Bangalore, 2020.
- Delivered invited talk on ‘An Insight into the practical world of Digital & Cyber Forensics’ at 3-Day Workshop organized by Govt. Institute of Forensic Science, Nagpur, 2020.
Papers Presented in Conferences/ Seminars/ Workshops
- Presented Paper (Titled: Development of Fingerprints) in 1-Day National Conference on “Developments in Sciences & Eradication of superstitions” organized by SFS College, Nagpur, 2019.
- Presented Paper (Titled: Radiology in Forensic Science) in National Conference on “Corporate Forensics & Intellectual Property Rights” organized by Govt. Institute of Forensic Science, Nagpur, 2019.
- Presented Paper (Titled: Fingerprint: A vivid aspect for individualization) in 2-Day National Student Conference on “Emerging Trends in Fundamental Sciences” jointly organized by Institute of Science & Govt. Institute of Forensic Science, Nagpur, 2019.
- Presented Poster (Titled: Forensic Engineering) in 1-Day National Conference on “The Role of Science and Technology in Crime Prevention” organized by B. T. Institute of Excellence, Sagar and The Indian Science Congress Association, Sagar-Chapter, in association with The State Forensic Science Laboratory. Sagar, 2019.
- Presented Poster (Titled: Exhumation) in 1-Day National Conference on “The Role of Science and Technology in Crime Prevention” organized by B. T. Institute of Excellence, Sagar and The Indian Science Congress Association, Sagar-Chapter, in association with The State Forensic Science Laboratory. Sagar, 2019.
- Presented Poster (Titled: Lights in Forensic Science) in 1-Day National Conference on “The Role of Science and Technology in Crime Prevention” organized by B. T. Institute of Excellence, Sagar and The Indian Science Congress Association, Sagar- Chapter, in association with The State Forensic Science Laboratory. Sagar, 2019.
- Presented Poster (Titled: The Flesh-Eating Drug) in 2-Day National Student Conference on “Emerging Trends in Fundamental Sciences” jointly organized by Institute of science & Govt. Institute of Forensic Science, Nagpur, 2019.
- Presented poster (Titled: Radiology: A Tool to Search the Hidden Mistry) in an event “National Science Day” organized by Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Nagpur, 2019.
- Presented poster (Titled: Palatal Rugoscopy) in an event “CHIASMA” organized by Ahmedabad University, Ahmedabad, 2019.
- Presented poster (Titled: Citreous Fruit Juices & Their Interactions with Drug) in an event “CHIASMA” organized by Ahmedabad University, Ahmedabad, 2019.
- Presented poster (Titled: Ways of Smuggling at Airport) in National Conference on “Corporate Forensics & Intellectual Property Rights” organized by Govt. Institute of Forensic Science, Nagpur, 2019.
- Presented Paper (Titled: Use of Fingerprint for Individualization) in National Seminar on “Integrating Forensic Science & Awareness Against Crime” organized by Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur (C.G.), India, 2018
- Presented poster (Titled: Specimen Identification & Provenance) in Poster Competition on “Wildlife Forensics” organized by Department of Forensic Biology, Govt. Institute of Forensic Science, Nagpur, 2018.
- Presented poster (Titled: Adermatoglyphia: Forensic and Genetic Perspective) in International Conference on “Advances in Forensic DNA Technology” organized by Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Institute of Forensic Science & Criminology, Bundelkhand University, Jhansi, India, 2018.
- Presented poster (Titled: Forensic aspect of Drowning) in National Conference on “Forensic Science: An Interface Between science, Law & Justice” organized by Govt. Institute of Forensic Science, Nagpur, 2018.
- Presented poster (Titled: Forensic Odontology) in National Conference on “Forensic Science: An Interface Between science, Law & Justice” organized by Govt. Institute of Forensic Science, Nagpur, 2018.
- Presented a model on “Polygraph” in “Electronics Model Exhibition” organized by Institute of Science, Nagpur, 2018.
Paper/Book Chapter
- Prachi Kathane, Dr. J R Gaur, Anshu Singh, & Shakti Prakash. (2023). Forensic Science and the Making of Safer Planet. In Technology and Analytics for Law & Justice. Oak Bridge
- Saptarshi Rao, Varshini H, Sudhanshu Shekher Tiwari, P. K. (2023). A Non-Destructive Technique for the Analysis of Smartphone Tempered Glass Samples for Forensic Purposes. International Journal of Scientific Research in Physics and Applied Sciences. https://doi.org/10.26438/ijsrpas/v11i4.1318
- Rao S, Kathane P, Gaur JR (2022). Emerging Latent Fingerprint Imaging Technologies (Instrumental Methods)-A Review of Recent Literature. Forensic Journal of Forensic Legal & Investigative Sciences, 8: 065.
- Prachi J. Kathane, M. A. (2022). A review on status of incarcerated prisoners with an unsound mind and. Indian Journal of Psychiatry.
- Kathane, P., Singh, A., Gaur, J. R., & Krishan, K. (2021). The development, status and future of forensics in India. Forensic Science International: Reports, 3. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fsir.2021.100215
- Gaur, J. R., Kathane, P., & Singh, A. (2021). Analysis of Causes of Suicides Among Police Personnel of Haryana & Himachal Pradesh, India. Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research, 8. www.jetir.orga679
- Badiye, A., Kapoor, N., Kumawat, R. K., Dixit, S., Mishra, A., Dixit, A., Kathane, P., Bag, S., Thakre, V., Kaitholia, K., Srivastava, A., Chaubey, G., & Shrivastava, P. (2021). A study of genomic diversity in populations of Maharashtra, India, inferred from 20 autosomal STR markers. BMC Research Notes, 14(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13104-021-05485-z
- Badiye, A., Kapoor, N., Kathane, P., & Shukla, R. K. (2020). Quality Control in Forensic DNA Typing. In Forensic DNA Typing: Principles, Applications and Advancements (pp. 585–605). Springer Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981- 15-6655-4_30
- Badiye, A., Kathane, P., & Krishan, K. (2020). Forensic Gait Analysis. In StatPearls. StatPearls Publishing USA. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32491616
- Kathane, P., Jindal, G., Singh, R. (2019). Identification of Human Remains through Molecular Genetics: A Review. Academic Journal of Anthropological Studies.
- Somkuwar, K., Kathane, P., Moon, P., Thakre, V. (2018). Forensic Aspects of Drowning – A Review. Global Journal of Engineering Science and Researches.
- Worked as a programme coordinator for one-day Online Certificate Course on “Contemporary Issues in Forensic Anthropology” organized by SFRMNS, Rashtriya Raksha University, April 2021.
- Worked as a member of organizing committee for five days International Professional Development Programme on Sports Forensics. (22 nd -26 th Feb, 2021).
- Worked as a member of organizing committee in National quiz “Forensic COSMOS” organized by School of Forensic Science & Risk Management, Raksha Shakti University, Ahmedabad, 2020.
- Worked as a member of organizing committee in One Day Workshop on “Forensic Photo-Facial Analysis” organized by Capability Development Institute and Sherlock Institute of Forensic Science India, New Delhi, 2019.
- Worked as a member of organizing committee in One Day Workshop on “Investigraph” organized by Capability Development Institute and Sherlock Institute of Forensic Science India, New Delhi, 2019.
- Worked as a member of organizing committee in National Conference on “Corporate Forensics & Intellectual Property Rights” organized by Govt. Institute of Forensic Science, Nagpur, 2019.
- Worked as a member of organizing committee in National Conference on “Forensic Science: An Interface Between science, Law & Justice” organized by Govt. Institute of Forensic Science, Nagpur, 2017.
- Worked as a member of organizing Committee in “National Level Forensic Expo” Organized by Institute of Forensic Science in Collaboration with Special IG Police Nagpur, 2017.
- Presented paper (Titled: Are we loosing evidentiary value of Fingerprint Evidence in the Court of Law?) in 3rd International Conference ‘Forensic Gyan 2023’ organized by Vivekanand Global University, Jaipur on 13th & 14th October 2023.
- Completed one-week Faculty Development Programme on “Emerging Challenges of Criminal Justice System: Way Forward” organized by School of Security, Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice, Rashtriya Raksha University from 24th February, 2023 to 2nd March, 2023.
- Completed one-week Faculty Development Program on ‘Research Methodology for Social Sciences, Commerce and Management Sciences’ organized by UGC-HRDC Ahilya University starting from 31st October 2022 to 5th November 2022.
- Completed five days international workshop on “Data Science with Machine Learning” organized by Directorate of Research & Publications, Rashtriya Raksha University, Gujarat 2022.
- Participated in Workshop jointly organized by Rashtriya Raksha University and National Commission for Women on “A New Face of Gender-Based Violence: Acid Attack” on 30th December 2021.
- Completed five days International Professional Development Programme on Sports Forensics. (22 nd – 26 th Feb, 2021)
- Participated in 6 th International Conference on “Cyber & Digital Forensics” Organized by ISAR on 26th & 27th June 2021.
- Served as a member of Scientific Committee in three conferences organized by IASR.
- Participated in One Day Workshop on “Forensic Photo-Facial Analysis” organized by Capability Development Institute and Sherlock Institute of Forensic Science India, New Delhi, 2019.
- Participated in One Day Workshop on “Investigraph” organized by Capability Development Institute and Sherlock Institute of Forensic Science India, New Delhi, 2019.
- Participated in One Day National Conference on “Developments in Sciences & Eradication of superstitions” organized by SFS College, Nagpur, 2019.
- Participated in One Day Workshop on “Phantom waves” in an event “CHIASMA” organized by Ahmedabad University, Ahmedabad, 2019.
- Participated in One Day Workshop on “World at Microscale” in an event “CHIASMA” organized by Ahmedabad University, Ahmedabad, 2019.
- Participated in One Day Workshop on “Decoding Life” in an event “CHIASMA” organized by Ahmedabad University, Ahmedabad, 2019.
- Participated in National Seminar on “Integrating Forensic Science & Awareness Against Crime” organized by Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur (C.G.), India, 2018.
- Participated in One Day National Conference on “The Role of Science and Technology in Crime Prevention” organized by B. T. Institute of Excellence, Sagar and The Indian Science Congress Association, Sagar-Chapter, in association with The State Forensic Science Laboratory. Sagar, 2019.
- Participated in International Conference on “Advances in Forensic DNA Technology” organized by Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Institute of Forensic Science And Criminology, Bundelkhand University, Jhansi, India, 2018.
- Participated in National Symposium on “Application of Forensic Sciences, Cyber Security & Forensic Accounting for Prevention & Investigation of Crime” organized by Kamala Nehru Mahavidyalaya, Nagpur, 2018
- Participated in One day workshop on “Capacity Building, Soft Skills development & Higher Studies” organized by Govt. Institute of Forensic Science, Nagpur, 2018.
- Participated in National Conference on “Modern Science & Religious Beliefs Response of Contemporary Religious to Recent Developments in Science” organized by SFS College, Nagpur, 2018.
- Participated in “Communication Skills Workshop” organized by Dhanwate National College, Nagpur 2017.
- Forensic Science Development Society, Lucknow.
- Working on a project under the aegis of PAIF.
- Under Graduation – 06
- Post-Graduation – 10