Dr. Hirak Ranjan Dash
Centurion University of Technology and Management, National Forensic Sciences University, National Institute of Technology, Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology, Forensic Science Laboratory
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About
Dr. Hirak Ranjan Dash is currently working as an Assistant Professor of Forensic Biology and Biotechnology at National Forensic Sciences University, Delhi Campus, New Delhi, India. Before joining academics, he served as a Forensic DNA Expert at Madhya Pradesh Forensic Science Services for over six years. He has obtained his doctoral degree from National Institute of Technology, Rourkela. He possesses expertise in the field of environmental and forensic microbiology, DNA fingerprinting, microbial phylogeny and diversity, genetics, bioremediation, degradation of biological materials and applied microbiology. Dr. Dash has authored 70 peer-reviewed publications, 12 book-chapters, 15 books, 03 Indian Patents and 03 popular scientific articles till date.
Employment
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Centurion University of Technology and Management Associate Professor2024 - Present
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National Forensic Sciences University Assistant Professor2021 - 2024
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Forensic Science Laboratory Scientific Officer2020 - 2021
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Forensic Science Laboratory Scientific Officer2015 - 2020
Education
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National Institute of Technology PH. D2010 - 2015
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Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology M.Sc.2008 - 2010
Projects & Funding
Projects & funding information is unavailable.
Publications (83)
- Deciphering the mechanism of action of metal contaminants on forensic DNA Analysis: An in-silico and in-vitro study of STR Interference Save
- Challenges of microplastics as emerging contaminants in forensic DNA profiling and proposed mitigation strategies Save
- Advanced molecular techniques in distinguishing monozygotic twins for forensic applications Save
- Detrimental effect of metal contaminants on forensic DNA analysis and strategies for mitigation Save
- DNA forensics at forty: the way forward Save
- Evaluation of the potential of serum cortisol level and expression of StAR gene as biomarkers to establish the nature of sexual act Save
- Genealogically bewildered individuals and forensic identification: a review of current and emerging solutions Save
- Impact of population size on population genetic analysis of Short Tandem Repeat (STR) allelic data, forensic and paternity parameters and its effect on forensic DNA analysis Save
- Advancements in differentiation between sperm cells and epithelial cells for efficient forensic DNA analysis in sexual assault cases Save
- Advancements in Forensic DNA Analysis in Generating Investigation Leads and Elimination of Innocents Save