Modern Forensic Tools and Devices : Trends in Criminal Investigation

Rawtani, Deepak (EDT); Hussain, Chaudhery Mustansar (EDT)

ISBN 10: 1119760410 / ISBN 13: 9781119760412

Editore: Wiley-Scrivener, 2023

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Titolo: Modern Forensic Tools and Devices : Trends ...

Casa editrice: Wiley-Scrivener

Data di pubblicazione: 2023

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MODERN FORENSIC TOOLS AND DEVICES

The book offers a comprehensive overview of the latest technologies and techniques used in forensic investigations and highlights the potential impact of these advancements on the field.

Technology has played a pivotal role in advancing forensic science over the years, particularly in modern-day criminal investigations. In recent years, significant advancements in forensic tools and devices have enabled investigators to gather and analyze evidence more efficiently than ever. Modern Forensic Tools and Devices: Trends in Criminal Investigation is a comprehensive guide to the latest technologies and techniques used in forensic science.

This book covers a wide range of topics, from computer forensics and personal digital assistants to emerging analytical techniques for forensic samples. A section of the book provides detailed explanations of each technology and its applications in forensic investigations, along with case studies and real-life examples to illustrate their effectiveness.

One critical aspect of this book is its focus on emerging trends in forensic science. The book covers new technologies such as cloud and social media forensics, vehicle forensics, facial recognition and reconstruction, automated fingerprint identification systems, and sensor-based devices for trace evidence, to name a few. Its thoroughly detailed chapters expound upon spectroscopic analytical techniques in forensic science, DNA sequencing, rapid DNA tests, bio-mimetic devices for evidence detection, forensic photography, scanners, microscopes, and recent advancements in forensic tools. The book also provides insights into forensic sampling and sample preparation techniques, which are crucial for ensuring the reliability of forensic evidence. Furthermore, the book explains the importance of proper sampling and the role it plays in the accuracy of forensic analysis.

Audience

The book is an essential resource for forensic scientists, law enforcement officials, and anyone interested in the advancements in forensic science such as engineers, materials scientists, and device makers.

Informazioni sull?autore:

Deepak Rawtani, PhD, received his PhD in nanobiotechnology. He has worked for more than 16 years in the fields of molecular medicine and biology. For the last ten years, he has served as an associate professor of forensic nanotechnology at the Institute of Research and Development, Gujarat Forensic Sciences University, Gandhinagar, India.

Chaudhery Mustansar Hussain, PhD, is an Adjunct Professor, Academic Advisor, and Director of Chemistry & EVSc Labs in the Department of Chemistry & Environmental Sciences at the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), Newark, New Jersey, USA. His research is focused on analytical chemistry, nanotechnology & advanced materials, sustainability, environmental management, and various industries. Dr. Hussain is the author of numerous papers in peer-reviewed journals as well as a prolific author and editor of several scientific monographs and books in his research fields.