B R Sharma worked in Delhi University Laboratories after obtaining his B Sc (Hons) in Chemistry from Punjab University. Selected as Director, CID Scientific Laboratory, Punjab, at an early age of 26, just before completion of his PhD degree, he headed
various Forensic Science Institutions including the State FSLs, Punjab; Himachal Pradesh; UT CFSL (GOI, MHA), Chandigarh. He retired in September 1993 and now runs the National Institute of Forensic Science.
Dr Sharma had rigorous training in Forensics from New Scotland Yard Laboratory, London, Home Office Forensic Science Laboratories at Harrogate (England) and Glasgow (Scotland). A consultant to numerous universities, educational boards, banks, insurance companies, government/semi-government/private organizations and individuals, including courts and police departments, he has also been a teacher in Forensics for about three decades as a secondary engagement and his assignments include Honorary Visiting Professor to Punjab University; Guest faculty member to Punjabi University, Patiala; Dr H S Gaur University, Sagar; National Institute of Criminology and Forensic Science, Delhi; Central Detective Training School, numerous Zonal and Regional Staff Training Colleges of various Banks and Judicial Academies.
Dr Sharma has over four decades of experience dealing with various aspects of
Scientific Criminal Investigation including field, laboratory and court work. His services were/are sought across the country and even abroad. He has done extensive research work and has more than 100 papers/articles on Forensics publis... See more
B R Sharma worked in Delhi University Laboratories after obtaining his B Sc (Hons) in Chemistry from Punjab University. Selected as Director, CID Scientific Laboratory, Punjab, at an early age of 26, just before completion of his PhD degree, he headed
various Forensic Science Institutions including the State FSLs, Punjab; Himachal Pradesh; UT CFSL (GOI, MHA), Chandigarh. He retired in September 1993 and now runs the National Institute of Forensic Science.
Dr Sharma had rigorous training in Forensics from New Scotland Yard Laboratory, London, Home Office Forensic Science Laboratories at Harrogate (England) and Glasgow (Scotland). A consultant to numerous universities, educational boards, banks, insurance companies, government/semi-government/private organizations and individuals, including courts and police departments, he has also been a teacher in Forensics for about three decades as a secondary engagement and his assignments include Honorary Visiting Professor to Punjab University; Guest faculty member to Punjabi University, Patiala; Dr H S Gaur University, Sagar; National Institute of Criminology and Forensic Science, Delhi; Central Detective Training School, numerous Zonal and Regional Staff Training Colleges of various Banks and Judicial Academies.
Dr Sharma has over four decades of experience dealing with various aspects of
Scientific Criminal Investigation including field, laboratory and court work. His services were/are sought across the country and even abroad. He has done extensive research work and has more than 100 papers/articles on Forensics published both in Indian as well as Foreign Journals.
Dr Sharma's other major works are: Forensic Science in Criminal Investigation and Trials; Firearms in Criminal Investigation and Trials; Footprints, tracks and trails; Handwriting Forensics; Bank Frauds: Prevention and Detection.
