Dr. Rajesh Kumar

Dr. Rajesh Kumar

HOD (Forensic Science)

GIFS, Aurangabad

Dr. Rajesh Kumar is a seasoned forensic scientist, academician, and researcher. He completed his M.Sc. and Ph.D. in forensic science. He excels in the areas of AI and ML and their forensic applications, with the experience of more than seventeen years. His area of research includes computational forensics, multimedia forensics, machine learning, and forensic statistics. His impactful research has been showcased in numerous international publications and research projects by reputed agencies like DFSS, New Delhi, and RGSTC, Mumbai. Dr. Kumar's practical contributions include examining 300+ cases, reconstructing 50 crime scenes, and developing globally recognized automatic signature verification systems. He is a renowned public speaker and trainer and has delivered more than 80 invited talks in conferences and workshops organized by various organizations, including IIT Bombay and CBI Academy, Ghaziabad. Currently, Dr. Kumar is heading the Forensic Science Department at the Government Institute of Forensic Science, Aurangabad, Maharashtra. He received numerous awards, including the Young Scientist Award from the Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of India, New Delhi, underscoring his significant contributions to the field.