Event Glimpse

Acharya Institute of Graduate Studies conducted a program on recent advances in Forensic Medicine, exploring 3D forensic imaging, crime scene documentation, injury reconstruction, and modern investigation technologies. The session provided practical exposure to forensic examination techniques and their applications in criminal investigations.

Objectives of the Program

• To introduce participants to recent advances in Forensic Medicine, with a focus on modern technologies used in crime investigation.
• To provide practical exposure to 3D forensic imaging techniques and their applications in documenting and reconstructing crime scenes and injuries.
• To develop hands-on skills in forensic examination and documentation, enabling students to understand the practical application of forensic medicine in criminal investigations.

Resource Person

Dr. Major Pramod Gurubasappa Bagali & Team

CEO & Chief Medical Officer,
Witty Charman Group, Malaysia.

Committee Members

Patrons

• Shri B M Reddy, President, JMJ Education Society.
• Shri B. Premnath Reddy, Chairman, Acharya Institutes.
• Smt. Shalini Reddy, Executive Director, Acharya Institutes.
• Shri Krishna Basani Reddy, Managing Director, Acharya Institutes.

Advisory Committee

• Dr. Gurunath Rao Vaidya, Principal, Acharya Institute of Graduate Studies

Convener

• Dr. Theju Kumar C, HOD, Associate prof. Department of Criminology and Forensic Science

Faculty Coordinators

• Ms. Vaishnavi Vivek Sawant (Asst. Prof Department of criminology and Forensic Science)- 91888 43329
• Mr. Shashikiran V (Asst. Prof Department of criminology and Forensic Science)- 90667 25793
• Ms. Swapna Gowri C S (Asst. Prof Department of criminology and Forensic Science)- 88917 06275

Contributions

• Forensic medicine and digital-autopsy perspective, demonstrating how PMCT, 3D visualization, reconstruction and structured forensic reasoning can complement conventional autopsy.
• Forensic Odontology component, demonstrating dental identification, ante-mortem/post-mortem comparison, radiographic evidence, and the role of dentistry in DVI and forensic identification.
• Public health and health-systems lens to forensic practice—highlighting population-level thinking, epidemiology, evidence generation, stakeholder engagement, and the translation of technical innovation into health system programs.
• Hands-on young-forensic-scientist perspective, connecting evidence handling, laboratory methods, digital investigation, and forensic software workflows with practical student exercises.