Ms. Labhini Rahangdale , Dr. Raju Nandhakumar
Miss. Labhini Rahangdale holds a Master of Science degree in Forensic Science and is currently an Assistant Professor, specializing in forensic fingerprint and questioned document analysis. With two years of teaching experience, Miss. Labhini Rahangdale has effectively imparted knowledge in various forensic subjects, ensuring that students gain a comprehensive understanding of the field. Miss. Labhini Rahangdale has also qualified the University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC NET). Before transitioning to academia, Miss. Labhini Rahangdale served as a Senior Forensic Analyst in a private company. In this role, Miss. Labhini Rahangdale was responsible for handling a variety of fire and arson-related cases, applying rigorous scientific methods and critical thinking to solve complex forensic challenges. Miss. Labhini Rahangdale has knowledge in fingerprint and questioned document analysis, combined with practical experience in the field, makes a valuable contributor to both the academic and professional forensic communities.
Dr. R. Nandhakumar, a professor, specializes in organic and supramolecular chemistry. He received both his UG, PG and Ph.D., degree in Chemistry from Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India. Presently, he is the Professor of Chemistry at the Division of Physical Sciences, Karunya Institute of Technology and Science. His research interests include Carbon-based materials, Fluorescent Chemosensors, and Forensic sciences. He has successfully completed several projects from various funding agencies and guided six doctoral students. To his credit, he has written four books, seven book chapters, two international patents (granted), fifteen national patents (twelve granted), and published more than 190 research papers (including 5 review articles) in peer-reviewed international and national journals.