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Reviews “The beauty of this seminal work of Dr. Sumit, Dr. Surbhi, & Mr. Anubhav is coming out with three books at one go that together weave the entire length and breadth of the field of questioned documents examination. The books [along with their sister volumes] serve not only as a repository of knowledge but also as a guide to navigating the intricate landscape of forensic document examination. . . . A comprehensive exploration of contemporary methodologies, tools, and techniques that enhance the know-how of the examination of questioned documents.” —From the Foreword by Dr. Henry Lee, Founder & Emeritus Professor, Institute of Forensic Science, University New Haven, Connecticut, USA; Commissioner (ret), Connecticut Department of Public Safety; Director & Chief Criminalist (ret) State Police Forensic Laboratory of Public SafetyDirector & Chief Criminalist (ret) State Police Forensic Laboratory Modern document experts need both old-fashioned tricks like studying ink under a microscope and new tools like computer programs that spot tiny changes in images to uncover what really happened. This new volume, Forensic Examination of Altered and Tampered Documents, draws on decades of casework, pioneering research, and pivotal legal rulings to present a seamless framework for tackling every form of questioned document, whether it’s a scanned PDF, an e-mail printout, or a government ID embedded with holograms. CONTENTS: About the Authors / Editors: Editors: Sumit Kumar Choudhary, PhD Sr. Assistant Professor, Rashtriya Raksha University, India Sumit Kumar Choudhary, PhD, is an academician, researcher, author, editor, consultant, and an emerging thought leader in forensic science. His professional experience spanning about 15 years involves his association with National Forensic Sciences University in the capacity of a UGC Research Fellow, which was followed by his appointment as the first faculty member at the first police university of India, Rashtriya Raksha University, where he served as academic head; member of the board of governors, academic council, and finance committee; program coordinator; university vigilance officer; dean of forensic science; dean of training; and registrar of the university (the youngest and longest serving). He delivers lectures to police officers, judges, private security officers, and students and has trained police officers and other criminal justice system officers of more than 10 countries. He was a member of the Technical Group in the BPR&D National Level Committee for “Developing SOP in Crime Scene Photography & Videography,” and was chairperson of the BPR&D by the national committee for development of e-content in forensic science for police officers. He is also is a member of the committee for planning and implementation of NABL Accreditation of fingerprint bureaus of the country. He has organized, attended, chaired, and convened many national and international conferences, seminars, and workshops; presented and published a number of research papers; and addressed scientific and technical sessions at conferences and seminars. He is member of editorial boards of several journals, founder chair of FIRST Dialogue, a forensic ideation forum, and principal investigator of several projects. He is a member of the boards of studies for forensic science for government universities in Madhya Pradesh and a research advisory member at in the doctoral programs of several universities. He has received several awards for his work. Surbhi Mathur, PhD Associate Professor & Associate Dean, National Forensic Sciences University, India Surbhi Mathur, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Questioned Documents and Associate Dean at the School of Forensic Science, National Forensic Sciences University, India. She has 13 years of teaching and research experience in forensic science and supervises master-level dissertation projects and PhD students in questioned document examination and other areas of forensic physical sciences. She gives forensic training to police officers, judicial officers, public prosecutors, CBI (Central Bureau of Investigation) officials, and officials of other countries and has delivered talks at national and international forums on forensic science, especially questioned documents, CCTV forensics, audio examination, and digital video and image analysis. She has also delivered invited talks at the prestigious INTERPOL digital forensics expert group and on TEDx platforms. Dr. Mathur has presented research papers at national and international conferences and has over 35 research publications in peer-reviewed and Scopus-indexed journals. She has completed a national research project titled “Critical analysis of the effectiveness of CCTV in law enforcement (crime prevention, detection traffic management etc.)” for the Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of India. Dr. Mathur has received awards for her work, including a Best Women Faculty Award, Young Researcher Award, Research Excellence Award, Forensic Excellence Award, among others. She completed her doctorate in forensic science at the national forensic sciences university. Anubhav Singh Doctoral Research Fellow, School of Forensic Science, National Forensic Sciences University, India Anubhav Singh is a Doctoral Research Fellow at the School of Forensic Science, National Forensic Sciences University, India. He is a researcher, academic author, and editor specializing in Digital Forensics and Multimedia Forensics. He has authored and contributed to over 30 peer-reviewed publications, including high-impact research articles and scholarly book chapters across core forensic science domains. His work emphasizes computationally driven methodologies, advanced forensic imaging techniques, and data-centric investigative frameworks aimed at enhancing evidentiary reliability and analytical precision in forensic casework. In addition to his research contributions, he holds advanced academic certifications in cybersecurity tools and cyber attacks, cyber attacks and countermeasures, and hybrid cloud infrastructure, reflecting his strong foundation at the convergence of forensic science and emerging digital technologies. He is a recipient of the Resilient Forensic Scientist Award, the Junior Researcher Award, and multiple paper and poster presentation awards. His scholarly pursuits are directed toward strengthening methodological rigor, promoting technology-integrated forensic practices, and bridging theoretical research with real-world investigative and courtroom applications, thereby contributing to the evolution of contemporary forensic science. |
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