Qualification - Pursuing Ph.D. in Forensic Science
M.Phil., M.Sc., B.A.Sc, UGC-NET
CBSE NET Forensic Science
UGC- NET Forensic Science
Forensic and Caliber test (FACT) exam in Forensic Science

Total Years of Work Experience08 Years

Email[email protected]

No of Recent Publications16

No of Conferences, Seminars & Workshops52

Awards (International/National)-

Megha Walia has over eight years of experience in teaching, research, and consultancy in Forensic Science and related areas. She is currently working as an Assistant Professor and pursuing Ph.D. in the Department of Forensic Science, School of Basic and Applied Sciences, SGT University, Gurugram, India. She previously served as an Assistant Chemical Analyser at the Directorate of Forensic Science Laboratories, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, where she reported over 500 cases to the court of law. Megha has contributed to the e-PG Pathshala Project by the University Grants Commission (UGC) under the NMEICT mission of the Ministry of Education (MHRD), Government of India, as a Project Assistant in Forensic Science. Her academic journey includes teaching positions at University of Delhi (SGTB Khalsa College and Department of Anthropology), Lovely Professional University, Punjab, and Jain University, Bangalore. Additionally, she has worked as a private forensic expert and consultant, providing Forensic Expert Opinions for court cases in India and Canada. Her expertise includes submitting forensic reports for government and non-government organizations, including SBI Bank, Gramin Regional Bank, Karnataka Golf Association, AGL Televentures Pvt. Ltd., Punjab State Transmission Corporation Limited, Nagvanshi Dynasty, and private bodies. She has analyzed questioned documents spanning from 1960 to 2023. Megha holds M.Phil. in Physical Anthropology from the University of Delhi and an M.Sc. in Forensic Science from Galgotias University, India. She is a Lifetime Member of International Forensic Sciences, Pune (India), registered with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), Government of India.
Her achievements include:

• 3rd position in the ‘Research’ category at SYNERGY 2022, SGT University, Gurugram, Haryana.
• Science Communication Award by the Kaushambi Foundation National Board.
• Excellence in Research & Innovation Practices in Forensic Science Award by GDF India.
• Young Professional Award in Forensic Science at MAESASS-2023.
• Megha has published 16 research papers in reputed journals, authored 7 book chapters, and filed 2
• patents in various areas of Forensic Science. She has also supervised over 30 undergraduate and postgraduate dissertations and projects.

Teaching Interests

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• Biology and serology

Research Interests

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