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<p class="s3" style="margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 21.6px; text-align: justify; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: -webkit-standard; font-size: 18px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3); text-size-adjust: none;"><span class="s2" style="line-height: 21.6px; font-weight: bold;">Dr. Ankita Patel</span><span style="line-height: 21.6px;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>is an accomplished forensic scientist and Assistant Professor at Gujarat University, Ahmedabad, where she has been shaping the field of forensic science for over a decade. Holding both an M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Forensic Science, her academic journey is marked by a strong focus on bridging science and justice.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="line-height: 21.6px;"></span><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">Dr. Ankita Patel was awarded the prestigious<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span class="s2" style="line-height: 21.6px; font-weight: bold;">UGC Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)</span><span style="line-height: 21.6px;"> </span><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">in Forensic Science, a highly competitive fellowship provided by the<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span class="s2" style="line-height: 21.6px; font-weight: bold;">University Grants Commission (UGC)</span><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">, New Delhi.</span><span style="line-height: 21.6px;"> </span><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">It supported her Ph.D. research, focusing on the role of forensic evidence in criminal trials</span><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">.<br><br></span></p><p class="s3" style="margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 21.6px; text-align: justify; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: -webkit-standard; font-size: 18px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3); text-size-adjust: none;"><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">Her</span><span style="line-height: 21.6px;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>expertise spans multiple subfields, including Forensic Anthropology, Toxicology, and Criminology, where she has made significant contributions through her research</span><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">She<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">has</span><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">made significant contributions to academia, with 17 peer-reviewed research papers and multiple book chapters on diverse forensic topics</span><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">.<br><br></span></p><p class="s3" style="margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 21.6px; text-align: justify; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: -webkit-standard; font-size: 18px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3); text-size-adjust: none;"><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">Her professional accomplishments are complemented by various prestigious awards, including the<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span class="s4" style="line-height: 21.6px; font-style: italic;">Best Performance Award</span><span style="line-height: 21.6px;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>from the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India</span><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">Dr. Patel’s expertise also extends beyond academics, as she frequently participates in conferences, workshops, and seminars, sharing her insights on the evolving role of forensic science in society.<br><br></span></p><p class="s3" style="margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 21.6px; text-align: justify; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: -webkit-standard; font-size: 18px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3); text-size-adjust: none;"><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">Driven by a passion for scientific innovation and justice, Dr. Patel continues to shape the discourse in forensic science through her research, teaching, and community outreach.</span></p>