Dr. Kajol Bhati is a forensic science professional with over nine years of combined experience in teaching, research, and industry. She holds a Ph.D. in Forensic Science specialising in fingerprints and nanoparticles, an M.Phil. in Anthropology, an M.Sc. in Forensic Science with specialisation in Forensic Biology, Serology, and DNA Profiling.
Her academic and professional achievements include qualifying the UGC-NET for Lectureship in Forensic Sciences, receiving a Fellowship during her M.Phil., securing first position in Poster Presentation at the All-India Forensic Science Meet, and winning the 2nd Research and Innovation Award at Galgotias University, Inida. With more than 20 research papers published in reputed journals (including SCI and Scopus indexed), five book chapters, and six patents filed, Dr. Bhati has made significant contributions to forensic science research.
She is actively engaged in professional communities, being a Member of the Royal Society of Biology (UK), the International Society of Forensic Genetics (Germany), and a Life Member of the Society for Materials Chemistry (BARC, Mumbai). She has served as invited faculty at the Central Detective Training Institute (CDTI), Ghaziabad, India, training law enforcement officials, and has been a resource person and invited speaker at various national and international forums and also played a role of reviewer in many journals.
Her research interests span across diverse domains of forensic science, including fingerprints, forensic serology, DNA profiling, forensic anthropology, crime scene investigation, and applications of nanoparticles.
- Doctor of Philosophy in Forensic Science, Galgotias University, India, 2024
- Master of Philosophy in Anthropology, Department of Anthropology, University of Delhi, India, 2018
- Master of Science in Forensic Science, LNJN National Institute of Criminology and Forensic Science, Ministry of Home Affairs, GGSIP university, Delhi, India, 2016
- Bachelors of Science in Life sciences, Gargi College, University of Delhi, India, 2014
Book
- Chhabra, P., Tripathy, D., Bhati, K., Kumar, R., Shukla, S. (2024). Advances in Analytical Techniques for Forensic Investigation. Wiley, Scrivener Publishing. (Scopus Indexed).
Book Chapters
- Singh, S., Sharma, V., Kumar, R., Bhati, K., Saini, A. (2023). A New Approach to Crime Scene Management: AR-VR Applications in Forensic Science, Reinventing Technological Innovations with Artificial Intelligence, Bentham Science Publishers.
- Chhabra, P., Bhati, K., & Yadav, S. (2022). Sexual Offences: Recent Methods of Investigation, Crime Scene Management within Forensic Science, Springer, Singapore.
- Chhabra, P., & Bhati, K. (2021). Bionanomaterials: Advancements in Wound Healing and Tissue Regeneration, Recent Advances in Wound Healing, IntechOpen.
- Bhati, K., Tripathy, D. B., & Gupta, A. (2020). Gemini Imidazolinium Surfactants: A Versatile Class of Molecules, Colloids—Types, Preparation and Applications, IntechOpen.
Patents
- Sustainable Approaches in Forensic Science: Floral Powders for Latent Fingerprints Visualization, Application No. 202511071874, Patent Office–IN (2025).
- Green Methods for Development of Latent Fingerprint on Different Surfaces, Application No. 202411023029, Patent Office–IN (2024).
- Development of Latent Fingerprints by Iodine Fuming Method on Porous Surface, Application No. 202411028463, Patent Office–IN (2024).
- AI Forensic Palynology: An Artificial Intelligence Tool, Application No. 202311035607, Patent Office–IN (2023).
- Design of Toothbrush, No. 124606, Patent Office–IN (2022).
- Benzoylation of Coconut Inflorescence Fiber Towards Development of Sustainable Composite Materials, Application No. 202241053351, Patent Office–IN (2022).
Research and Review Papers
- Bhati, K., Agrawal, G. (2025). The Potential of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence in Forensic Science: An Overview. Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology (Scopus Indexed).
- Shree, T., Bhati, K. (2025). Identification of Diatoms in the Different Water Bodies of Gorakhpur. Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology (Scopus Indexed).
- Christo, S., Mishra, M., Bhati, K. (2025). Y-Chromosome Short Tandem Repeats: A Review. Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology (Scopus Indexed).
- Bhati, K., Dey, A., Parthasarathy. (2025). Role of Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles in Forensic Science. Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology (Scopus Indexed).
- Saini, A., Yadav, N., Bhati, K., Sharma, V. (2025). Documentation and Preservation of the Evidences and Reconstruction of a Crime Scene using Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality and Synthetic Reality. Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology (Scopus Indexed).
- 6–21. [Further papers listed in SCI and Scopus indexed journals covering fingerprint analysis, nanotechnology, serology, and forensic methods.]
- Member of the Royal Society of Biology, United Kingdom.
- Elected as Member of the International Society of Forensic Genetics, Germany.
- Life Member of Society for Materials Chemistry (SMC), BARC, Mumbai, Membership No. LM 1801.
- Honorary Member of the Global Academy of Forensic and Investigative Medicine and Sciences, Membership ID: GA91-22079.
- Life Member of Indian Criminology & Forensic Science Association (ICFSA), registration number ICFSA-LM/2018/F122.
- Advisory Board Member, DIKE Intelligence Agency Pvt. Ltd.
- Advisory Board Member and Senior Expert, Forensic Experts
- QDFP202-Introduction to Fingerprint Science, B.Sc.
- FRSC204-Trace Evidence Analysis, B.Sc.
- BIOL312- Wildlife Forensics, B.Sc.
- CHEM701- Forensic Firearms & Explosives Examination, M.Sc.
