Handbook of DNA Forensic Applications and Interpretation

This handbook covers tested and proven DNA forensic testing methodologies, forensic bioinformatics techniques, case studies and current forensic legal framework for investigation of variety of crimes and provides a clinching evidence for speedy justice. DNA testing is widely used for forensic purposes and is changing the paradigm of (crime) investigation. The book contains chapters on usage of ultramodern DNA collection kits, presents era evidence collection and preservation, high-end DNA sample analysis in laboratory, DNA legislation, expert evidences, challenging and successful case studies, data generation and application of AI and IoT techniques for DNA data analysis, DNA databanks and training manpower to facilitate timely reporting to the requesting agencies. This handbook equips and enables police, investigators and crime analysis laboratories with knowhow of high-end tools, procedures and techniques to link or exclude a criminal to a crime. It is expected that this will be used by first responders, police, forensic analysts, judiciaries, evidence handlers and students and scholars of criminology and forensic sciences worldwide. The intention to write this handbook is to make DNA technology and its importance reach every common man and professional for correctly using it as a tool as and when required. This is quite evident that awareness of DNA technology has increased at a reasonable pace. Courts and investigating agencies are convinced and confident with its accuracy, reliability and unmatched peace delivered by various techniques of DNA fingerprinting and DNA profiling.

The Master Molecule in Witness Box (With some Case Studies)

Collection, Preservation, retention, safety and Handling of DNA Evidences

Extraction and Analysis of DNA Samples in Laboratory

Maintaining Standards and Calibration of DNA Testing Equipment

Using DNA Technologies in Sexual Offenses

DNA Legislations – Challenges and Opportunities

Modernization of Police DNA Forensics Wing

Next Generation Technologies – Forensic Bioinformatics, LIMS, RFID, Biometrics, AI and IOT in modernising Crime Laboratories.

Amit Kumar: A DNA Forensics Professional, Entrepreneur, Engineer, Bioinformatician and an IEEE Volunteer. In 2005 he founded the first Private DNA Testing Company BioAxis DNA Research Centre (P) Ltd in Hyderabad, India with an US Collaborator. He has vast experience of training 1000+ Crime investigation officers and helped 750+ Criminal and non-criminal cases to reach justice by offering analytical services in his laboratory. His group also works extensively on Genetic Predisposition risk studies of cancers and has been helping many cancer patients from 2012 to fight and win the battle against cancer. Amit was member of IEEE Strategy Development and Environmental Assessment committee (SDEA) of IEEE MGA. He is senior member of IEEE and has been a very active IEEE Volunteer at Section, Council, Region, Technical Societies of Computational Intelligence and Engineering in Medicine and Biology and at IEEE MGA levels in several capacities. He has driven a number of IEEE Conferences, Conference leadership programs, Entrepreneurship development workshops, Innovation and Internship related events. Amit was Chairman of IEEE Hyderabad section in 2020 and He was visiting Professor at SJB Research Foundation till 2020. He was awarded the prestigious IEEE MGA Achievement award in 2020 for the outstanding contributions at Section, Council and Region levels. Currently He is member of IEEE MGA Nominations and Appointments committee and Chairman of IEEE Region 10 Section Chapter committee. He was winner of IEEE MGA Achievement award and IEEE India council outstanding volunteer award in 2020. 

GK Goswami, IPS: Dr. G. K. Goswami, IPS is a decorated officer currently serving as Additional Director General of Police and Chief of Anti-Terrorist Squad, State of Uttar Pradesh. He is a three-time recipient of the Police Medal for Gallantry, the highest national award for police. He is also a proud recipient of the Police Medal for Meritorious Service conferred by the President of India and the Gold Medal for Gallantry conferred by the Governor of Uttar Pradesh. He recently became the first Indian to be awarded the postdoctoral DSC degree from the National Forensic Sciences University, Gandhi Nagar. He has also served as Joint Director, Central Bureau of Investigation for seven years, and the Former Director of Directorate of Forensic Science Services, New Delhi.  

Edwin Huffine: Edwin Huffine is the Chief Executive Officer of Huffine International, with a demonstrated history of working in the biotechnology and export industries. Strong business development professional skilled in International Sales, Analytical Skills, Biotechnology, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), and Biopharmaceuticals. His forensic career began in 1990 when he was hired by the Federal Aviation Administration and tasked with developing a DNA laboratory to assist in the identification of fatal air crash victims and to help upgrade their existing toxicology capability in the USA. From 1994 to 1999, he worked for the Armed Forces DNA Identification Laboratory where he became the Chief of the section responsible for the identification of missing American service members from several wars. Mr. Huffine received a lifetime achievement award for his contributions in the field of human identifications.