Investigative and Predictive Forensic Microbiology

Investigative and Predictive Forensic Microbiology showcases the latest advancements in microbial technology for forensic applications, covering a wide range of topics in forensic microbiology. Sections explore human normal microflora, cover classical methods of analyzing microbes, discuss microbial tools in forensic medicine that address post-mortem analysis, and delve into microbial biomarkers for estimating time of death. Investigative microbiology topics include analyzing body fluids, geolocation prediction using microbes, ancient microbial DNA analysis, biodefense, and emerging infections. The book's final section focuses on challenges and future approaches, covering statistical interpretation of data, regulatory considerations, and ethical implications of forensic microbiology.

With contributions from renowned experts in the field, this book is a comprehensive resource for researchers and practitioners in microbiology, genetics, forensic science, and for law enforcement professionals and advanced students.

• Describes the fundamentals of forensic microbiology
• Explains and summarizes technological advancements in forensic microbiology
• Includes examples and historic case studies related to the application of microbial forensics

Hirak Ranjan Dash, PhD, is Associate Professor and Associate Dean at Centurion University of Technology and Management (CUTM), Bhubaneswar, India. He received his PhD in Life Science from National Institute of Technology Rourkela, India, and previously served as Scientific Officer (DNA) at the Forensic Science Laboratory, Madhya Pradesh, where he was involved in forensic DNA casework and research. His research focuses on forensic biotechnology, forensic DNA analysis, population genetics, forensic microbiology, DNA fingerprinting, and next-generation sequencing. He has authored and edited several books in forensic genetics, DNA profiling, and forensic biology, and holds Indian patents related to forensic DNA technologies. He supervises doctoral research and is actively engaged in teaching, research, and academic leadership. His professional memberships include the International Society for Forensic Genetics, the Association of Microbiologists of India, and the Asian Federation of Biotechnology.