Dr. G. S. Sodhi

Dr. G.S. Sodhi earned his PhD degree from Delhi University and at present is an Associate Professor in Chemistry and Forensic Science at the S.G.T.B. Khalsa College, Delhi University. He has published 100 research papers and filed 10 Indian patents. He was Visiting Fellow, National Crime Records Bureau, Ministry of Home Affairs, New Delhi during 1996-97. He has successfully completed 10 research projects, sanctioned by the University Grants Commission, Department of Science and Technology, Indian National Science Academy, and the University of Delhi. He received Union Home Minister Award; National Technology Day Award; National Search for Innovation Award; Lockheed Martin India Innovation Award; and India Innovation Initiative Award for innovative work in forensic science. His book entitled Indian Civilization and the Science of Fingerprinting was published by the Publication Division, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India in 2013. He is a Member of the International Fingerprint Research Group, Jerusalem. He has organized several symposia on and training courses in forensic science for students, teachers, army officers, and Indian and overseas police personnel.