Handbook of Analytical Techniques for Forensic Samples

Deepak Rawtani is an Associate Professor at the School of Pharmacy, National Forensic Sciences University, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India. He has gained extensive experience in the fields of molecular medicine, discovery biology, and nanobiotechnology at various research organizations. His research focuses on forensic nanobiotechnology, with a special emphasis on DNA-nanoparticle interactions and the functionalization of halloysite nanotubes for various applications, including enzyme immobilization, drug delivery, and environmental remediation.Gaurav Pandey is working as a Research Fellow at the Institute of Research & Development (IRD), Gujarat Forensic Sciences University (GFSU), Gandhinagar, India. His research interests include the use of Nanomaterials for biological applications, especially in the areas of Environmental Science, Drug Delivery and Enzyme Immobilization. He has received his M.S. degree in Forensic Nanotechnology with specialization in Nanobiotechnology from IRD, GFSU. He has also received his B. Tech. degree in Biotechnology from SRM Institute of Science & Technology, Chennai, India.Maithri Tharmavaram is a Teaching and Research Assistant at the National Forensic Sciences University in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. Her research focuses on creating techniques for surface modification of halloysite nanotubes so they can be used in a variety of biological and environmental applications. She has authored and co-edited a book that was published by Elsevier and has more than 28 articles in peer-reviewed journals to her credit.Chaudhery Mustansar Hussain is an Adjunct Professor and Director of Laboratories in the Department of Chemistry & Environmental Sciences at the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), Newark, New Jersey, United States. His research is focused on the applications of nanotechnology and advanced materials, environmental management, analytical chemistry, and other industries. Dr. Hussain is the author of numerous papers in peer-reviewed journals as well as a prolific author and editor in his research areas. He has published with Elsevier, the American Chemical Society, the Royal Society of Chemistry, John Wiley & Sons, CRC Press, and Springer.