Forensic Science Chemistry - Famous Forensic Scientists and Forensic Chemist
In this post we will learn about forensic science and forensic drug chemistry. Also learn about fathers of various fields of forensic science and famous forensic scientists and forensic chemist.
Definition of Forensic Science
Forensic science is the application of scientific methods and techniques to matters under investigation by a court of law. Almost all branches of science may contributes to solve a crime scene, hence comes under forensic science.
Forensic Drug Chemistry
Forensic drug chemistry is the sub-branch of chemistry. Forensic drug chemistry is used in identification of matter generally illegal drugs. The Forensic chemist examines the samples bring in forensic chemistry lab. Forensic chemist tries to find the name of matter or drug by examining the atoms and molecules in matter. Also find how these atoms and molecules interact and bond with each other. As we know, all matter or drug substance has a chemical signature (Spectrum, that you study under spectroscopy) and or some physical and chemical properties which are unique to only that substance. Forensic chemists use these physical and chemical properties to identify matter or drug substances using scientific techniques or methods. Findings by examining samples are presented as facts in court. Forensic chemistry covers analysis of any matter like illegal drugs, explosives, poisons etc.
What does Forensic Scientists and Forensic Chemist do ?
Forensic Scientists examine and analyze evidence or matter obtain from crime scenes. Forensic chemists conduct analysis of matter forensic chemistry. While other forensic scientists do other analysis like fingerprinting, handwriting analysis, DNA, trace evidence examination, fire and explosives examinations, forensic toxicology, digital evidence and many other analysis. After doing all analysis they develop objective findings that can assist in the investigation and prosecution of person who has done crime or release the innocent person.
List of World Famous Forensic Scientists and Forensic Chemist
Given below is the list of world famous forensic scientists & forensic chemists. These forensic chemists or forensic experts made great contribution to solve mysterious crime scenes and help in providing justice.
List of Famous Indian Forensic Scientists and Forensic Chemist
List of Fathers of Various Fields of Forensic Science
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Fields of Forensic Science |
Name of Scientists or Father of |
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Father of Forensic Science |
Bernard Spilsbury |
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Father of Fingerprints |
Francis Galton |
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Father of Toxicology |
Paracelsus |
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Modern Father of Toxicology |
Mathieu Orfila |
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Father of Forensic Odontology |
Oscar Amoedo |
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Father of Criminal Identification System |
Alphonse Bertillon |
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Father of DNA Fingerprinting |
Alec John Jeffreys |
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Father of Criminology |
Cesare Lombroso |
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Father of Forensic Medicine |
Paolo Zacchia |
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Father of Forensic photography |
Alphonse Bertillon |
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Father of Forensic Psychology |
Hugo Munsterberg |
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Father of Criminalistics |
Hans Gross |
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Father of Firearm and tool mark examination |
Calvin H. Goddard |
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Father of Explosives |
Alfred Nobel |
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Father of Bloodstain Pattern Analysis |
Dr. Eduard Piotrowski |
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Father of Computer Forensics |
Michael Anderson |
