Dr. Shivani Sehgal

Last worked as a Scientific Assistant in the Department of Forensic Sciences at National Forensic Sciences University, Delhi campus. She has submitted her doctoral thesis in the field of Forensic DNA and Biology. Her research work deals with the fabrication of polymer materials-based DNA biosensors for the purpose of efficient DNA extraction from low quantity forensic samples found at the crime scene. She holds an overall experience of more than 7 years with 5.5 dedicated years as Scientific Assistant in Biology division at State Forensic Science laboratory, Govt. of NCT of Delhi, Rohini and teaching experience of more than 1 years. She has assisted Senior Reporting officers in Biology/Serology/DNA examination of biological exhibits in more than 800 cases. She holds hands on experience in various techniques like Automated DNA isolation, RT-PCR, PCR, Nano-Drop spectrophotometer and analysis on Genetic Analyzer. She also holds teaching and research experience in the field of biological sciences at National Forensic Sciences University, Delhi campus.

• Jun 2010-Jun2013
  • Graduation B.Sc. Botany (Hons.) Delhi University
  • Percentage–  69.08
• July 2013-July 2015
  • Post Graduation M.Sc. Forensic Sciences, Amity University
  • CGPA-9.10
• July 2017-July 2024
  • PhD(Forensic Sciences) (Thesis submitted) Amity University.
  • Thesis title: Development of Polymer based Microchip for Forensic DNA Analysis.

• Jun 2016-Oct 2021

Scientific Assistant (Biology and DNA) Forensic Science Laboratory, Rohini, Govt. of NCT of Delhi

• Jan 2022-May 2022

Visiting faculty Amity Institute of Forensic Sciences, Amity University, Uttar Pradesh

• July 2022-Aug2023

Teaching and Research Assistant National Forensic Sciences University, Delhi Campus.

• Dec 2023- October 2024

Scientific Assistant National Forensic Sciences University, Delhi Campus

• Malhotra, S. and Sehgal, S. (2023). Forensic relevance of SNP analysis in Next Generation Sequencing. In Hirak Ranjan Dash and Kelly M. Elkins. Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) technology in DNA analysis – (1st ed., pp. 243-269). ISSN: 9780323991445.

1. Worked as Assistant Programme coordinator of National Service Scheme cell at National Forensic Sciences University.
2. Worked as National Cadet Corps Coordinator, Girls wing at National Forensic Sciences University.

1. Successfully participated in “Faculty development programme” held from 1^st august-5^th august 2024 at National Forensic Sciences University, Delhi Campus.
2. Successfully participated in an oral presentation on paper entitled “Fabrication of novel polymeric microchip for on-site extraction of Human genomic DNA and its comparison with FTA paper” at Chascon 2023, Chandigarh, National Conference on Global science Wellbeing, October 12-14,2023.
3. Participated in oral presentation at 5th International Conference on Innovative Strategies and advancements in Academics and Research: Navigating Global Scenarios, Lucknow and received Best presentation award for oral presentation entitled  “Development of novel microchip-based method for on-site extraction of DNA from Human blood and its comparison with FTA paper” from 28-29 october.
4. Actively attended 25^th All India Forensic Science Conference during February 2th -4th, 2023 at National Forensic Science University, Ahmedabad and presented a poster on “Fabrication of Novel Microchip for On-site Extraction of Human Genomic DNA and its comparison with FTA® paper“.
5. Successfully participated in “Hands-on Workshop in Forensic DNA fingerprinting” held at Forensic Science Laboartory, Delhi from 2^nd to 7^th feb,2020 organized by Forensic Science Laboratory, GNCT-Delhi in collaboration with Promega Biotech India Pvt. Ltd.
6. Another successful participation was at UGC Sponsored National Seminar on “Recent Advancements in Forensic Science” held on 17th March, 2018 and was awarded 1st Position in Poster Presentation on the topic “Advances in Microfluidic Systems for Rapid DNA Detection”.
7. Actively attended 24^th All India Forensic Science Conference during feburary 10th -12th, 2018 at Gujarat Forenisc Sciences University, Ahmedabad and presented a paper on “ DNA Fingerprinting Investigation- A Case Study”.
8. Another participation was in the 5th International Science Congress (ISC-2015) held on 8th and 9th December ,2015 at Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal and presented a poster entitled on “ Rapid Screening of some Plant Poisons by TLC using a novel solvent system –A Forensic Approach” and the same was published in Indian Journal of Forensic Science .

1. Sehgal, S., Nayak, B., Haque, I., & Tiwari, R. (2024). Comparison of Fabrication Process of Poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) Membranes and their Amine Functionalization Studies for Application in Biosensing. Asian Journal of Chemistry, 36(9), 2056–2062. https://doi.org/10.14233/ajchem.2024.32116.
2. Sehgal S, Nayak BP, Haque I, Tiwari R, Jamir L (2024). Fabrication of a Microchip for efficient DNA Capture and Release from Human Blood Sample for Forensic Application. Journal of Punjab Academy of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology. (Accepted)
3. Sehgal S, Nayak BP, Haque I, Tiwari R (2023). Comparison of DNA capture performance of the fabricated Novel microchip and FTA® paper for human blood samples. Journal of Forensic medicine and toxicology, 40(2);107-113.
4. Aggarwal P, Sehgal S, & Verma K. L. (2017). Rapid Screening of Some Plant Poisons by TLC using a Novel Solvent System-A Forensic Approach. Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, 11(2).