Dr. Dhirendra Singh Yadav's Biography
Dr. Dhirendra Singh Yadav, Senior Scientific Officer & HoD, DNA Profiling & Biology Division,, Central Forensic Science Laboratory, DFSS, MHA, GOI, Chandigarh, India
Dr. Dhirendra Singh Yadav is a highly accomplished professional with a diverse background in biotechnology, genetics, genomics, and forensic sciences. His academic journey led him to obtain a Ph.D. in Genetics & Genomics from the National Institute of Pathology, Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), New Delhi, with his research focusing on Human Population Genetics/Cancer Genomics. His doctoral research titled\"Gene Expression Profiling and Genetic Variations of Oral Cancer\" utilized advanced molecular biology techniques such as DNA Microarray and Next Generation Sequencing (NGS), along with conventional methods like DNA & RNA Extraction, PCR-RFLP, Real Time-PCR, and DNA Sequencing.
With over 11.5 years of experience as a Forensic Scientist specializing in DNA Profiling/Forensic Biology, Dr. Yadav has served at various Central Forensic Science Laboratories (CFSLs) under the Department of Forensic Science Services (DFSS), Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Government of India. He has examined and reported cases of Forensic Biology, Serology, and DNA Profiling in accordance with NABL Guidelines at CFSLs located in Kolkata, Chandigarh, Guwahati, Bhopal, and Pune. Additionally, he has actively participated in crime scene investigations, provided expert testimony in court proceedings, and delivered lectures to officers of investigating agencies and universities.
Dr. Yadav\'s contributions extend beyond his professional roles; he serves as a scientific reviewer and editorial board member for international and national journals, including Human Genetics from the Springer Nature Group. He is also a founding member and Associate (Managing) Editor of the \"International Journal of Health Research and Medico-legal Practice (IJHRMLP)\". His research prowess has been acknowledged through recommendations by the Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India, under the \'Young Scientist\' category. He has authored 15 research papers in international refereed journals and has presented his work at numerous international/national conferences and workshops in his field.