Parshant Dahiya

About

Mr. Parshant Dahiya is currently pursuing a PhD in Forensic Science, having previously worked as a Lecturer at the Institute of Advanced Research in Gandhinagar. He completed his post-graduation in Forensic Science with a specialization in Forensic Biotechnology from the National Forensic Sciences University, Gandhinagar, INDIA. He has published research papers in Scopus-indexed journals and contributed to iNaturalist, an initiative by the California Academy of Sciences and the National Geographic Society, specifically on diatom species. His expertise extends to forensic biology and toxicology, with significant contributions in forensic diatomology, where he has explored various diatom genera to aid in investigations of accidental and homicidal drownings. Additionally, his research includes toxicological analyses of heavy metals affecting saffron growth in India. Mr. Dahiya is also proficient in DNA and RNA extraction, PCR and related molecular techniques.

Employment

• Indian Institute of Advanced Research LECTURER (FORENSIC SCIENCE)
  2022 - 2023

Education

• NATIONAL FORENSIC SCIENCES UNIVERSITY Masters in forensic science
  2020 - 2022
• Shree Guru Gobind Singh Tricentenary University BACHOLARS IN FORENSIC SCIENCE (H)
  2017 - 2020

Projects & Funding

Projects & funding information is unavailable.

Publications (5)

• Molecular Alterations of Bovine Serum Albumin Induced by the Food Dye Acid Yellow 23: A Mechanistic Study
  2026 DOI: 10.64898/2026.07.08.737154
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• Forensic Diagnosis of Drowning in Animals: A Critical Review of Diagnostic Modalities and the Efficacy of the Diatom Test in Veterinary Medicine
  Perspectives in Legal and Forensic Sciences 2025 DOI: 10.70322/plfs.2025.10012
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• A comprehensive review of forensic diatomology: contemporary developments and future trajectories
  Egyptian Journal of Forensic Sciences 2024 DOI: 10.1186/s41935-023-00378-7
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• Forensic limnology: Diversity of diatom population in relation to environmental factors in Gujarat region, India
  Materials Today: Proceedings 2022 DOI: 10.1016/j.matpr.2022.11.421
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• Depletion in basic soil components and increased heavy metal load is associated with declined saffron growth in Kashmir valley region
  Materials Today: Proceedings 2022 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2022.08.246
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