Vision

The School of Forensic Science & Risk Management (SFSRM) aspires to be a global landmark of Forensic Intellectual Excellence embodying the passion to constantly elevate standards of academics, research, training, consultancy services and allied practices.

Mission

To dedicate our highest level of professional services in providing best forensic science education, training, research & technological innovations and support for developing competency and expertise among students, scholars and field practitioners for furthering the advantages of forensic science to law enforcement and criminal justice community worldwide with a clear sense of method and purpose making a positive impact.

Board of Studies

Masters in Forensic Psychology

Sr. No.	Name	Designation and Affilation	Photo
1.	Mr. K V Ravi Kumar	Director, Institute of Security Science and Management, Rashtriya Raksha University, Lavad, Gandhinagar
2.	Dr. J R Gaur	Director, School of Forensic Science and Risk Management (SFSRM), Rashtriya Raksha University, Lavad, Gandhinagar
3.	Mahesh A Tripathi	Assistant Professor (Forensic Psychology) School of Forensic Science and Risk Management (SFSRM), Rashtriya Raksha University, Lavad, Gandhinagar
4.	Dr. Jay Kumar Ranjan	Assistant Professor Department of Psychology, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi-221005 Uttar Pradesh
5.	Dr. Ranjeeta Kumari	Senior Scientific Officer Central Forensic Science Laboratory CBI New Delhi
6.	Prof (Dr.) Sanjukta Das	Professor & Head Department of Psychology, University of Calcutta

Masters in Forensic Science

Sr. No.	Name	Designation and Affilation	Photo
1.	Mr. K V Ravi Kumar	Director, Institute of Security Science and Management, Rashtriya Raksha University, Lavad, Gandhinagar
2.	Dr. J R Gaur	Dean, School of Forensic Science and Risk Management (SFSRM), Rashtriya Raksha University, Lavad, Gandhinagar
3.	Mahesh A Tripathi	Assistant Professor (Forensic Psychology) School of Forensic Science and Risk Management (SFSRM), Rashtriya Raksha University, Lavad, Gandhinagar
4.	Dr. Devashish Bose	Professor & Head, Department of Criminology and Forensic Science, Dr. H.S. Gour Vishwavidyalaya Sagar, Madhya Pradesh.
5.	Mr. M.C. Joshi	Dy Director & Scientist D, Central Forensic Science Laboratory, Chandigarh Unit at Shimla Directorate of Forensic Science Services.
6.	Mr. U Ram Mohan, IPS	Superintendent of Police, CID (Crime) Hyderabad Telangana Police
7.	Dr. Parvesh Sharma	Assistant Professor School of Forensic Science and Risk Management (SFSRM), Rashtriya Raksha University, Lavad, Gandhinagar

About School of School of Forensic Science & Risk Management (SFSRM)

The School of Forensic Science and Risk Management (SFSRM) is one of the pioneer and flagship schools of the Rashtriya Raksha University and has assumed the position of scholastic nucleus in the overall academic set up of the university. The School of Forensic Science & Risk Management has been established specifically with an aim to prepare trained & skilled human resource specifically for Scientific Investigation of Crime. The landscape of Crime investigation has witnessed a sea change with respect to amalgamation of scientific techniques with traditional & contemporary methods of policing & forensic services. The forensic sciences are used around the world to resolve complex crimes, civil disputes, to justly enforce criminal laws and government regulations and to ensure justice delivery to public at large. Forensic scientists and their expertise are in huge demand for objective and Scientific method of finding the truth and to seek justice in a legal proceeding. Forensic science offers a rewarding career and opportunity where the knowledge of science can be purposefully and passionately applied for the good of society.

The School of Forensic Science & Risk Management at RRU is manned by distinguished academicians and renowned forensic scientists constantly striving for excellence in applied research, teaching, learning and innovations in the field of forensics. SFSRM offers various Masters level academic programmes in Forensic Science, Forensic Psychology, Forensic Accountancy and Fraud Investigation, and research programmes such as M. Phil. and Ph.D. degrees. SFSRM is also actively involved in conducting various short term certification and executive development programmes in specialized areas of forensics. The school is well equipped with the state of art laboratory facilities comprising of highly advanced and sophisticated instruments which in turn are the backbone of the school’s infrastructure with respect to education and research. SFSRM offers a highly jubilant yet competitive environment to its students, research scholars and faculties with ample opportunities to interact with eminent speakers and personalities through Forensic Intellectual Research Scientific & Technological Dialogue – FIRST Dialogue forum. The School emphasizes on holistic learning and strategic investigation techniques which are crucial in achieving the vision and mission of our university of overall National Security.

The SFSRM dwells upon its state of the art forensic technologies, intellectual capital, emancipatory pedagogy and global educational standards to remain a preferred choice of students and researchers. The SFSRM offers a range of forensic consultancy services to CBI, CID, State Police Agencies, and others and is one of the unique examples of collaboration between academia and field practitioners. The academic eco system in the school is such that it offers an all-inclusive exposure to the budding forensic experts while at the same time rendering them cutting edge training in the variegated fields of forensic sciences.

The School hosts a warm, educating and enthusiastic ambience for overall grooming of the students to excel and contribute in ground breaking research of the Forensic and Risk Management domain. The SFSRM invites you to visit our infrastructure and research facilities and interact with faculty and staff to explore areas of scientific and research collaboration. sfsrm@rru.ac.in.

Programmes & Course Objectives

Faculty

Dr. Sumit Kumar Choudhary Assistant Professor	Mr. Mahesh A Tripathi Assistant Professor	Dr. Shweta Sharma Assistant Professor
Dr. Kalpesh B. Solanki Assistant Professor	Mr. Sudhanshu Shekher Tiwari Assistant Professor	Ms. Prachi J. Kathane Assistant Professor
Dr. Parvesh Sharma Assistant Professor	Mr. Mohinder Singh Emeritus Resource Faculty	Dr. Rajesh Kumar Verma Adjunct Faculty
Professor (Dr.) V.V. Pillay Adjunct Professor	Mr. Benjamin Rue, French Ministry of Defense-SMASH Adjunct Professor

LABORATORY STAFF

Ms. Dipika Mistry Scientific Assistant	Mr. Shakti Prakash Mishra Scientific Assistant

Administrative Office

Mr. Mahendra Chauhan Administrative Officer	Kirtibhai Vaghela Office Assistant
Ms. Gitanjali Dass Junior Research Fellow	Ms. Rinchon Sangkhro Junior Research Fellow

International Faculty

Dr. Ivan Siparov	Dr. George Richards	Amory Y. Clarke
Emilio NUZZOLESE	Michael W. Streed	Zack Kowalske

Dr. Ivan Siparov

Dr. Ivan Siparov, Chief Forensic Officer in Forensic Audio Department, ACUSTEK, Ireland.

He has a more than a decade of experience in acoustics. He is involved in many forensic case consultancies in the area of forensic speaker recognition. He conducted a training program and delivered lectures at SFSRM, RRU on “Voice Examination”.

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Dr George Richards,

Associate Professor, Criminal Justice,

Edinboro University, Pennsylvania.

He has over 25 years of experience in teaching criminal justice, crime prevention, and public administration. He was a Fulbright Scholar at School of Criminology, Rashtriya Raksha University. He has delivered lectures on various topics during his visit at SFSRM, RRU on “Criminology and Court room testimony”.

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Amory Y. Clarke

Consultant Clinical Psychologist

Dr Clarke has PhD in Clinical Psychology for Duquesne University in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, USA. He also did a post-doctoral fellowship at Duquesne University. His dissertation research focused on complex psychological trauma. He moved to the United Kingdom in 1998 and began working at South London & Maudsley National Health Service (NHS) in London in forensic mental health services. He has been a lecturer at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology, and Neuroscience (IoPPN) at Kings College London for many years. His main area of interest is the overlap between criminal justice and mental health services.

Dr Clarke is currently a consultant psychologist and head of psychology for Acute, Crisis & Complex Care at South London & Maudsley NHS in Croydon. He has done trainings and lectures for staff and students in R&R around the world.

He has delivered the Forensic Neuro-Criminology Programme at SFSRM, RRU.

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Emilio NUZZOLESE, DDS, MSc, PhD

Researcher and Assistant Professor in Legal Medicine at University of Turin (Italy) and Head of Human Identification Laboratory, Medico-legal Institute of Turin.

He Graduated in dentistry at the University of Bari (Italy) in 1994. Holds post-graduate degrees in Legal Medicine, Forensic Sciences and Forensic Odontology, plus a Research Doctorate degree (PhD) on Analytic Morphometry.

Expert witness in Civil and Penal Court for dental disputes and professional liability, and Expert before the International Penal Court.

Associative involvements: participating odontologist in the INTERPOL DVI Forensic Odontology Sub-Working Group, since 2010. President and Founder of the Civil Protection Association Dental Team DVI Europe (www.dentalteamdvi.it). Co-founder and President of Forensic Odontology for Human Rights (www.afohr.org). Fellow of the Odontology Section of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences (www.aafs.org), since 2011. He presented over 100 papers in national and international forensic sciences meetings and journals and has been invited speaker in several congresses in Italy and abroad (Canada, China, Indonesia, India, Hungary, Nepal, Romania, Sudan, USA, UK), starting in 2006 as Invited Speaker at the forensic dentistry session of the FDI World Dental Congress in Shenzen (Republic of China).

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Visiting / Eminent Speakers

Mr. P.K. Patel

Fingerprint Expert

Mr. A.K. Saxena

Retd. Commandant, Indian Coast Guards

Dr. Anjani Singh Tomar

Associate Professor of Law, Gujarat National Law University

Dr. Adarsh Kumar

Professor (Forensic Medicine), AIIMS, New Delhi

Mr. Mohinder Singh

Retd. GEQD, Hyderabad

Dr. Ranjeet Singh

Founder Managing Director, SIFS India Private Limited

Dr. Asha Srivastava

Principal Scientific Officer & HOD of Forensic Psychology CFSL/CBI/New Delhi

Mr. M C Joshi

GEQD Shimla & Deputy Director CFSL Chandigarh

Dr. Harsh Sharma

Director SFSL Sagar, Madhya Pradesh

Col. (Dr.) Ram Athavale

Consultant and Professor in CBRN Security

Dr Sibichen K Mathew

Commissioner of Income Tax in the Indian Revenue Service (IRS).

Mr. P.K. Patel

Fingerprint Expert

Former Fingerprint expert retired from Directorate of Forensic Science, Gujarat. He has decades of experience in Fingerprint Examination, due to his association with not only from a government organizations but also from industrial tie ups with big giants like Reliance Securities etc. He has been associated for a long time with SFSRM and has been providing lectures and hands-on training on fingerprint and pattern examination.

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Mr. A.K. Saxena,

Retd. Commandant, Indian Coast Guards.

His varied experience during his service enriches the learners towards practicality of the subject associated. He has been associated with Disaster Management studies & Marine Forensics at SFSRM, RRU.

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Dr. Anjani Singh Tomar,

Associate Professor of Law, Gujarat National Law University.

She has been associated with SFSRM and delivered sessions on IPC, CrPC, IEA and court room testimony to students as well as trainees of different courses at SFSRM.

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Dr. Adarsh Kumar,

Professor (Forensic Medicine), AIIMS, New Delhi.

He has delivered lectures on “Forensic Medicine and Wound ballistics” at SFSRM, RRU. He is a renowned Forensic Medicine Expert globally known for his contribution in many case testimonies.

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Mr. Mohinder Singh,

Retd. GEQD, Hyderabad.

He is a distinguished Forensic Scientist and has contributed immensely in the area of Questioned Document Examination. He delivered talks on “Questioned Document Examination” at SFSRM.

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Dr. Ranjeet Singh,

Founder Managing Director, SIFS India Private Limited.

SIFS is an established name in the area of Forensic Investigation, as a leading private organization dealing with many different types of Forensic Examination. It is the brainchild of Mr. Ranjeet Singh. He has delivered his valuable insights on “Forensic Entrepreneurship” at SFSRM, RRU.

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Dr. Asha Srivastava,

Principal Scientific Officer & Head of the Department of Forensic Psychology CFSL/CBI/New Delhi.

Dr. Asha has more than 25 years of experience in the field of Forensic Psychological technique. She has examined more than 5000 subjects in 2000cases referred by CBI, NIA, Delhi Police, Armed Forces and other Law enforcement Agencies in the country. She has appeared in various courts as expert witness.

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Mr. M C Joshi,

GEQD Shimla & Deputy Director CFSL Chandigarh.

Mr. Joshi has rendered illustrious service in the field of Forensic Document examination since last 35 years. He has been trained at several international forensic labs including FBI and he is a recipient of Union Home Minister Award for his contributions in the field. He has addressed the SFSRM students on Questioned Document Examination.

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Dr. Harsh Sharma,

Director SFSL Sagar, Madhya Pradesh.

Dr. Harsh Sharma is one of the leading forensic scientists of the country. He has more than 30 years of experience of serving forensic labs in various capacities. He is one of the best crime scene experts, who has visited and managed thousands of crime scenes. He has addressed the SFSRM students on Crime Scene Management & Case Studies.

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Col. (Dr.) Ram Athavale

Consultant and Professor in CBRN Security, CBRN Risk Mitigation, Disaster Management and CBRN Incident Management

Key CBRN Expert for On-Site Technical Assistance to EU CBRN CoE Initiative. Functioned as a Free Lance CBRN Security, Disaster Management and Incident Management Consultant / CBRN Security Adviser to some Govt and commercial enterprises. As Senior Advisor CBRN to Indian industry, I have dealt with business development and have been responsible for customized product development and enhancing product viability and placement. He have been a key Advisor to the Govt of India on CBRN Security and Large event CBRN Protection issues. Functioned as Nodal officer for military CBRN preparedness and response during Common Wealth Games, New Delhi 2010.

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PAST & UPCOMING EVENTS

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

• Date Extension Notification – EoI Social Media Risk Management & Forensic ValidationNEW
• EoI for Services of a Consultancy Organization In the area of Social Media Risk Management & Forensic ValidationNEW
• EOI for Foreign Adjunct Faculty
• EOI for Forensic Video Investigation

Faculty

Dr. J R Gaur Director	Mr. Mahesh A Tripathi Assistant Professor	Dr. Shweta Sharma Assistant Professor
Dr. Kalpesh B. Solanki Assistant Professor	Mr. Sudhanshu Shekher Tiwari Assistant Professor	Ms. Prachi J. Kathane Assistant Professor
Dr. Parvesh Sharma Assistant Professor

Tools and Technology

State of the Art Laboratories

INTRODUCTION

School of Forensic Science and Risk Management well established, state of the art, highly equipped viz. Forensic Analytical Laboratory, Forensic Biology Laboratory, Forensic Chemistry Laboratory, Forensic Physics Laboratory, Crime Scene Management, Forensic Photography, Fingerprinting and Document analysis Lab, Polygraph Lab and Brain fingerprinting Lab, Forensic Acoustic Laboratory for varied purposes ranging from academics, students hands on training, research, training of the executives, and consultancy of live criminal cases comprising following auxiliary as well as sophisticated Instruments.

FORENSIC ANALYTICAL LABORATORY

The lab is dedicated for the analysis of various samples from Forensic Chemistry, Biology, Physics and Toxicology laboratories prepared using different sample preparation techniques. The lab is responsible for the confirmatory analysis of these exhibits by providing qualitative and quantitative results. Currently utilised for metal profiling by EDXRF, qualitative and quantitative analysis by UV-Visible Spectrophotometry, simultaneous separation and identification by High Performance Liquid Chromatography. The lab is useful in academics, student’s hands on training, research, training of the executives, and consultancy of live criminal & civil cases as well.

FORENSIC BIOLOGY LABORATORY

The laboratory is devoted for the analysis of several Biological samples such as blood, hair and other biological fluids such as semen, saliva, urine, vaginal secretion, etc. by using several organic, inorganic, qualitative and quantitative techniques. The lab also offers qualitative and quantitative analysis of protein, blood grouping, etc. The laboratory is equipped with numerous auxiliary as well as sophisticated instruments such as Gel electrophoresis, Gel documentation system, Refrigerated centrifuge, and different types of microscopes like Stereo microscope, compound microscope, etc. The lab is utilised in academics, student’s hands on training, research, training of the executives, and consultancy of live criminal & civil cases as well.

FORENSIC PHYSICS LABORATORY

The laboratory is devoted for the Examination of several physical Evidences such as Bullets, Cartridge cases, Firearm, tool marks, glass, soil paint, fibre, etc. This lab is equipped with highly advanced instruments such as comparison microscope, Eyepiece less stereo microscope, High resolution hand- held microscope, etc. Comparison of different samples can also be done in this laboratory with the use of Comparison microscope. The laboratory has its applications in academics, student’s hands on training, research, training of the executives, and consultancy of live criminal cases as well.

FORENSIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY

The laboratory is dedicated to identification of unknown materials that can be encountered at a crime scene. It usually involves trace evidence analysis of Drugs and its metabolites, alcohol and other beverages, arson and explosive residues, fabric, glass composition, gunshot residue, paint and ink, soil, etc. through various colour tests also known as field test/spot test after extracting the same from non-biological matrices. Various extraction procedures viz. Liquid – Liquid Extraction, Solid – Phase Extraction techniques are utilized in isolation of these trace evidences followed by in vitro chromatographic procedures while the final confirmatory analysis is carried out using sophisticated and state of the art instruments. Fume – hood and autoclaves helps to prevent the exposure from the hazardous chemicals. The laboratory is utilised in academics, student’s hands on training, research, training of the executives, and consultancy of live criminal cases as well.

CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION LABORATORY

This laboratory comprises advanced tools that helps in the investigation of a crime scene. The laboratory focuses on improving the investigative skills of students by providing them exposure to mock crime scenes with the use of advanced kits and tools. It Comprises highly advanced instruments, kits & tools viz 3D Crime Scene Scanner, Poly ray kit, Fingerprint development kit, Crime scene kit, DSLR cameras etc. The laboratory is functional in academics, student’s hands on training, research, training of the executives, and consultancy of live criminal cases as well.

FORENSIC DOCUMENT EAMINATION LABORATORY

This laboratory is fully dedicated for the examination of all legal documents like passports, visa,stamps and seals, driving licence, vehicle registration certificate, bank notes, revenue and special stamp, etc. The lab is well equipped with advanced instruments such as VSC 6000/HS, Eyepiece less stereo microscope, etc. These instruments are highly suitable for document verification and authentication under various light frequencies for better visualization and examination. The laboratory is functional in academics, student’s hands on training, research, training of the executives, and consultancy of live criminal & civil cases as well.

MULTIMEDIA FORENSIC LABORATORY

The goal of Multi Media Forensic laboratory is to analyse the images, and video content in order to examine various kind of forensic evidence. It focuses specifically on still images by looking at the authenticity and integrity of data. This advance lab consists of advance equipment such as Amped Five Pro and Amped Authentication are specifically designed to provide a complete solution to process, restore, clarify, and analyse images and video in a simple, fast and precise way. The lab is functional in academics, student’s hands on training, research, training of the executives, and consultancy of live criminal & civil cases as well.

POLYGRAPH LABORATORY

The purpose of Psychology lab is to provide training to students to cope up with real cases related to psychology in future. This lab gives an idea to students of human behaviour, to understand criminal and victim behaviour. This lab has instrument called Polygraph popularly referred to as a lie detector that measures and records several psychological indicators such as blood pressure, pulse, respiration, and skin conductivity while a person is asked and answers a series of questions. The lab is utilised in academics, student’s hands on training, research, training of the executives, and consultancy of live criminal & civil cases as well.

BRAIN FINGERPRINTING LABORATORY

BRAIN FINGERPRINTING LABORATORY is an advance technology which enables the investigator the with the portable system of measuring MERMER – P300 waves related to experiential knowledge of a perpetrator acquired during commission of crime. The technology has been Brain Waive USA to India Adapted for the 1st time for RRU. The existing Technology has been used to Give leads to Forensic Psychologist and Investigating officer in criminal case referred by various investigating Agencies. The technology requires a set of Probes and Targets in the form of images and text Displayed on a monitor for the suspect. It can crucially corroborate evidence for criminal justice system.

FORENSIC ACOUSTIC LABORATORY

The goal of Forensic Acoustic Laboratory is to analyse the audios content in order to produce various kind of forensic evidence. This lab consists of high-end advance equipment Voice Spectrograph specifically designed to provide a complete solution to process, authenticate, and identification of audios in a simple, fast and precise manner. It is unique as it can represent voice signal into different forms in single step. Also, it not only aids in authenticating the audios but also aids in identifying the speaker. It can compare two or more audios in one go. The lab is functional in academics, student’s hands on training, research, training of the executives, and consultancy of live criminal & civil cases as well.

Internship and Placement

• Internship @ SFSRMNEW
• Common Flyer for internshipNEW
• Individual Flyers for internshipNEW

Value added and Certification Programmes

• The World’s only CCTV Video Footage Auditing and Investigation CourseNEW

Academic and Research Programmes

1. Master of Science in Forensic Science Know more
2. Master in Forensic Psychology Know more
3. Master of Science / Master of Commerce in Forensic Accountancy & Financial Investigations Know more NEW
4. M.Phil. in Forensic ScienceNEW

Training Alumni Cells

FIRST Dialogue

Preamble:

FIRST Dialogue is a think – tank and a forum for innovating and discussing ideas through dialogue pertaining to the various facets of Acronym “FIRST” which is read as Forensic Intellectual Research Scientific & Technological Dialogue.

The FIRST Dialogue shall engage itself in providing a platform to various stakeholders associated with any academic dimension or field-craft of Forensic Science and allied discipline to discuss the entire length and breadth of pre-historic, historic, contemporary, emerging and futuristic ideas for creating and disseminating new forms of intellectual capital, top priority research avenues, lofty Scientific elements and most modern Technological Applications. The forum shall undertake activities which shall encompass Discussions, Lectures, Talks, Seminars, Conferences and any other means of communications on Forensics and allied areas for wider dissemination of informations and in turn attracting more ideas to pour in for the overall development of profession and professionals. The aim is to consolidate the present understanding amalgamated with promising ideas for future which can potentially have an impact on the overall forensic, policing, security, peace and criminal justice scenario globally. The forum aspires to involve all ranging from tyro to seasoned professionals for sharing ideas from across the globe.

Motto:

Ideate – Innovate – Implement

Mission Statement:

To provide an ideal and superlative forum for creation, discussion and dissemination of ideas and informations to all stakeholders who aspire to serve forensics better in future through use of new knowledge and innovation.

Vision Statement :

To develop and promote new ideas, innovations and conceptual underpinnings of the forensic science and range of allied academic disciplines incorporating and integrating critical thinking, scientific temper, spirit of research and reformation, effective use of newer technologies and logical and free communication for building superlative intellectual capital for holistic development and attaining excellence in all spheres of professionalism.

Action Statement:

The FIRST Dialogue is committed to evolve itself as the leading deliberation forum on the issues pertaining to forensic science and allied domains and shall make endeavours to bring in best scholarly ideation and exposition consistent with the obligations of the forum to shape the future of the profession and the professionals.

The Logo:

The Logo of FIRST Dialogue symbolizes the Professional Values, Means, Credibility, Ambitions and Global Outreach of the forum through the various elements incorporated in the design. The design depicts the name of the forum, “FIRST Dialogue” aligned diagonally to the central design of Hand Magnifier having its margin in orange and black hue. The lens of the magnifier shows the world map in fingerprint ridge pattern. The hand magnifier is the most fundamental equipment in the hands of any forensic scientist and thus a natural choice. The black and orange colour of the hand magnifier signifies the importance of availability of forensic services round the clock, i.e. the orange signifies the day and the black the night. The world map in the innermost part shows the global ambitions and outreach of the forum. The choice of fingerprint ridge pattern for projection of world map signifies the high level of credibility and trustworthiness in the principles and enterprises of the forum.

Hierarchical Structure & Functioning:

The Governing structure and composition of FIRST Dialogue and their Key responsibilities shall be:

Office Bearers	Composition	Responsibilities
Patron	Hon. Director General of RRU	To support, oversee and ensure the smooth functioning and progression of the forum and to make sure that the forum is fulfilling its objectives stated in the preamble.
Chairman	Head of the Department of Forensic Science	To preside over all the proceedings of all subordinate Hierarchical structure and be the driving force behind all the activities held under the banner of the forum. To give final approval to all plans and proposals submitted to the forum.
Governing	Council Six Selected Faculty Members of Department of Forensic Science Presided over by Chairman	To evaluate, propose, consolidate the plans and proposals put up before the forum and support in strategic implementation. To Counsel and Guide the FIRST Committee on various aspects of functioning of the forum and in identifying thrust areas for activities.
Faculty Convener	Any One selected Faculty Member of the Department of Forensic Science to be nominated by Chairman.	To be the nodal supervisory authority who shall closely monitor day-t-day functioning of the forum. To be the chief faculty contact person in organizing the events under the banner of this forum. To help the student convener and FIRST committee in executing the plans and maintaining finances and expenditures.
Student Convener	Any one Elected or selected student from the programmes run by the Department of Forensic Science.	To be the nodal executive personnel who shall be responsible for carrying out all the activities successfully from organizational point of view. To be the chief coordinator between Faculty Convener and FIRST Committee.
FIRST Committee	Ten Members of students selected or elected from the programmes run by the Department of Forensic Science.	To make plan and proposal and submit to Governing Council through proper channel. To be the executive work force behind all activities planned by the forum. To take care of all activities related to organizing any event under the banner of the forum.

The Finances:

The FIRST Dialogue shall steadily develop an annual plan of revenue and expenditures to smoothly carry out the planned activities in a just, logical and transparent manner. A separate corpus amount shall be deposited in a separate account jointly managed and operated by Faculty Convener and Student convener. They shall be jointly responsible for overseeing all incomes, allocations and expenditures and shall be responsible to get the account audited through Accounts Section, RRU. The account shall be opened in the banking service providers associated with the Rashtriya Raksha University. Annual Budgetary allocation shall be received from the university fund as per the grant and approval of Hon. Director General, RRU. The forum can raise its own funds through membership, participation fees, and sponsorship of the events and from other legitimate sources within the framework of existing rules in this regard.

Governance & Management:

Hierarchical Structure & Functioning:

Patron

Prof. (Dr.) Bimal Patel

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Chairman

Dr. Sumit Kumar Choudhary

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Governing Council

Dr. Sumit Kumar Choudhary

Mr. Mahesh Tripathi

Dr. Shweta Sharma

Dr. Kalpesh Solanki

Mr. Sudhanshu Tiwari

Dr. Parvesh Sharma

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Faculty Convener

Mr. Sudhanshu Tiwari

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Scientific Reports Committee

Ms. Palak Aneja

Ms. Aditi

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Student Convener

Mr. B Rohit Kumar

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Student Committee

Ms. Arya T Dharan

Ms. Kreetika Gaur

Ms. G V Sai Soumya

Ms. Kratika Verma

Ms. Richa Sharma

Ms. Richa Sharma

Mr. Shakti Prakash

Mr. Aashish Kumar

Mr. Nitin Nishad

Mr. Mohammed Afzal

Mr. Divyesh Gopani

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Awards

SFSRM in Media

Research Projects

THE PREAMBLE

1. The School of Forensic Science & Risk Management manned by distinguished academicians and renowned forensic scientists constantly strives for excellence in applied research and pure innovations in the field of forensics. The pursuit of expanding the existing stock of knowledge by exploring newer horizons in all domains of forensics is a passion and proud obsession is a culture in the School. The SFSRM dwells upon its state of the art forensic technologies, laboratory facilities comprising of highly advanced and sophisticated instruments and intellectual capital to steer its scientific endeavour.
2. The SFSRM has made a prominent beginning in the research area, considering the fact that it has been established in 2016. The School has successfully completed Some Research projects, while many others are on-going and some are in process of approval.

RESEARCH PROJECTS

Contact us

Dr. J R Gaur

Rashtriya Raksha University,

Lavad, Dahegam, Gandhinagar – 382305

Phone No. – 079-68126821 (Ext. 302)/6357244820

Email – jrgaur@rru.ac.in

Career@SFSRM

Walk in interview for various positions on purely contractual basis are being scheduled at School of Forensic Science & Risk Management

Research Scholars

Bijin Thomas Zachariah

Forensic & Behavioural Sciences

Title: THE EFFICACY OF R & R MODULE IN NEUROCRIMINILOGY MODEL WITH PRISON POPULATION

Batch: 2015-16

Mode: Part Time

Guide: Dr. Sumit Kumar Choudhary

Status: Pursuing

Aditi

Forensic & Behavioural Sciences

Title: STUDY ON RAPIDLY MUTATING Y-STR MARKERS IN CENTRAL AND WESTERN INDIAN POPULATIONS FOR THE FORENSIC PURPOSE

Batch: 2018-19

Mode: Full Time

Guide: Dr. Sumit Kumar Choudhary

Co-Guide: Dr. Pankaj Shrivastava

Status: Pursuing

Hemlata Pandey

Forensic & Behavioural Sciences

Title: RADIOGRAPHIC STUDY OF DENTAL & SKELETAL DEVELOPMENT MARKERS IN THE AGE GROUP OF 12 TO 21 YEARS IN INDIAN POPULATION FOR ASSESSMENT OF AGES OF MEDICO-LEGAL SIGNIFICANCE

Batch: 2018-19

Mode: Part Time

Guide: Dr. Sumit Kumar Choudhary

Status: Pursuing

Current Job details: Assistant Professor- Forensic Odontology Consultant, Forensic Odontology and Human Identification Laboratory, Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Seth GS Medical College & KEM Hospital, Parel, Mumbai, India

Palak Aneja

Forensic & Behavioural Sciences

Title: ASSESSMENT OF THE DISCRETE ACOUSTIC CHARACTERISTICS OF MORPHED & STANDARD VOICE SAMPLE FOR THE SPEAKER INDENTIFICATION

Batch: 2018-19

Mode: Full Time

Guide: Dr. Sumit Kumar Choudhary

Status: Pursuing

FORENSIC CONSULTANCY SERVICES & CASE INVESTIGATIONS

Introduction

The School of Forensic Science & Risk Management (SFSRM) has a state of the art laboratory with highly advanced and sophisticated instruments. While the instruments are majorly utilized in academics and research, these also find their role in various Executive Development Programmes (EDPs), workshops and certificate courses. SFSRM offers comprehensive consultancy services with competitive charges based on per sample analysis. The service comprises from evidence analysis in crime cases to independent sample testing. The scope ranges from and covers the domain like tool mark analysis, biological fluid examination, blood grouping, blood comparison, questioned documents analysis, fingerprint examination, multimedia evidence analysis, crime scene photography and 3D crime scene scanning. The School also offers psychological examination via polygraph, layered voice analysis; criminal profiling, IQ test and specific learning disability tests by forensic & RCI registered Psychologists.

SFSRM equipment and instrument range include; Polygraph; Layered Voice analysis; Crime Scene Light Sources; 3D Crime Scanner; ESDA; VSC; Eye piece less Stereo – Microscope; Simple and Compound Microscope; High Speed Desk – Top Centrifuge; Comparison Microscope; UV – VIS Spectrophotometer; EDXRF; HPLC; ATR – FTIR; Brain Fingerprinting technology and Other auxiliary equipments. The School is in the process of strengthening its overall laboratory and analytical instrumentation capacity which will include Forensic Accountancy & Financial Investigation softwares and GC-MS/MS besides setting up of new state of the Art labs in the area of Sports Forensics, Chemical Safety and Accident & Crash Investigation Lab.

Objectives

1. To support the Government Law Enforcement agencies in availing quality & reliable forensic services for crime investigations & testing of evidentiary clue materials.
2. To offer the forensic analytical services to private investigators, corporates, pharmaceutical industries, Sports bodies and public at large in resolving complex issues.
3. To enable the investigators and people in getting speedy analysis & reports from the in-house forensic experts of the SFSRM.

1. 25 % reduction in all the above charges shall be given to the Government Institutes / Police Personals/ Security Services Agencies/ Investigating Services.
2. GST & Other taxes shall be applicable extra.
3. Professional Services for court Testimony on above shall attract Rs. 10,000 + TA&DA.
4. 40 % reduction in all the above rates shall be given to Research Scholars & Students from Educational Institutions on a case-to-case basis.
5. Institutions / individuals seeking verbal opinion may be given 25% reduction in the charges, upon the understanding that no no written report or expert witness service shall be provided.
6. All prescribed Charges shall be valid till revised and notified again.

Gallery

Brain Fingerprinting Training Workshop

FIRST Dialogue – Lecture of Dr. Asha Srivastava

FIRST Dialogue – Lecture of Dr. Harsh Sharma

FIRST Dialogue – Inauguration

Forensic Cosmos – 2020

Visit of DG BPR&D KNPU Forensic Chief

Visit of IG Trg., BPR&D