About Us

Department of Biochemistry & Forensic Science stands today as a unique institution in Gujarat, where multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary teaching and research in Forensic Science, Biochemistry, Toxicology, Pharmaceutical Science, Clinical Embryology & Infertility Management and MLT have established permanent roots. The M.Sc. and Ph.D. programs essentially provide basic and applied science curricula and specialized skills for profitable employment. The students of this program have not only excelled nationally but also internationally. The uniqueness of the department essentially lies in the fact that within the department’s faculty there are experts and active researchers representing almost all areas of modern biology. Vice –chancellor, Gujarat University & Head, Prof. Himanshu A. Pandya is an academician and researcher working in the field of Botany, Forensic Toxicology & Bioinformatics and bio pesticides. Prof. Rakesh Rawal, Coordinator is specialized in Life –Sciences, Cancer Biology, Cell-Molecular Biology. Dr.Kapilkumar, Associate Professor is working in the field of Forensic Science & Cyber Security & Forensics. The major thrust area of Dr. Rushikesh Joshi, Assistant Professor is in Biochemistry, microbial metabolites and PGPR. Dr. Ankita Patel, Assistant Professor is specialized in Anthropology & Forensic Sciences. The department offers Master of Science Degree in Forensic Science, Biochemistry, Toxicology, Pharmaceutical Science, Clinical Embryology & Assisted Reproductive Technology, Medical Laboratory Technology & Cyber Security & Forensics. Since the inception of the department, students from this department have secured good positions in industries, research labs and academics in the country and abroad. Currently many of the alumni are heading their departments in respective areas. Some of them are very successful entrepreneurs working for the betterment of the society. Laboratories in the department are well equipped with an extensive range of facilities and equipment’s commensurate with its broad expertise. The laboratory training in addition to theory is included to prepare them for careers in the industry, agriculture, and applied research where biological systems are increasingly employed. The department is also having the facility for Ph.D. and Post-doctoral research in various fields of Forensic Science, Biochemistry, Toxicology, Pharmaceutical Science, Clinical Embryology & Assisted Reproductive Technology, Medical Laboratory Technology & Cyber Security & Forensics. We have completed many research projects worth more than Rs. 6 cr. funded by government funding agencies like UGC, DST, DBT, GSBTM, GMDC, PDF fellowships, Women Scientist project schemes etc. Till date more than 35-45 students have obtained Ph. D. degree, more than 1500 students have obtained M. Sc. degree from the department. Department is one of the biggest department in India with having the student intake capacity of 35-40 students per semester in All courses. Every year various industries are arranging their campus interview for the selection of the students of Forensic Science, Biochemistry, Toxicology, Pharmaceutical Science, Clinical Embryology & Assisted Reproductive Technology, Medical Laboratory Technology & Cyber Security & Forensics. The reputation of the departmental research activities has been well recognized hence the department is continuously receiving research grants from various funding agencies.