Dr. Deepali Luthra is an accomplished Assistant Professor in Forensic Science, School of Biomedical Sciences at Galgotias University since 2023. With a Ph.D in Forensic Science from Punjabi University Patiala, she brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her role. In addition to her academic achievements, she has gained valuable teaching experience and worked at the prestigious Central Forensic Science Laboratory in Chandigarh. Her dedication to professional growth is evident through her continuous pursuit of training and development opportunities. She has enhanced her skills in areas such as molecular DNA extraction, DNA estimation, and microbial studies. This diverse range of expertise reflects her commitment to staying updated with the latest advancements in her field. She brings an honest and dedicated approach to her work, ensuring that she delivers the highest quality of education to her students. Her expertise in forensic science, combined with her passion for teaching, contributes to creating a nurturing and impactful educational environment for her students.Top of Form

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Experience

• 2 year of Teaching Experience
• 1 Year Central Forensic Lab Experience

Qualification

• Ph.D Forensic science Punjabi University Patiala
• M.Sc Forensic Science Punjabi University Patiala
• B.Sc Medical Kurukshetra University Kurukshetra

Award & Recognition

• NET (lectureship) University Grant Commission, India, December 2008.
• Junior Research Fellowship, University Grant Commission, India, June 2011.
• Qualified FACT PLUS exam 2018, conducted by NICFS, New Delhi

Area of Interest

• Forensic Biology and Serology
• Forensic Anthropology and Odontology
• Fingerprints
• DNA Profiling
• Forensic Diatomology

Research

• Thakar, M. K., Luthra, D., Singh, R .(2011) A floristic survey of diatom distribution pattern in some small water bodies (lakes and Srovars) Journal of Punjab Academy of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology.11 (2):81-86
• Luthra, D., Kumar, S (2018) The development of Latent Fingerprint by Zinc Oxide and Tin Oxide Nanoparticles Prepared by Precipitation Technique.AIP Conference Proceedings.1953 (1):30249
• Thakar, M.K., Luthra,D., Khattar, J.I.S (2018) A Forensic Study of Phytoplankton Ecology of Two Water bodies of Kurukshetra Area, Haryana. Egyptian Journal of Forensic Science.8 (1):38
• Thakar, M.K.,Luthra,D., Khattar, J.I.S (2017) Study of Developing Paradigms of Drowning Deaths in the State of Haryana. Indian Police Journal.
• Luthra,D., Thakar, M.K., Khattar, J.I.S (2019) Forensic study of distribution of diatoms in Bhakra Canal near Narwana, Haryana, India. AIP conference Proceedings 2142 (1), 210002

Certifications

• Certified training in “Molecular aspect of DNA Extraction, qualitative and quantitative estimation of DNA, lyophilization, amplification using P.C.R , DNA markers activities including RAPID, STS, SCAR etc., biochemical analysis to wheat quality, media preparation for tissue culture etc” from Directorate of Wheat Research (D.W.R)
• Certified training in “Microbial studies of original barren soil at different depths” from Central Soil Salinity Research Institute (C.S.S.R.I)
• Certified training of 4 months from Forensic Science Laboratory Madhuban, Karnal, Haryana.

Conference/ Workshops

• Attended International Symposium on Advances in Fingerprint Identification organized by Department of Forensic Science, Punjabi University, Patiala on 8-10 February 2008
• Attended National Symposium on Chronobiology organized by Department of Zoology, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra on 15-`17March 2011
• Attended and presented paper on Enhancement of Fingerprint in Blood Buried in Soil: Using Eosin, Sudan black and Mercury Bromophenol dye reagent in the International Symposium on Emerging Paradigms in Forensic Sciences on 7-9 March 2013
• Attended workshop on Importance and Role of Forensic Science in Crime detection organized by department of Biosciences, Asian Educational Institute, Patiala on 17-18 November 2014
• Attended International Conference on Questioned Document Examination held at Department of Forensic Science, Punjabi University, Patiala, India on 10-12 January, 2015
• Attended National Seminar on Scientific Investigation in Forensic organized by University Institute of Bio and Pharma Sciences, Chandigarh University on 27 Feb 2015
• Attended workshop on IPR Awareness and Plagiarism Detection Tool for Indian Languages organized by Department of Computer Science, Punjabi University, Patiala on 13 May 2016
• Attended and Presented paper on Forensic studies on diatom flora of Brahma Sarovar Lake, Kurukshetra in the National Conference on Forensic Science held at Department of Forensic Science, Punjabi University, Patiala on 19-21 December 2016.
• Organized one week workshop on “Forensic in Crime Investigation” from 17-22 April 2023, at Dyal Singh College, Karnal, Haryana