Jayantkumar M. Vyas, Ph.D. Gujarat Forensic Sciences University (New Campus), Sector 9, Near Police Bhavan, Opposite Directorate of Forensic Science, Gandhinagar - 382007, Gujarat, India Contact: dg@gfsu.edu.in; jmvyas@hotmail.com ; +91-(0)-79-23256250 (O), +91-99784-05095 (M) Brief Profile: Dr. Jayant M. Vyas has been the pioneer of forensic arena in India, specifically the State of Gujarat. He is presently the senior most (working) Forensic Scientist of the country. Under his able leadership, all forensic laboratories in Gujarat State have flourished to attain the status of the best in the entire country. He has been instrumental in the establishment of World s First Forensic Sciences University, which is highly specialized in terms of programs (Post Graduate level only) offered and facilities provided. He is the founder Director General [Vice Chancellor] of the University, drawing experience of over twenty years heading the Forensic Laboratories across Gujarat State; including the regional laboratories, district laboratories and providing forensic investigation education and training to law enforcement personnel of the country and abroad. A true Administrative Expert and a Vigilant Educationist; perfection and uniqueness are his major assets. From Chairing the Forensic University s Board of Governors, and actively participating in INTERPOL s Forensic Science Managers Symposium s - Organizing Committee, to expert advising on all major national level crime cases, criminal investigation; administrative leadership and higher education management are his ultimate qualities. Revolutionizing the Indian Forensic domain is his foremost objective in life. Area of Expertise: Senior level Administration / Teaching / Training / Research Scientific Investigations Crime Scene Management Forensic Chemistry Forensic Ballistics & Explosives Narcotics & Toxicology Legal issues Oration Professional Work History: Director General Gujarat Forensic Sciences University, Government of Gujarat State, Gandhinagar, India (Feb 2009 - until date) Director, Directorate of Forensic Science, Government of Gujarat State, Gandhinagar (Jan 1993 - present) additional charge. (Feb 2009 present) 1/5
Education: Doctor of Philosophy, Gujarat University, Year - 2007 Master of Science (Chemistry), Saurashtra University, Year - 1973 Bachelor of Legislative Law, Gujarat University, Year - 1986 Bachelor of Science, Saurashtra University, Year - 1971 Awards: Bharatmata Award [2014] Education Leadership Award [2013]; awarded to Gujarat Forensic Sciences University, for excellent innovative performance under his leadership. Excellence Award for meritorious services as F.S.L. (Forensic Science Laboratory) Director [2009] Life time Achievement Award in Forensic Chemistry [2008] Best F.S.L. (Forensic Science Laboratory) Director Award [2004] President's Police Medal [1997 - Republic Day] Achievements / Engagements: Established the world s first Forensic Science University as its founder Director General (Vice Chancellor). The Newly established University was made totally functional within a short time and more than 20 unique and innovative academic programs have been launched, including: Masters in Homeland Security, Cyber Security, Forensic Nursing, Forensic Psychology, Forensic Nanotechnology, etc. Organizing Committee Member - INTERPOL S Forensic Science Managers Symposium, for the session [2008-16]. Member Micro Mission: 03 on Communication & Technology (MM:3) under National Police Mission (NPM), BPR&D, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. Member in Executive Advisory Committee of Unitedworld School of Law, Gandhinagar [2014]. Member - Committee for drafting Bill on Forensic Science Services 2011 for enactment in Parliament, [October 2012-until date]. Member Special Task Force cum Monitoring Authority for Investigation of Police Encounter Cases held in Gujarat State. Member Wildlife Crime Cell, Forest Department, Government of Gujarat State. Member High Level Investigation Team for Ahmedabad Central Jail s Underground Tunnel Case. Member - High Power Expert Committee, Directorate of Forensic Science Services, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. Expert Member - Committee formed by Directorate of Forensic Science Services, Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of India, to look in to the technical/legal aspects involved in the investigation of Jessica Lal Murder case. Chairman - Committee for preparation of Manuals on Chemical Sciences, i.e., Chemistry; Narcotics; Explosives & Toxicology, formed by Directorate of Forensic Science Services, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. Member - Indian Delegation for attending 11th International Forensic Science Symposium, organized by INTERPOL General Secretariat, Lyon-France [1995]. 2/5
Member - Indian Delegation to France for Indo-French Co-operation in Forensic Science [2004]. Member - National Committee formed by National Accreditation Board for Calibration & Testing Laboratories (NABL), Department of Science & Technology, Govt. of India, for framing Rules & Regulations for the accreditation of Forensic Laboratories across India. Chairman - Purchase Committee formed for the purchase of equipments and accessories for National Institute of Occupational Health & other branches of Indian Council for Medical Research in the country. Faculty Member & Observer - Training programme on analysis of precursor chemicals organized by U.N.D.C.P. at Guwahati, Assam. Member - High Level Expert Committee on Forensic Science formed by Directorate of Forensic Science Services, Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of India. [w.e.f.1 st April 2007]. Advisory Committee Member - Lok Nayak Jaiprakash Narayan National Institute of Criminology & Forensic Sciences, New Delhi, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India [May 2010-2013]. Collaborators (including 12 overseas) of the University, for different projects - past & present: The University under his leadership developed academic relationships with reputed organizations of the country and abroad. They are as follows:- 1. University of Florida, U.S.A. 2. Directorate of Forensic Science, Gujarat State, Gandhinagar 3. Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar 4. Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University, Ahmedabad 5. Ranchi Institute of Neuro - Psychiatry & Allied Sciences (RINPAS), Ranchi 6. Forensic Science Laboratory, Tamil Nadu 7. Government Dental College & Hospital, Ahmedabad 8. JSS University, Mysore 9. i-sec services pvt. Ltd., Mumbai 10. Suspect Detection System (SDS), Israel 11. University of Huddersfield, U.K. 12. Raksha Shakti University, Ahmedabad 13. Asian School of Cyber Laws (ASCL), Pune 14. National Institute of Financial Management, Faridabad 15. StraEd Inc., U.S.A. 16. School of Security & Behavioral Intelligence Institute (SSBI), Ahmedabad 17. Bharat Electronics Limited, Bangalore 18. Care Institute of Medical Science (CIMS), Ahmedabad 19. Sagem Morpho Security Pvt. Ltd. (SMSPL), France 20. Galilee International Management Institute, Israel 21. Helik Advisory Ltd., Mumbai 22. The Ballistics Centre, U.K. 23. Hospital for Mental Health, Ahmedabad 24. Approved Group International, Malaysia 25. Forensic Technology WAI, Canada 26. Nemesysco Ltd., Israel 27. Alabama State University, USA 28. Defense Institute of Psychological Research (DIPR), G.O.I., New Delhi 3/5
29. University of Houston, Clear Lake, U.S.A 30. Center for Global Advancement of Community Colleges (CGACC), U.S.A. 31. Lexcode Regulatory Pvt. Ltd., Pune 32. Gujarat Environment Management Institute, Gandhinagar 33. B.M. Institute of Mental Health, Ahmedabad 34. e-secure Forensic Labs Ltd. 35. KLE University, Belgaum, Karnatka Patents obtained by the University (during his tenure): Prof. Y. K. Agrawal (senior official) - Novel Techniques of Calixarenes Synthesis [2009] Mr. Ram Talati (student) - Development of Anti-counterfeiting Foil Technology [2011] Research Supervised / Under Supervision: (Number / Titles): Supervised 06 PhD students One student awarded with a Ph.D. Degree Publications: Around 50 publications / paper presentations in journals of national / international repute Unique (first of their kind) and innovative academic programs launched by the University (under his guidance): M. S. Forensic Pharmacy M. S. Forensic Nanotechnology M. S. Environmental Science with specialization in Environmental Forensics Master of Science - Homeland Security & Anti-Terrorism Post Basic Diploma in Forensic Nursing P. G. Diploma in Forensic Accounting M. Tech in Cyber Security & Incident Response Professional Diploma in Forensic Investigative Psychology M. Sc. Neuro-Psychology M. Sc. Forensic Science with specializations in (Forensic Biotechnology / Forensic Chemistry and Toxicology / Forensic Physical Sciences / Questioned Documents and Fingerprints / Forensic Information Technology) M. Sc. Forensic Psychology M. Tech. Structural Engineering with Forensic engineering as specialization M. Phil. Clinical Psychology (RCI approved) 4/5
Other Professional Activities: Chairman - Board of Governors, Gujarat Forensic Sciences University, Gandhinagar Chairman - Academic Council, Gujarat Forensic Sciences University, Gandhinagar Chairman - Finance Committee, Gujarat Forensic Sciences University, Gandhinagar Chairman - Faculty of Doctoral Studies & Research, Gujarat Forensic Sciences University, Gandhinagar Member Executive Advisory Committee, Unitedworld School of Law, Gandhinagar Seminar/Conferences: Attended around 100 seminars/workshops/conferences in India and abroad, the important ones include:- 11 th International Forensic Science Symposium INTERPOL General Secretariat, France [1995] International Symposium of Forensic Technology at South Africa [2007] International Forensic Symposium held by Mexican Government at Cancun, Mexico [2009] 19 th Triennial Meeting for the International Association of Forensic Sciences, International Association of Forensic Sciences, Madeira, Portugal [2011] Social & Community Responsibility: Actively involved in Spiritual Studies Lifetime Member Adhyatma Vidya Mandir, Ahmedabad Personal: Date of Birth November 6, 1951 Nationality Indian Wife - Mrs. Pragna J. Vyas, Homemaker, Gujarat, India Son - Mr. Chirag J. Vyas, Mechanical Engineer, Illinois, USA Daughter - Dr. (Mrs.) Disha B. Kothari, Gujarat, India 5/5