Chandigarh, 17 February 2025-Dr. J.S. Sehrawat, Assistant Professor at the Department of Anthropology, Panjab University, Chandigarh, has been invited to present his forensic research at the 77th Annual Scientific Conference of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS). The prestigious international event will conclude on 22nd February 2025 at the Baltimore Convention Centre, Maryland, USA.
Dr. Sehrawat’s research focuses on new scientific techniques for identifying unknown human remains. His work involves analysing dental deposits and using stable isotope techniques to uncover important forensic details. This innovative approach has gained international recognition, earning him multiple presentation slots at the AAFS conference.
To support his participation, the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), New Delhi, has provided financial assistance, covering his travel and visa expenses. Dr. Sehrawat has been a permanent member of the AAFS for several years, a membership granted only after a rigorous selection process.
Apart from his presentations in the USA, Dr. Sehrawat has also been invited to attend a craniofacial identification workshop in Liverpool, UK, in March 2025, as part of his involvement with the European Cooperation in Science & Technology (E-COST).
Dr. Sehrawat and his research team have also studied how radiological jaw measurements can be used in forensic identification. The findings from this study will also be presented at AAFS 2025.
A remarkable achievement for Dr. Sehrawat is that he will be presenting five research papers at this global conference, where thousands of forensic experts from around the world will share their latest findings. His participation will also help him build international collaborations with leading universities and forensic institutions.
Over the years, Dr. Sehrawat has presented his research in England, the USA (New Orleans, Seattle, Baltimore, Orlando, Denver), Canada, and Portugal, among other countries. He has published more than 107 research papers in respected national and international forensic science journals.
He is also leading a major government-funded forensic project focused on identifying thousands of human remains found in an ancient well in Ajnala (Amritsar, India). His work involves advanced scientific methods like DNA analysis, radiocarbon dating, and chemical profiling. He has partnered with universities in Canada, Germany, and the USA to further this research.
At the AAFS 2025 conference, Dr. Sehrawat looks forward to networking with forensic experts from around the world and expanding his research collaborations.