The Amity School of Forensic Science (ASFS) aims to provide a transformative learning and research environment by bridging fundamental scientific investigation with real-world forensic applications. The research landscape at ASFS is interdisciplinary and focuses on advancing innovative methodologies to support modern crime investigation and the criminal justice system. Key thematic research areas include:
Human identification, DNA fingerprinting, biological evidence analysis, forensic serology, and advanced molecular techniques in criminal investigations.
Analysis of drugs, poisons, explosives, and chemical residues; toxicological investigations; and application of analytical instrumentation in forensic casework.
Investigation of cybercrimes, digital evidence recovery, data analysis, network forensics, and emerging technologies in cyber investigations.
Firearm identification, trajectory analysis, tool mark examination, and application of physical principles in crime reconstruction.
Skeletal analysis, age and sex estimation, facial reconstruction, and identification of unknown human remain in forensic contexts.
Handwriting analysis, signature verification, forgery detection, ink and paper analysis, and document authentication.
Advanced methods in crime scene documentation, evidence collection, pattern analysis, and reconstruction of criminal events.
Application of advanced analytical tools, imaging techniques, and emerging technologies for accurate and reliable forensic analysis.
Through these focused research areas, ASFS promotes innovative, collaborative, and application-oriented research to strengthen forensic science practices and support effective criminal justice delivery.