Chandigarh July 19, 2023
Eminent Researcher Dr. Vishal Sharma Received International Travel Grant from IAFS
Dr. Vishal Sharma, from the Institute of Forensic Science and Criminology at Panjab University in Chandigarh, has been awarded an international travel fellowship for the 23rd Triennial Meeting of the International Association of Forensic Sciences (IAFS). Among more than 1200 abstracts submitted globally, Dr. Sharma’s research work has been selected by the Organising Committee for an Oral talk as part of the comprehensive IAFS 2023 Scientific Program. IAFS conference is one of the prestigious event in the Forensic Science community across the globe.
The Meeting, themed ‘Where to From Here?’, encourages the forensic science community to assess current practices and devise strategies to enhance operational contributions and effectiveness amidst existing and future challenges. Dr. Vishal Sharma’s presence at this prestigious conference in Sydney this November is made possible through the travel award, which recognizes his significant contributions to the field.
Dr. Sharma’s research interests encompass a diverse range of areas, including trace evidence analysis, finger-mark sensing, questioned documents, chemometrics/machine learning, and the synthesis of smart materials for multiple applications. His attendance at the IAFS conference will undoubtedly foster knowledge exchange, present cutting-edge research, and facilitate collaborative endeavors, as forensic scientists, professionals, and specialists from across the globe converge for this exceptional event.
Dr. Vishal Sharma is renowned for his major research pursuits in trace evidence analysis, finger-mark sensing, questioned documents, chemometrics/machine learning, and the synthesis of smart materials for various applications. This prestigious opportunity will bring together forensic scientists, professionals, and specialists from across the globe, creating a hub for information sharing, cutting-edge research, and collaborative endeavors.
Expressing his gratitude to IAFS2023 for the award, Dr. Vishal stated, “I am deeply honoured to receive this international travel grant, which will enable me to actively participate in this esteemed conference and engage with fellow researchers and professionals worldwide. It presents an invaluable opportunity to exchange knowledge, discuss cutting-edge strategies, and collaborate on innovative forensic advancements.”
