ABOUT AMITY UNIVERSITY

Amity University is a highly research-focussed, innovation-driven and interdisciplinary University with over 35,000 full-time students at its main campus in Noida (Delhi NCR). The focus on quality has led the University to be ranked # 35 among all Indian Universities in NIRF 2023, the # 1 Private University since the last nine years by India Today and amongst the top 3% Universities globally by QS and Times Higher Education. Amity is also the only University in India to have US regional accreditation by WASC (USA) and by QAA (UK). It is part of the Amity Education Group with over 2,00,000 students across campuses in 16 countries.

About Amity Institute of Forensic Sciences

Amity Institute of Forensic Sciences, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Noida, India is a leading premier institute dedicated to nation service. It offers higher education in forensic sciences at three programmes levels: UG- B.Sc. (Forensic Sciences) (Honours / Research), PG- M.Sc. (Forensic Sciences) & M.Sc. (Cyber Forensic & Cyber Security) and Doctorate- Ph.D. (Forensic Sciences) in Full Time and Part Time. All the courses aim to instil in student’s professional acumen, skills and capabilities to deal with different areas of life.

Amity Institute of Forensic Sciences is an institute of Amity University came into existence by an act under the Amity University (Uttar Pradesh) Act, 2005 and it has also been listed under ‘Educational Institutions’ in the U.P. Govt. website (http://www.upgov.nic.in/). Its main aim is to conduct important professional courses that can ensure employment to passing-out students. In addition, several short-term training and capacity building programmes are being offered by the institute. The institute has organized National and International conferences, workshops, seminars, faculty development programs, refresher courses, value added courses and quiz competitions

ABOUT DIRECTORATE OF FORENSICS SERVICES, HIMACHAL PRADESH

The journey of Directorate of Forensics Services commenced with the creation of State Forensic Science Laboratory on 13-12-1988 at Police Headquarters, Shimla. The organization primarily caters to the needs of investigation agencies viz. Police, Vigilance, CID. Also, rendering services to judiciary, universities, boards, banks, enquiry commissions and other government departments. Before it came into existence, the said departments were dependent on central government institutions: Central Forensic Science Laboratories, Government Examiner of Questioned Documents and Serologist to the Government of India, Kolkata.

Himachal Forensics scaled new heights to emerge first amongst State & Central Forensic Labs in the country after becoming member of Asian Forensic Sciences Network (AFSN). Also DFS, HP appeared on the global map when succeeded in getting ISO/IEC 17025:2005 (2018) and thereafter ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditation from NABL and became fifth State FSL & first RFSL NABL accredited labs in the country. Likewise, NDPS division of State FSL got registered with the United Nations Office on Drugs & Crime (UNODC) to participate in the International Collaborative Exercise (ICE) as a measure of quality assurance programme with the United Nation Lab.

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ABOUT FORENSIC SCIENCE LABORATORY (GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI)

Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL), Government of NCT of Delhi was approved in the 8 th Five year Plan (1992-97) for state of Delhi and was inaugurated on 18.02.1995. It is accredited by the National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL) and is notified as Examiner of Electronic Evidence under section 79A of IT Act of 2000/ISO/IEC 17025:2017. The Laboratory coordinates, develops and disseminates new valuable information in investigations and management of crime scenes to different law enforcement agencies of state and to cases of national importance (NIA, CBI). The Laboratory has a 24x7 Crime Scene Management Division functional at various districts of NCT of Delhi that assists in the scientific investigations of crime scenes. FSL takes pride in ensuring the on-going quality of services in the field of Forensic DNA/Biology-Serological Examination, Toxicology, General Chemistry & Post Blast Residual Samples Examination, Forensic Documents Examination, Digital Evidence (Cyber Forensic Division) & Audio Video Examination, General Physical Matching & samples of Building Materials, Metals etc., Decipherment of original number from theft/stolen vehicles, Ballistics & Fire Arm Examination, Finger Print Comparison, Forensic Psychological examination, Crime Scene Examination support and Forensic Photography through use of innovative scientific techniques to resolve the conventional and new patterns of crime. Recently, Hon. Lieutenant Governor of Delhi Shri V.K Saxena inaugurated the state-of-the-art new Annexe building of Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL), Delhi that is equipped with latest techniques of International Standards. The laboratory plays a pivotal role in providing multi - disciplinary training to professionals and has signed MOU’s with premium institutions that encourages its scientific officers/officials for research activities on latest forensic issues.

ABOUT CONFERENCE

The "1st International Conference on Forensics, Security & Law (ICFSL-2024)" is an event poised to explore and discuss the cutting-edge advancements in forensic sciences, global security, and the legal challenges that define our contemporary world. In the 21st century, where science and technology have rapidly transformed every facet of life, this conference recognizes the inseparable interplay between crime, criminology, and a myriad of related disciplines. Our aim is to provide a platform that transcends traditional boundaries, fostering collaboration and understanding among experts, scholars, and practitioners from diverse fields.

In alignment with the evolving landscape of crime prevention, our conference adopts a multidisciplinary approach to address the complex challenges faced by modern society. The overarching theme of our conference, "Advancements in Forensic Sciences, Global Security & Legal Challenges," underscores the critical role played by forensics, security, and law in the pillars of our contemporary criminal justice system. We invite researchers, policymakers, and professionals to join us on this journey as we collectively shape the future of criminal justice, promoting social justice and striving to build a safer, more equitable world.

Participants would be able –

  1. To comprehend real time cases and assimilate global security, forensic investigation, and discuss pros & cons from legal context.
  2. To discuss recent advancements in forensic sciences, global security, and law.
  3. To provide in-depth knowledge in different instruments required for examination of various evidences (physical, chemical, biological, medical, questioned handwritings/signatures, fraudulent documents/digital signatures and digital & multimedia exhibits, etc.).
  4. To understand application prospects of forensics sciences, global security & law in real time scenarios.

This conference is primarily meant for, though not limited to:

  • Students
  • Research Scholars/ Post-Doctoral Scholars
  • Academicians
  • Scientists
  • Lawyers and Judges
  • Industry Professionals

CALL FOR PAPERS

Interested participants may submit their abstracts for oral or poster presentation in suitable tracks including basic sciences/interdisciplinary subjects.

Main Tracks Sub-Tracks
T01 - Forensic Biological Sciences Forensic Biology | Forensic Serology | Forensic Anthropology | Wildlife Forensics | Forensic Entomology | DNA Fingerprinting | Bioinformatics | Biological Instrumentation | Biosensors
T02 - Forensic Chemical Sciences Forensic Chemistry | Forensic Toxicology | Explosives | Forensic Pharmacology | Chemoinformatics | Chemical Instrumentation | Chemical Sensors
T03 - Forensic Physical Sciences Forensic Physics | Forensic Ballistics | Questioned Documents | Dermatoglyphics | Forensic Acoustics | Multimedia Forensics | Audio Forensics | Physical Instrumentation | Physical Sensors
T04 - Computer Forensics Cyber Forensics | Digital Forensics | Mobile Forensics | Network Forensics | Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
T05 - Crime Scene Investigation & Management Traditional Crime Scene Investigation Method| Modern Crime Scene Investigation Method (3D Crime Scene Scanner) | Crime Scene Management
T06 - Behavioural Sciences Criminology | Forensic Psychology | Polygraph | Narco-Test | Brain Mapping/Fingerprinting | Layered Voice Stress Analysis | Criminal Profiling
T07 - Medico-Legal Studies Forensic Medicine | Sexual Jurisprudence/ Forensic Gynaecology | Forensic Psychiatry | Virtual Autopsy
T08 - Global Security Homeland Security | Digital Security | Chemical Security | Bioterrorism | Health Security | Police Sciences | Industrial Security | Coastal and Maritime Security | Security Management | Security entrepreneurship | Border control | Human trafficking | Cyberterrorism
T09 - Law Forensic Justice | Civil Jurisprudence | Criminal Jurisprudence | Juvenile Delinquency
T10 - Forensic Accounting & Fraud Investigations Forensic Audit | Financial Investigations | Data Analytics | Stock Market Fraud | Insurance Fraud | Corruption | Procurement Fraud

Important Dates

Last Date of Registration and Abstract Submission 11th March 2024 (Registration has been closed)
Notification for Acceptance of Abstract 18th March 2024
Full Length Paper Submission 26th March 2024 (Extended till 7th April 2024)

*Abstract submission and conference registration has to be done simultaneously.

*All submitted/ presented abstracts will be included in the conference abstract book.

*Presented/ peer-reviewed/ selected full papers will be published in SCOPUS indexed journals.

Registration Link: https://amity.edu/nspg/ICFSL2024/

Registration Fees

The registration fee for the conference includes a conference kit, lunch and high tea on conference dates.

S. No.

Category

National

International

Till 26th March

Late Registration (after 26th March)

Till 26th March

Late Registration (after 26th March)

1.

Students (UG/PG)

Rs.1000/-

Rs.1500/-

$25

$35

2.

Amity University Noida Campus Alumni

3.

Research Scholars/ Post- Doctoral Fellows

Rs.1500/-

Rs.2000/-

4.

Faculty/Scientist/Lawyers/

Judges/Industry Person/Other Professionals

Rs.2000/-

Rs.2500/-

$50

$60

5.

Accompanying person (one)

Rs.1000/-

$25

*NOTE: GST as applicable extra

#ACCOMODATION

Limited accommodation is available for participants in the university hostels on payment basis.

Chief Guest

Dr. (Mrs.) Amita Dev
Vice-Chancellor of Indira Gandhi Delhi Technical University for Women, Delhi, India

Guest of Honour

Dr. Meenakshi Mahajan
Director Forensics, Directorate of Forensics Services, Himachal Pradesh, Shimla Hills, Junga, India

Ms. Deepa Verma
Director, Forensic Science Laboratory, Govt. of NCT of Delhi, India

Eminent Speakers

Prof. (Dr.) G. S. Sodhi
Professor, Department of Chemistry & Forensic Science Unit, S.G.T.B. Khalsa College, University of Delhi, India

Dr. Indira Sudha
Director, Central Finger Print Bureau (CFPB), National Crime Record Bureau, New Delhi, India

Prof. (Mrs.) Vimal Rarh
Professor, Dept. of Chemistry, Coordinator, Forensic Science Unit, S.G.T.B. Khalsa College, UoD. Program Director, UGC-MMTTC-A centre of UGC & Ministry of Education, GoI

Prof. (Dr.) Rajinder Singh
Professor & Former Head, Department of Forensic Science Punjabi University, Patiala, India

Dr. A. K. Jaiswal
Senior Scientist, Department of Forensic Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (A.I.I.M.S.) New Delhi, India

Dr. Madhuri Gupta
Senior Scientist, National Poison Information Centre, Dept. of Pharmacology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India

Dr. J. S. Sehrawat
Chairperson, Department of Anthropology, Panjab University, Chandigarh, India

Dr. Surbhi Mathur
Associate Professor and Head, Centre of Excellence of Multimedia Forensics, National Forensic Sciences University, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India

Dr. Anshuman Mishra
Prof. Herbert Gleiter Research Group Leader Institute of Advanced Materials, IAAM, Sweden

Mr. Sanjeev Deswal
President of Certified Private Detectives Association, New Delhi, India

Dr. A M Pervez Rahim
Director General, DNA Lab Management Directorate, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Prof. (Dr.) Rajiv Mathur
Vice Chairman (Training & Faculties) at International Council for Industrial Security, Safety & Management, Regional Advisor, Asia at OSPAs & Partner at MIGS Global Consulting, India

Mr. Eive Andersson
Member- Indoscandic Organisation & Technical Support Staff Member – Institute of Advanced Materials, IAAM, Sweden

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

Patron-in-Chief


Dr. Ashok K Chauhan

Founder President,
Ritnand Balved Education Foundation (RBEF)

Patron


Dr. Atul Chauhan

Chancellor,
Amity University Uttar Pradesh, India & President, RBEF

Co-Patron


Prof. (Dr.) Balvinder Shukla

Professor-Entrepreneurship, Leadership and IT
Vice Chancellor Amity University Uttar Pradesh, India

Advisor


Prof. (Dr.) Sunita Rattan

Dean
Science & Technology Domain

Advisor


Dr. Meenakshi Mahajan

Director Forensics, Directorate of Forensics Services, Himachal Pradesh, Shimla Hills, Junga, India

Advisor


Ms. Deepa Verma

Director, Forensic Science Laboratory, Govt. of NCT of Delhi, India

Advisor


Prof. K.V. Ravi Kumar

Professor
Amity Institute of Forensic Sciences

Joint Coordinator


Dr. Himanshu Khajuria

Associate Professor
Amity Institute of Forensic Sciences

Joint Coordinator


Dr. Biswa Prakash Nayak

Associate Professor
Amity Institute of Forensic Sciences

Convenor


Dr. Amarnath Mishra

Associate Professor
Amity Institute of Forensic Sciences

Organising Secretary
Dr. Sachil Kumar

Associate Professor

Organising Secretary
Dr. Jyoti Singh

Assistant Professor (Grade-III)

Organising Secretary
Dr Prateek Pandya

Assistant Professor (Grade-III)

Organising Secretary
Dr. Priyanka Singh

Assistant Professor (Grade-I)

Organising Secretary
Dr. Shipra Rohatgi

Assistant Professor (Grade-I)


Core Committee Members

Ms. Palak Sharma

 Sr. Lab Instructor

Mr. Chintan Singh

Visiting Faculty

Ms. Priyanka Gopi

Visiting Faculty

Ms. Majji Sai Sudha Rani

Visiting Faculty

Ms. Shweta Singh

Senior Research Fellow

Mr. Soham Gangopadhyay

Junior Research Fellow

Ms. Shrutika Singla

Visiting Faculty

Mr. Elipe Arjun

Visiting Faculty

Mr. Pratik Singh

Research Scholar

Mr. Brijveer Singh

Research Scholar

Student Committee Members

Ms. Greeshma Ganesh

Ms. Jyotika Jaspal

Ms. Sambhavi Gupta

Ms. Athira Radhakrishnan

Ms. Kirti Goyal

Ms. CN Manushree

Ms. Aditi Sunil Pai

Ms. Ayushi Hudda

Mr. Nimish Dhakad

Ms. Esha Tyagi

Mr. Aditya Kumar

Mr. Ravi Mishra

Ms. Shobhitha Mariyam Joy

NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Mr. K.V. Ravi Kumar

Professor, Amity Institute of Forensic Sciences, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Noida, India

Prof. (Dr.) Anil Aggrawal

Ex-Director Professor, Forensic Medicine and Toxicology,

Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, India

Editor-in-Chief of Anil Aggrawal’s Internet Journal of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology

Dr. Meenakshi Mahajan

Director Forensics, Directorate of Forensics Services, Himachal Pradesh, Shimla Hills, Junga, India

Prof. (Dr.) Bhoopendra Singh

Professor cum Toxicologist, Dept. of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology. 

InCharge of Poison Information & Toxicology Centre, Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences, Ranchi, India &

Editor in Chief, Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology.

Dr. Pamela Marshall
Vice-President, Council of Forensic Science Educators Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

Dr. Rukmani Krishnamurthy
Chairperson & CEO, Helik Advisory Ltd. Mumbai

Ms. Deepa Verma
Director, Forensic Science Laboratory, Govt. of NCT of Delhi, India

Dr. Asha Srivastava
Professor & Dean, School of Behavioural Forensics, NFSU, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India

Dr. Ajay Sharma
Director, State Forensic Science Laboratory, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India

Dr. Anna Barbaro
WAWFE President, Italy

Prof. Robert Green OBE
Director, School of Chemistry and Forensic Science University of Kent Canterbury, UK

Dr. Ravindra Sharma
Deputy Director, & Scientist D, CFSL, Bhopal, India

Prof. Bhakti Pad Mishra

Adjunct Faculty NUJS Kolkata

Dr. N. P. Waghmare
Director of Forensic Science Laboratory, Panaji, Goa.

Dr. A. K. Jaiswal
Senior Scientist, Department of Forensic Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (A.I.I.M.S.) New Delhi, India

Prof. (Dr.) Rajinder Singh
Professor & Former Head,

Department of Forensic Science,

Punjabi University, Patiala, Punjab, India

Dr. J. S. Sehrawat

Chairperson

Dept. of Anthropology

Panjab University, Chandigarh, India

Prof. (Dr.) G. S. Sodhi
Department of Chemistry & Forensic Science S.G.T.B. Khalsa College University of Delhi, India

Prof. (Dr.) Sunita Bhagat
Department of Chemistry, ARSD College, University of Delhi.

Prof. (Dr.) Arun Sharma
Professor, National Forensic Sciences University, Uganda Campus at Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India

Dr. Domingo Magliocca
Public Investigator, Certified Geographic Profiling Analyst, Italy

Mr. Gregory J. Williams
President of The Caribbean Association of Forensic Sciences (CAFS), Jamaica

Dr. Akepe Linus Enobi
Deputy Vice Chancellor, Green Springs Digital University, Yaounde, Cameroon

Dr. Tarakanta Jana
Senior Principal Scientist, CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research, New Delhi, India

Mr. Shammer Shah
Managing Director Kwick Soft Solutions Pvt. ltd., Chennai, India

Dr. Sapna Sharma
Associate Professor, Maharshi Dayanand University Rohtak, Haryana, India

Dr. Ved Prakash Mishra

Associate Professor (Computer Science & Engineering), Amity University Dubai, UAE

Dr. Satnam Singh
Associate Professor, Pharmacology, Adesh Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Adesh University, Bathinda, Punjab, India

Dr. Sharon Levin-Plotkin

Associate Professor, Miami Dade College, Miami, United States

Prof. (Dr.) Harminder Kaur Gujral
Department of HR, Amity Business School & Head- Consortium - Amity Centre for Guidance and Counselling AUUP, Noida, India

Mr. Sanjeev Deswal
President of Certified Private Detectives Association, New Delhi, India

Prof. Dott Eugenio D'Orio
Director of Bio Forensics Research, Italy

Prof. Sudhir Thadani

Assistant Vice President, Risk and Compliance (European & Asia Region), New Delhi, India

Dr. Harish Sahu

Scientist, Scientific Analysis Group, Defence Research and Development Organisation (SAG/ DRDO), Delhi, India

Mr. Santosh Pathak

Editor, SecuryLink India, New Delhi, India

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Information for Sponsors

We would like to invite companies, book vendors etc. to be a part of this conference. We would appreciate your active participation and presence throughout the conference to put up stalls and display your products. We would also like you to generously sponsor this mega event.

Sponsorship Link: https://amity.edu/nspg/ICFSL2024/sponsorship.aspx

Please send the sponsorship related enquires to Dr. Amarnath Mishra, Convenor, ICFSL-2024 at:

E-mail: amishra5@amity.edu

Contact No. +91-9818978527 (Mob.)


Abstracts are invited from students, researchers, academicians, scientists & other members from relevant fields on topics related to the subthemes & more. The length of the abstract should not be more than 250 words followed by a minimum of five keywords.

  • Font style- Times New Roman; Font size- 14 pt. for heading and 12 pt. for text : Line spacing 1.5 pt.; Margin 1 inch on all sides and use a single column layout with both left and right margins justified.
  • The following information, in the given format, should be included in the Abstract: - Title of the Abstract - Name of the Author and co-authors - Official Designation/Institution Detail - Address and Email id.
  • Review committee will consider the submissions and select the quality works for publication in the journal.
  • Size of the poster: 3 feet (height) X 4 feet (width)
  • The title should be written in large font size, and at the very top of the poster.
  • If the presenter wishes to put the logo of their institution, it should be placed in the left or the right corners of the poster.
  • The presenting author’s name should be underlined, and the corresponding authors’ names should be marked with an asterisk (*)

Following points should be included in the poster: Abstract • Introduction • Materials and Methods • Results • Discussion • Conclusions • References • Acknowledgements, if any

  • Short bulleted statements are preferred
  • Results in the form of figures, graphs, diagrams etc. are preferred. However tables and short bullets are acceptable as well.
  • Statistical data should be titled and summarized in a concise manner.
  • The content of the poster should be displayed in a logical manner.
  • Standard fonts (ariel, Calibri, helveticaetc.) should be used.
  • The font size should be minimum of 16 to ensure that the content is readable from distance.
  • Poster should be printed using a high grade laser printer.
  • Use of multiple colours in graphs and figures is suggested.

Awards for best paper and poster presentations:

Sl. No.

Best Oral Presentation

Best Poster Presentation

Amount

1.

1st Prize

1st Prize

Rs. 5000/-

2.

2nd Prize

2nd Prize

Rs. 3000/-

3.

3rd Prize

3rd Prize

Rs. 2000/-

Guidelines for paper/chapter submission:

Authors should determine the originality of the content. They must avoid plagiarism in order to maintain high standards. The full-length paper/chapter should follow the Elsevier guidelines.

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CONTACT DETAILS

Abstract Submissions and Registration

Dr. Prateek Pandya, +91 8290786595

Dr. Jyoti Singh, +91 98186 17877

Dr. Priyanka Singh, +91 9811311764

Dr. Shipra Rohatgi, +91 8586878289

Dr. Sachil Kumar, +91 9412125533

Ms. Palak Sharma, +91 7988482061


Conference Email ID

icfsl2024@amity.edu (For All Communications)

Accomodation

Mr. Chintan Singh, +91 8800483113

Ms. Priyanka Gopi, +91 9742446697

Ms. Majji Sai Sudha Rani, +91 7799155837

Ms. Shweta Singh, +91 7982048199

Mr. Soham Gangopadhyay, +91 9717686078

Ms. Shrutika Singla, +91 8059746216

Mr. Elipe Arjun, +91 8668688157

Mr. Pratik Singh, +91 7067722266

Mr. Brijveer Singh, +91 9667286448

For any other queries

Dr. Amarnath Mishra
Convenor (ICFSL-2024)
Associate Professor
Amity Institute of Forensic Sciences,
J-1 Block, Amity University Campus
Sector-125, Noida-201313, India
Mobile No. - +91-9818978527
Phone No. - +91-120-4392146
Email - icfsl2024@amity.edu