Lovely Professional University
PhD Forensic Science from Forensic Entomology
Hi, I’m
Muskan
Doctoral Researcher
Rohtak
Summary
Throughout my studentship I have been a thinker and studious Agrade student. Now based on this solid foundation, I want to achieve success in my research and teaching career.
Education
Lovely Professional UniversityJalandhar, Punjab
PhD Forensic Science from Forensic Entomology
University Overview
Status: Thesis submitted
Chandigarh University
Master of Science in Forensic Science from Forensic Biology & Forensic Toxicology
University Overview
Status: Completed
Maharishi Dayanand University
Bachelor of Science (Medical)
University Overview
Status: Completed
Skills
Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (GCMS)
High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
Solid Phase Extraction (SPE)
SPSS
MS Office
Fieldofspecialization
- Forensic Toxicology & Entomo-toxicology
- Forensic Biology & Serology
Phdresearch
Medicolegal Pertinence of Cadaver Entomofauna for Determination of Time Since Death and Cause of Death, Aug 2019-thesis submitted, Dr. Saurabh Shukla, Dr. Dasari Harish, My PhD research project is from field of entomo-toxicology. This field is a fusion of entomology and toxicology. The aim of this project is to estimate Post Mortem Interval (PMI), detect drug through maggots and observe the effects caused by drug on lifecycle of insects. The experiments performed were total 8 in number which covers four different season and two different locations of Punjab, India. In these experiments, goat meat was used as substrate and a drug was spiked inside the meat sample with 5 different concentration and one sample were used blank as control in each experiment. After spiking drug, meat samples were placed in different jars which were labelled and were kept in open environment to observe natural decomposition process. All the samples were observed after interval of every 4 hours. Flies were collected for identification and maggots were collected drug detection. Lifecycle of entomological decomposers was observed for the estimation of Post Mortem Interval. The collected flies were identified using taxonomical keys and drug detection was done using Solid Phase Extraction, Gas Chromatography- Mass Spectrophotometry and High Performance- Liquid Chromatography. The effects caused on lifecycle of insects by drug were observed to gain the accuracy in estimating PMI.
Msthesis
Estimation of Stature from Upper Limb measurements in Males and Females of Brahmin Community, Dr. Sahil Sharma, The study was conducted on 200 individuals of Brahmin community including 100 males and 100 females. The study was aimed to estimate the stature using upper limbs i.e. half hand length and maximum hand length as well as live stature was also measured. The maximum stature recorded in males was 182 cms with minimum being 160 cms. In case of females, the maximum stature recorded was 172 cms with minimum being 145 cms. The data was subjected to statistical analysis using regression equation to estimate the stature. The regression equation was calculated from height, half hand length and maximum hand length. Coefficient of determination (R SQUARE) for stature according to half hand length in males was 0.424354. Coefficient of determination (R SQUARE) for stature according to maximum hand length in males was 0.47709. Coefficient of determination (R SQUARE) for stature according to half hand length in females was 0.511651. Coefficient of determination (R SQUARE) for stature according to maximum hand length in females was 0.516613. Positive results were found in this study and the standard error was less. So the stature of an individual can be estimated accurately from maximum hand length and half hand length.
Research
- Six months, MS, stature estimation through upper limb measurement of Brahmin population
- Four years, PhD, forensic entomo-toxicology
Paperspublished
- Determination of Asenapine Maleate from Maggots by Solid-Phase Extraction and Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectroscopy: A Forensic Entomo-toxicological approach, Accepted
- Drugs and their Effects on Development Rate of Decomposers: An Entomotoxicological Approach, Published, Journal of Punjab Academy of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, 20, 2, 180-183, 10.5958/0974-083X.2020.00126.0
- Identification of Wild Animals from Pugmarks- A Review, Published, Journal of Punjab Academy of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, http://dx.doi.org/10.5958/0974-083X.2021.00080.7
Bookchapterspublished
- Small Size, Big Impact: Insects for Cadaver Examination, Crime Scene Management within Forensic Science, Singh J., Sharma N.R., Springer, 2022, 75-92, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-6683-4_3
- Review on Clinical Forensic Medicine, Crime Scene Management within Forensic Science, Singh J., Sharma N.R., Springer, 2022, 211-239, https://doi.org/10.1007/978981-16-6683-4_9
Awards
Biography of Dead through Insects: A prospective study in Punjab, India, Mid year CME-cum-Conference 2022, Punjab Academy of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Kalpana Chawla Govt. Medical College, Karnal, Haryana, 1st position, https://drive.google.com/file/d/1djnrG9Sy84M2t55hrp8k6WMhSGKBjvd1/view?usp=drivesdk
Oralpresentations
- Medico-Legal Importance of Insects in Estimation of PMI & Detection of Drug, Annual International Conference on Forensic Sciences (AICFS-2023), Geeta University, Haryana, Second Prize, https://drive.google.com/file/d/1J6HeJ3qgsYjyK8YZvaUMOAHhZsbuAaOK/view?usp=drivesdk
- Forensic Entomology- The Study of Effect and Detection of Drug, National Conference on Forensic Advancements & Technological Explorations (FATE-2022), Lovely Professional University, Punjab, First Prize
- Biography of Dead through Insects: A prospective study in Punjab, India, Mid year CME-cum-Conference 2022, Punjab Academy of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Kalpana Chawla Govt. Medical College, Karnal, Haryana, https://drive.google.com/file/d/1djnrG9Sy84M2t55hrp8k6WMhSGKBjvd1/view?usp=drivesdk
- Cadaver Biography through Insects: A Prospective Study in Northern Region of India, International Forensic Forum 2021: Traversing through the Crime, Criminal Mind to the Courtroom, Sharda University, Greater Noida, https://drive.google.com/file/d/12pS0HPaxdNR8zyiJtW68IegL21Lco03/view?usp=drivesdk
Extracurricular Activities
Blood donation
Posterpresentations
- Entomotoxicology as an alternative approach, National conference on Challenges & Innovations in criminal justice system, Bundelkhand University, Jhansi, 3rd position, https://drive.google.com/file/d/12Isy1cXwqNaBdacFLEglc7ndHG68hqL7/view?usp=drivesdk
- Drug abuse and its effect on adults in India, National conference on Cutting edge research and innovation in Biotechnology and other life sciences, Chandigarh group of colleges, Landran, Mohali
- Entomotoxicology as a tool of drug detection, National conference on Forensic Science, Amity University, Gurugram, https://drive.google.com/file/d/12WJ2hD7bsDMNUrJu_zkInXG_3Elqsqp/view?usp=drivesdk
Training
- 15 days, Regional Forensic Science Laboratory, Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh, India, https://drive.google.com/file/d/12Qz20fZv6miRnxSLJItGNw2HYsxh8ebn/view?usp=drivesdk
- 50 days, State Forensic Science Laboratory, Hyderabad, Telangana, India, https://drive.google.com/file/d/12JANrd4hbnswO8894Hy8sBmzFmVW7yLi/view?usp=drivesdk
Disclaimer
The above information is true to the best of my knowledge and belief and if given opportunity to work in your organization, I would be working for the best of your organization.
Accomplishments
Participated in different National and International conferences and won best presentation awards for same
Timeline
Chandigarh University
Master of Science in Forensic Science from Forensic Biology & Forensic Toxicology
05.2019
Maharishi Dayanand University
Bachelor of Science (Medical)
05.2017