Dr. Anu Singla is a distinguished academician and founding faculty member of Dr. A.P.J. Abdul
Kalam Institute of Forensic Science and Criminology at Bundelkhand University, Jhansi. With
an illustrious career spanning 24 years, she has made significant contributions to teaching and
research in the domain of Forensic Science. Under her supervision, 10 doctoral scholars have
been awarded Ph.D. degrees, and she had mentored over 130 dissertations. Her scholarly work
is reflected in the publication of six books and more than 70+ research papers in reputed
national and international journals. Additionally, she has more than 15 patents published across
diverse Forensic Science disciplines. Dr. Singla has been instrumental in the institution’s
growth and development since its inception. Her unwavering commitment to academic
excellence and innovation continues to shape the field of Forensic Science.
Editorial Board Member
Dr. Anu Singla
Research Interests :
Introduction
AFFILIATION
Associate Professor
Department of Forensic Sciences
Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Institute of Forensic Science & Criminology
Bundelkhand University
Jhansi
India
284128
Email : anusingla73@gmail.com
RESEARCH IDS
| # | ID Type |
|---|---|
| 1. | Google Scholar |
| 2. | ORCiD |
| 3. | SCOPUS |
| 4. | Vidwan |
RESEARCH INTERESTS
| # | Area |
|---|---|
| 1. | Forensic Physical Anthropology |
| 2. | Forensic Sciences |
| 3. | Forensic Toxicology |
| 4. | Questioned Document Examination |
PAPERS PUBLISHED
| # | Article Title | Year |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Ahirwar, N.; Shekhar, S.; Singla, A. (2026). Deciphering the Secrets of Magic Pen Inks: A Review. Journal of Forensic Chemistry and Toxicology, 12(1): 35-42. | 2026 |
| 2. | Khare, V.; Singla, A.; Shekhar, S.; Ahirwar, N. (2026). Chemical Constituents in Latent Fingermarks as Indicators of Lifestyle using Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry. Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology, 19(1): 63-76 | 2026 |
| 3. | Ali, Z., Singh, V. K., Sharma, A., Singla, A., Ahirwar, N., & Shekhar, S. (2025, August). Design and Development of a Microstrip Patch Monopole Antenna for 3.4 GHz Spectrum with Forensic Electromagnetic Detection Applications. In 2025 IEEE Madhya Pradesh Section Conference (MPCON) (pp. 14-18). IEEE | 2025 |
| 4. | Ali, Z., Singh, V. K., Sharma, A., Singla, A., Ahirwar, N., & Shekhar, S. (2025, August). Design and Development of a Microstrip Patch Monopole Antenna for 3.4 GHz Spectrum with Forensic Electromagnetic Detection Applications. In 2025 IEEE Madhya Pradesh Section Conference (MPCON) (pp. 14-18). IEEE. (SCOPUS) | 2025 |
| 5. | Shekhar, S.; Ahirwar, N.; Singla, A. (2025). Forensic Characterization of Electrical Tapes Through Layer-Specific Analysis Using ATR-FTIR Spectroscopy and Chemometrics. Arab Journal of Forensic Sciences and Forensic Medicine, 7(2), pp. 96-115 | 2025 |
| 6. | Yadav, B., Singla, A., Rashid, S., Sharma, G., Saran, V., Kumar, C. (2025). Future Directions in Environmental Forensics. In: Sankhla, M.S., Awasthi, K.K., Sharma, T., Kumar, R. (eds) Introducing the Synergy Between Forensic Science and Environmental Analysis. Springer Singapore, pp. 301- 322. | 2025 |
| 7. | Rashid, S., Singla, A., Yadav, B., Prakash, S., Sankhla, M.S., Ahi, S. (2025). Tracing Environmental Changes Over Time. In: Sankhla, M.S., Awasthi, K.K., Sharma, T., Kumar, R. (eds) Introducing the Synergy Between Forensic Science and Environmental Analysis. Springer Singapore, pp. 61-80 | 2025 |
| 8. | Khare, V.; Singla, A. and Gupta, P. (2025). “Multivariate Analysis of Writing Inks: A Forensic Application of EDXRF and ANOVA” X-ray Spectrometry. | 2025 |
| 9. | Khare, V.; Singla, A. and Gupta, P. (2025). “A Forensic Approach in the Determination of Sequence of Strokes using Fluorescence Spectrometry” Journal of Forensic Science and Medicine. 11, 26-31. | 2025 |
| 10. | Singla, A. and Khan, Z. (2025). “Exploring Artificial Intelligence-Driven Gait Analysis for Suspect Identification in Forensic Video Footage” International Journal of Sciences and Innovation Engineering. 2 (1), 15-19. | 2025 |
| 11. | Gupta, P.; Singla, A.; Yadav, B. and Khare, V. (2024). “The Direction of Slant and Horizontal Stroke as Potential Suggestive Markers for the Determination of Handedness” Journal of Forensic Science and Medicine. 10, 165-170 | 2024 |
| 12. | Singla, A.; Shekhar, S.; Ahirwar, N. (2024). “AI-Driven Approaches to Reshape Forensic Practices: Automating the Tedious, Augmenting the Astute” Chapter in the Book titled “Cases on Forensic and Criminological Science for Criminal Detection and Avoidance” Published by IGI Global. Page:280-312. | 2024 |
| 13. | Yadav, E.S.; Sharma, N.; Sharma, H.; Ahirwar, N.; Shekhar, S. and Singla, A. (2024). “A Review on Uncommon Body Fluids: A Toxicological Approach” Gradiva Review Journal. 10(2):302-309 | 2024 |
| 14. | Ahirwar, N.; Singla, A.; Shekhar, S. and Gupta, P. (2023). “Development of Latent Fingerprints on Wet Non-porous Surfaces with Moringa and Incense Stick Powder Ash” International Journal of Forensic Science and Legal Medicine. 3(2):15-26. | 2023 |
| 15. | Gupta, P.; Singla, A.; Yadav, B. and Khare, V. (2023) “Effectiveness of UV-Visible Spectroscopy (with Multi-Mode Plate Reader) and ATR-FTIR for the Discrimination of Black Marker Inks: A Chemometric Approach” Arab Journal of Forensic Sciences & Forensic Medicine. 5(2), 144-160. | 2023 |
| 16. | Yadav, B.; Singla, A., Chandraker, T.R.; Rashid, S.; Gupta, P. and Kushwaha, S.D. (2023) “Investigation of Bite Marks and its Techniques on Different Fruit Surfaces” Eur. Chem. Bull. 12(10), 10049-10059. | 2023 |
| 17. | Saini, P.; Singla, A.; Lagarkha, R.; Yadav, A. and Soni, P. (2023) “Steganography: The Art of Encrypting and Decrypting Information with Different Hiding Tools and Command Prompt” International Journal for Multidisciplinary Research. 5:5 | 2023 |
| 18. | Yadav, J; Verma, A.K.; Garg, R.K. and Singla, A. (2023) “Metals Toxicity Associated with Oxidative Stress and Altered Level of Antioxidants in the Pathogenesis of Alzheimer’s Disease” Indian journal of Behavioural Sciences. 26(2): 138-152. | 2023 |
| 19. | Khare, V. and Singla, A. (2022) “A Review on the Advancements in Chemical Examination of Composition of Latent Fingerprint Residues” Egyptian Journal of ForensicSciences. 12:6. | 2022 |
| 20. | Yadav, B.; Singla, A.; Gupta, P. and Rashid, S. (2022) “Forensic Pharmacognostic Studyof Toxin ‘Ricinine’ present in Ricinus communis by TLC and GCMS” Research Journal of Pharm. And Tech. Vol. 15, Issue 3, July 2021. Page: 06-11. | 2022 |
| 21. | Kumar, S.; Singla A and Vidwans R R (2022) “Fire Investigation and ignitable Liquid Residue Analysis” Chapter in the Book Titled “Technologies to Advance Automation in Forensic Science and Criminal Investigation” Published by IGI Global. Page: 91-118. | 2022 |
| 22. | Rashid, S. and Singla, A. (2022) “Lipstick Analysis on XRD” Thoughts on Education. Vol. 11, Issue 7, Page: 54-60. | 2022 |
| 23. | Yadav, B.; Singla, A., Srivastava N and Gupta, P. (2021) “Pharmacognostic and Phytochemical Screening of Datura stramonium by TLC and GC-MS: A Forensic Approach” Biomed Pharmacol J. 2021: 14(4)-2221-2226. | 2021 |
| 24. | Gupta, P.; Singla, A. and Yadav, B. (2021) “Forensic Discrimination of Monochrome Printed Documents Obtained from Various Photocopier, Laser and Inkjet Printers using Multi-Mode Plate Reader” International Journal of Forensic Science and Legal Medicine. Vol. 1, Issue 1, Page: 06-11. | 2021 |
| 25. | Kishore B.: Singla A. and Gupta, P. (2021) “Diatomologcal Mapping of Major Water Bodies of Jhansi Region” International Journal of Forensic Science and Legal Medicine. Vol. 1, Issue 2, Page: 17-23 | 2021 |
| 26. | Naqvi, Z.; Rashid, S. and Singla, A. (2020) “Cephalofacial Study to Determine Gender and Ethnicity Using Facial Index among the Muslims and Baniyas of Jhansi District” Mindshare: International Journal of Research and Development. Vol. 36. Page: 22-38. https://doi.org/10.55031/mshare.2020.36.Gd.2/ | 2020 |
| 27. | Katiyar, M.; Rashid, S. and Singla, A. (2019) “A Comparative Study of Three Open Source Softwares for Data Recovery from Flash Drives” International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews. Vol.6, Issue 1, January, 2019. Page: 1103-1106. | 2019 |
| 28. | Rashid, S. and Singla, A. (2019) “A Statistical Study of Lip Print, Finger Print and ABO BloodGrouping and their Significance in Personal Identification” Research Journal of Forensic Science (International Science Community Association). Vol.7, Issue 2, 1-7 July, 2019. Page: 1-7. | 2019 |
| 29. | Rashid, S.; Singla, A. and Prakash, S. (2019) “Estimation of Significant Differences in Height and Attributes of Footprint between Male and Female Subjects by the Inferential Statistics” International Journal of New Innovations in Engineering and Technology. Vol.12, Issue 3, December, 2019. Page: 030-034. | 2019 |
| 30. | Qamar, S.U.; Singla, A. and Rashid, S. (2018) “Forensic Identification of Handwriting on Curved Surfaces Especially Tree” International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews. Vol.5, Issue 3, July-September, 2018. Page: 645z-648z | 2018 |
| 31. | Yadav, K.; Singla, A. and Rashid, S. (2018) “A Preliminary Study: Forensic Examination of Effect of Alcohol on Handwriting Characteristics” Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research. Vol.5, Issue 9, September- 2018. Page: 428-432. | 2018 |
| 32. | Rashid, S. and Singla, A. (2018) “Lip prints: A Statistical Study of Morphological Patterns to Determine Sex Differences among Brahmins and Yadavs of the Bundelkhand Regionof Uttar Pradesh, India” Arab Journal of Forensic Sciences & Forensic Medicine. Vol. 1, Issue 8, Dec – 2018. Page: 1048-1057 | 2018 |
| 33. | Shukla, P.; Singla, A. and Rashid, S. (2018) “A Preliminary Study on Forensic Examination of Vermilion Stains by using Thin Layer Chromatography” International Journal of Scientific Research. Vol.7, Issue 10, October- 2018. Page: 1-3. | 2018 |
| 34. | Gupta, S. and Singla, A.(2018) “Twin signatures- Replication of Signatures” International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews. Vol.5, Issue 3,September- 2018. Page: 401- 405 | 2018 |
| 35. | Gupta, S.; Singla, A. and Handa, D.R. (2018) “Forensic Identification of Actual Concurrently Written Signatures by Software” International Journal of Research. Vol.7, Issue 9, September- 2018. Page: 1369-1381. | 2018 |
| 36. | Yadav, B.; Singla, A. and Yadav, P. (2018) “Forensic Analysis of Asparagus officinalis and Identification of its Toxin by TLC” IAETSD Journal for Advanced Research in Applied Sciences.Vol.5, Issue 2, February- 2018. Page: 589-594. | 2018 |
| 37. | Yadav, B.; Singla, A. and Yadav, B.(2018) “Forensic Analysis of Botanical Weapons used in India” International Journal for Research in Applied Science & Engineering Technology. Vol.6, Issue 1, January- 2018. Page: 3324-3326. | 2018 |
| 38. | Rashid, S. and Singla, A. (2017) “Internet Addiction in Juveniles: Measuring the Validityof Internet Addiction Scale and Estimating the Level of Internet Addiction and Anti-Social Internet Behavior” EDU WORLD An International Journal. Vol.8, Issue 3, December, 2017. Page: 46-53. | 2017 |
| 39. | Chauhan, P; Singla, A. and Yadav, B.(2017) “Estimation of Stature from Upper Arm Length among the Hindu and Sikh population of Lucknow Region” International Journal of Development research. Vol.7, Issue 7, July- 2017. Page: 13803-13807 | 2017 |
| 40. | Singla, A. and Yadav, B.(2017) “Bank Fraud Investigations” International Journal of Current Research.Vol.9, Issue 6, June- 2017. Page: 52198 -52200. | 2017 |
| 41. | Gupta, S.; Singla, A. and Handa, D.R. (2017) “Concurrently Written Signatures- Pictorially Identical Signatures” International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology. Vol.4, Issue 2,Feb- 2017. Page: 868-874 | 2017 |
| 42. | Gupta, S.; Handa, D.R. and Singla, A. (2016) “Forensic Examination of Suspiciously Similar Signatures” International Journal of Innovative Science, Engineering and Technology. Vol.3, Issue 12, Dec- 2016. Page: 175-182 | 2016 |
| 43. | Gupta, S.; Gupta, K. and Singla, A. (2016) “Advancement in Indian Passport- A Forensic Perspective”International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology, Vol. 3, Issue 11, Nov- 2016. Page: 585-591. | 2016 |
| 44. | Yadav, B.; Singla, A. and Dhingra, V.(2016) “Forensic and Pharmacognostic Studies ofJatrophaCurcas” Journal of Forensic Chemistry and Toxicology, Vol. 2, Issue 1, January-June, Page: 31-36. | 2016 |
| 45. | Jaiswal, A.K.; Sharma, K.; Lukose, S.; Millo, T.; Singla, A.; Prasad, K. and Gupta, S.K. (2016) “Screening/ Spot/ Colour Tests of Anti-Depressants” Journal of Forensic Chemistry and Toxicology, Vol. 2, Issue 1, January-June, Page: 17-24. | 2016 |
| 46. | Gupta, S.; Gupta, K. and Singla, A. (2016) “E-Mail Header- A Forensic Key to Examine an E-Mail” International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology, Vol. 3, Issue 2, Feb- 2016. Page: 642-648. | 2016 |
| 47. | Singla, A. and Dhingra, V. (2015) “Forensic Importance of Cosmetics and Cosmeceuticals” Journal of Forensic Chemistry and Toxicology, Vol. 1, Issue 1, July- December 2015. Page: 47-54 | 2015 |
| 48. | Rana, S.; Garg, R.K. and Singla, A. (2014) Rapid Analysis of Urinary Opiates using FastGas Chromatography- Mass spectrometry and Hydrogen as a Carrier Gas” Egyptian Journal of Forensic Sciences. Vol.4 (100-107). | 2014 |
| 49. | Tripathi, K.; Kumar, P. and Singla, A. (2014) “Toxic Effects of Arsenic in Industrial Areasof Kanpur Nagar, (U.P.), India” International Journal of Innovative Research in Science, Engineering and Technology. Vol.3, Issue 7, | 2014 |
| 50. | Kumar, P. and Singla, A. (2013) “Ear Biometric: Sex, Bilateral and Ethnic Differences among Brahmin and Yadav communities of Bundelkhand Region using PCA Technique” International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research. Vol.4: 10. | 2013 |
| 51. | Sharma, R; Singh, V.N.; Singla, A.; Dhingra,V. (2013) “Forensic analysis of Tooth Pastes ofIndian Brand” Indian Internet Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology. Vol 11:1&2 | 2013 |
| 52. | Dhingra, V.; Dhingra, S. and Singla, A. (2013) “Forensic and Pharmacognostic Studies of TerminaliaArjuna Bark” Egyptian Journal of Forensic Sciences. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ejfs.2012.10.001 | 2013 |
| 53. | Singla, A.; Dhingra, S.; Dhingra, V. (2012) “Detection and Identification of Deltamethrin in Autopsy Material’ J Punjab Acad Forensic Medical Toxicol; 12(1): 22. | 2012 |
| 54. | Singla, A. (2012) “Ear Biometrics: A Personal Identification Technique for PoliceInvestigation” Proceeding of 42nd All India Police Science Congress, Feb.15-17, Sikkim | 2012 |
| 55. | Kumar, P; Srivastava, A.; Yadav, V. and Singla, A. (2012) “Who Is He? An IdentificationMethod through Speech” Proceedings of NSA : Applied Ultrasonic. 222-232. | 2012 |
| 56. | Singla, A.and Saini, V.R. (2012) “Biometric: A unique Identification System in NetworkedSociety” Forensic Science for Criminal Justice System. 1-24. | 2012 |
BOOKS PUBLISHED
| # | Title | Publication Year |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Generative AI & Its Applications (2025) [Selective & Scientific Books, 978-93-92787-76-8] | 2025 |
| 2. | A Textbook on Research Methodology: Analytical Processes (2025) [Shivika Publications, 978-81- 985389-4-9] | 2025 |
| 3. | Forensic Linguistics (2024) [Society Publishing, 978-1774698600] | 2024 |
| 4. | Advanced Forensic Biology (2023) [Shree Publishers, 978-8119448050] | 2023 |
| 5. | Forensic Science UGC NET/JRF (2014) [Selective & Scientific Books, 978-8189128784] | 2014 |
| 6. | Forensic Science for Criminal Justice System (2013) | 2013 |
BOOK CHAPTERS PUBLISHED
| # | Chapter Title | Book Title | Publication Year |
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ACADEMIC PROFILE
| # | Examination | Passing Year | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Ph.D. | 2004 | India |
| 2. | M.Sc | 2001 | India |
| 3. | B.Sc | 1999 | India |
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