Dr. Rajeev Kumar was born on 1^st July 1983, in Agra, U.P. He has completed his B.Sc. (ZBC) and M.Sc. Forensic Science from Agra University and completed his PhD in Forensic Toxicology from SHUATS Prayagraj. He has been awarded UGC - Junior Research Fellowship and Senior Research Fellowship and “Excellence in Reviewing” from International Journal for Innovative Research in Science & Technology (IJIRST). He had worked as a Senior Scientific Assistant (Chemistry) in Govt. Forensic Science Laboratory, Delhi for 18 months. Currently, he is working as a Professor & Division Chair in the Division for the Forensic Science program at the School of Biomedical Sciences, Galgotias University, Greater Noida. He has published more than 120 papers in peer Review international Journals & published many book chapters. He is an active Editorial Board Member of 28 International Journal, an Associate Editor in 4 international journals and a Reviewer of 32 International Journals. He has published many Abstracts in International or National Conferences, Seminars & Workshops and has organized many Conferences Seminars & Workshops. He has been invited as Guest Speaker & Session Chair at many National & International conferences. 01 patent published and 03 are filed. More than 50 students have completed their master’s dissertation under his exemplary guidance and currently,8 research scholars are pursuing their PhD under his supervision & one is awarded in December 2022.

Experience

• 13 Years

Qualification

• Ph.D. (Toxicology) 2014 - Department of Forensic Science, Sam Higginbottom Institute of Agriculture, Technology & Sciences, Allahabad. Topic- “Accumulation of Major Heavy Metals in water, sediments in Yamuna River at Allahabad and their toxicity in fishes.”
• M.Sc. (Forensic Science) 2007- Department of Forensic Science, Institute of Basic Sciences, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar University, Agra.
• B.Sc. (Chemistry, Botany, Zoology.) 2005- Agra College, Dr. B.R.A. University, Agra.

Award & Recognition

• “Young Academician Award” in International Forensic Science & Criminal Investigation Summit & Awards (IFCI 2020).
• Awarded “Excellence in Reviewing” in International Journal for Innovative Research in Science & Technology (IJIRST).
• “Associate Editor” at International Journal of Medicolegal Reporter, (JMR) ISSN: 2347-3525.
• “Associate Editor” at International Journal of MOJ Toxicology, ISSN: 2379-6294.
• “Associate Editor” at International Journal of Academic Research and Development, ISSN: 2455-4197.
• “Editorial Board Member” International Journal of Forensic Research, OMICS Group.
• “Editorial Board Member” atMathews Journal of Forensic Research: Open Access. 
• “Editorial Board Member” at ARC Journal of Forensic Science, ISSN 2456-0049.
• “Editorial Board Member” at International Journal of Forensic Science (IJFS).
• “Editorial Board Member” at Journal of Pharmaceutics and Drug Research.
• “Editorial Board Member” at International Journal for Innovative Research in Science & Technology (IJIRST), ISSN: 2349-6010.
• “Editorial Board Member” at International Journal of Research in Engineering and Innovation (IJREI), ISSN: 2456-6934.
• “Editorial Board Member” at Galore International Journal of Applied Sciences and Humanities, ISSN: 2456-8430.
• “Editorial Board Member” at Journal of Medical Practice and Review, ISSN 2456-267X.
• “Editorial Board Member & Reviewer” International Journal for Innovative Research in Science & Technology (IJIRST), ISSN: 2349-6010.
• “Reviewer” at Forensic Research & Criminology International Journal (FRCIJ).
• “Reviewer” at Forensic Science & Pathology (IJFP).
• “Reviewer” at International Journal of MOJ Toxicology, ISSN: 2379-6294.
• UGC- NET Lectureship in Forensic Sciences, December 2007.
• UGC- Junior Research Fellowship(JRF)
• UGC- Senior Research Fellowship(SRF)

Certifications

• Advance Diploma in Computer Network Technology from C.M.S. Institute Agra.
• Computer assembling and troubleshooting.
• Faculty Certificate Program conducted by McGraw Hill Education.
• Certificate Course- “Becoming a peer reviewer”, Elsevier Researcher Academy.
• Certificate Course- “Going through peer review”, Elsevier Researcher Academy.
• Certificate Course- “Fundamentals of peer review”, Elsevier Researcher Academy.
• Certificate Course- “Certified Peer Reviewer Course”, Elsevier Researcher Academy.
• Certificate Course- “Publishing in the Chemical Sciences”, Elsevier Researcher Academy.
• Certificate Course- “Book writing”, Elsevier Researcher Academy.
• Certificate Course- “Technical Writing Skills”, Elsevier Researcher Academy.
• Certificate Course- “Fundamentals of Publishing”, Elsevier Researcher Academy.
• Certificate Course- “Introduction to Python”, Data Camp.
• Certificate Course- “Let's Break the Chain of COVID-19 Infection”, Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
• Certificate Course- “Cryptocurrency for Law Enforcement Public Version”, S. Department of Homeland Security.

Research

• Review paper published in International Journal of Forensic Science & Pathology “Study of Insect Larva Used to Detect Toxic Substance through Decomposed Bodies”, Volume 7, Issue 1, 2020, PP 420- 422.
• Review paper published in International Journal of Innovative Research in Science, Engineering and Technology “Utility of Entomotoxicology in Medico- Legal Investigations”, Volume 9, Issue 6, 2020, PP 4898- 4902.
• “Health Risks of Newspaper Ink when Used as Food Packaging Material” Letters in applied NanoBioScience, Volume 10, Issue 3, 2021, PP 2614 – 2623.
• “Ecotoxicity, Occurrence, and Removal of Pharmaceuticals and Illicit Drugs from Aquatic Systems” Biointerface Research in Applied Chemistry Journal, Volume 11, Issue 5, 2021, pp 12530 - 12546.
• “The Study of Assessing the Impact on Environment by the Noxious Airborne Chemicals: A Review” Biointerface Research in Applied Chemistry Journal, Volume 11, Issue 3, 2020.
• “Assessment of Copper and Iron Concentration in Water of Yamuna River, Delhi, India” Letters in applied NanoBioScience, Volume 10, Issue 2, 2020, PP 2251 - 2257.
• “Phytomicrobiome Studies for Combating the Abiotic Stress” Biointerface Research in Applied Chemistry Journal, Volume 11, Issue 3, 2020, pp 10131 - 10140.

Area of Interest

Forensic Toxicology, Forensic Chemistry, Forensic Physics, Explosives

Book Chapter Published

• 09 book chapters published
• Book Chapter: "New and Advanced Technologies in Aquaculture to Support Environmentally Sustainable Development" in book "Microbial Biotechnology Basic research and applications" Published by Springer Nature, 2020, (ISBN No 978-981-15-2817-0), https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-2817-0_11
• Book Chapter: “Cyber bullying” for book entitles “Combating the Exploitation of Children in Cyberspace”, Published by IGI Global Publisher, 2021, (ISBN13: 9781799823605) DOI: 4018/978-1-7998-2360-5.ch001.

Other Achievements

• “Session Chair” in 2^nd International Virtual Conference on ‘Forensic Investigations-Stepping Stone for The Future Technologies & Advancements held on 15^th May 2020, Organized by the Department of Forensic Science & Criminal Investigation, Legal Desire Media Insights.
• “Speaker” in the International Virtual Conference Role of Forensic Science in Criminal Investigation, held on 20^th April 2020, Organized by the Department of Forensic Science & Criminal Investigation, Legal Desire Media Insights.
• “Speaker” in “International Webinar on Role of Forensic Science in 21^st Century”, held on 10^th April 2020, Organized by Department of Forensic Science & Criminal Investigation, Legal Desire Media Insights.
• “Session Chair” in “Toxic Detective -Masterclass on Toxicology, Hand’s-on Training and Simulation Workshop, held on 4^th February 2020.Organized by Legal Desire Media & Publication & Indian Society of Toxicology.
• “Speaker” in 2^nd International Conference on Medico-Legal Issues & Use Forensic in Criminal Investigation, held on 21^st July 2019, Organized by Legal Desire Media & Publication.
• “Speaker & Session Chair” in International Conference on Medico-Legal Issues & Use Forensic in Criminal Justices System: Challenges & Way Forward, held on 17^th June 2018, Organized by Legal Desire Media & Publication.
• “Speaker” in National One Day Workshop on Crime Scene Investigation, held on 16^th September 2018, Organized by International Medicolegal Reporter & Legal Desire Media & Publication.
• Session Chair in “National Debate on Abolition of Caste System in India Is Required for National Integrity”, organized by faculty of law swami Vivekanad Subharti University & Unmukt Bharat in association with Legal Desire held on 26 Nov., 2016.
• Conference & Workshop Organized
• Active member of the working committee of the “International Symposium on Ostwald’s 100 Years of Catalysis in Chemical Research” held on 3^rd & 4^th October 2009 organized by department of chemistry, Sam Higginbottom Institute of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh.
• Held the post of Assistant secretary in “International Workshop on Recent Advances of Biometrics and Fingerprint” held on 15^th &16^th February 2010 organized by School of Forensic Science, Sam Higginbottom Institute of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh.
• Held the post of Assistant secretary in National Seminar on “Digital Forensics-A Tool for IT Security” held on 24^th &25 February 2011 organized by School of Forensic Science, Sam Higginbottom Institute of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh.
• Active member of the working committee of the National Seminar on “Forensic investigation & crime scene management, their role in justice delivery system” Held on 13^th &14^th September 2013 Organized by Department of Forensic Science, Sam Higginbottom Institute of Agriculture, Technology And Sciences, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh.
• Active member of the Organizing Committee of the National Conference on “Forensic Science & criminalistics - Forensis Agora 2016” held on 21^st & 22^nd April 2016 Organized by Division of forensic science, School of Basic & Applied Sciences, Galgotias University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh.
• Active member of Organizing Committee of the National conference on“Emerging trends in applied sciences” held on 23^rd & 24^th September 2016 organized by School of Basic & Applied Sciences, Galgotias University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh.
• Active member of Organizing Committee Two Days Workshop on Crime Scene Processing, Comparison of Fingerprints and Signature Verification held on 20^th & 21^st January 2017, Organized by Division of forensic science, School of Basic & Applied Sciences, Galgotias University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh.
• Active Organizing Committee member of the working committee of the "National Seminaron Crime Detection & Investigative Techniques (CDIT2017)" held on 25^th March, 2017. Organized by Division of forensic science, School of Basic & Applied Sciences, Galgotias University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh.
• Active member of the working committee of the 2^nd National Conference on “Forensic Science & criminalistics - Forensis Agora 2017” held on 21^st & 22^nd April 2017 Organized by Division of forensic science, School of Basic & Applied Sciences, Galgotias University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh.
• Active Organizing Committee member of 2^nd National Conference on “Emerging trends in applied sciences” held on 17^th & 18^th August 2017 organized by School of Basic & Applied Sciences, Galgotias University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh.
• Active Organizing Committee member of one day workshop oncrime scene processing held on 8^th October 2017, organized by School of Basic & Applied Sciences, Galgotias University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh.
• Active Organizing Committee member of “3^rdNational Conference on “Forensic Science & criminalistics - Forensis Agora 2018” held on 21^st & 22^nd April 2018 Organized by Division of forensic science, School of Basic & Applied Sciences, Galgotias University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh.
• Joint Organizing Secretary of “4^thNational Conference on Forensic Science & Cyber Threats: Countermeasure, Forensis Agora 2019” held on 30^th - 1^st Dec. 2019 held on 21^st -22^nd April 2018, Organized by Division of Forensic Science, SBAS, Galgotias University.
• Organizing Secretary of CDIT-21, National Workshop on Cyber Crime Investigation, Organized by Department of Forensic Science, SBAS, Galgotias University, Greater Noida, U.P.(23-24 January 2021)
• Five-day Faculty Development Program on ‘Interdisciplinary research in Forensic Science’ Organized by Department of Forensic Science, SBAS, Galgotias University, Greater Noida, U.P. (15-19 feb 2021)
• Organizing Secretary of AGORA-21, 1st International Conference, Organized by Department of Forensic Science, SBAS, Galgotias University, Greater Noida, U.P.