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Mr. Parshant Dahiya is currently pursuing a PhD in Forensic Science, having previously worked as a Lecturer at the Institute of Advanced Research in Gandhinagar. He completed his post-graduation in Forensic Science with a specialization in Forensic Biotechnology from the National Forensic Sciences University, Gandhinagar, INDIA. He has published research papers in Scopus-indexed journals and contributed to iNaturalist, an initiative by the California Academy of Sciences and the National Geographic Society, specifically on diatom species. His expertise extends to forensic biology and toxicology, with significant contributions in forensic diatomology, where he has explored various diatom genera to aid in investigations of accidental and homicidal drownings. Additionally, his research includes toxicological analyses of heavy metals affecting saffron growth in India. Mr. Dahiya is also proficient in DNA and RNA extraction, PCR and related molecular techniques.