0000-0002-8340-1963 About
Dr. Kapil Kumar serves as the Coordinator and an Associate Professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Forensic Science at Gujarat University, Ahmedabad, India. With an extensive academic and research background in forensic science, digital forensics, and forensic chemistry, he has contributed significantly to advancing interdisciplinary approaches that integrate scientific rigor with practical investigative applications.
His research encompasses diverse domains, including forensic document examination, ATM and mobile malware forensics, spectroscopic and chromatographic techniques for trace evidence analysis, cybercrime investigation methodologies, and the development of innovative non-destructive forensic tools. Dr. Kumar's scholarly work reflects a commitment to bridging classical forensic principles with modern computational and analytical techniques, strengthening both scientific understanding and field-level forensic practice.
Over the years, he has authored and co-authored numerous peer-reviewed journal articles, book chapters, and conference papers in reputed international platforms. His collaborations span forensic chemistry, cybersecurity, toxicology, and digital evidence analysis, positioning him as an influential contributor to contemporary forensic research. He has also supervised multiple research projects and mentored postgraduate and doctoral scholars in forensic science.
In his administrative capacity as Coordinator, Dr. Kumar plays a vital role in curriculum development, academic policy formation, and fostering an environment conducive to research excellence within the department. His academic leadership, combined with domain expertise, continues to strengthen the forensic science education and research ecosystem at Gujarat University.
Employment
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Gujarat University Associate Professor2017 - Present
Education
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Gujarat University Ph.D2016 - Present
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Publications (71)
- Digital forensic intervention in Android device privacy breach Save
- A novel approach to enhance ATM cybersecurity: tailored YARA rules for ATM malware analysis Save
- Malware Behavioural Hash (MBH): An EntropyDriven Digital Forensic Framework For Large-Scale Malware Attribution Save
- Integrating Fully Homomorphic Encryption and Zero-Knowledge Proofs for Efficient Verifiable Computation Save
- The Forensic Dimensions of Cybertherapy: Investigating Digital Mental Health Interventions, Profiling, and Evidentiary Implications Save
- Development of a Nondestructive Technique for the Identification and Analysis of Erasable Ink Save
- Forensic toxicometabolomic profiling of xenobiotics in blood and seminal plasma of infertile males using LC-MS/MS Save
- Biotechnology in the Food and Beverage Industry Save
- Securing The Digital Frontier: A Comprehensive Guide to Modern Security Operations Centers (SOC) Save
- Emotional Malware: A Review of Emotion-Driven Cyber Threats, Psychological Manipulation, and AI-Enabled Social Engineering Save