About

I am a Lecturer in Forensic Science at the University of Derby. I hold a Ph.D. in Forensic Anthropology from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, India. With an avid interest in teaching and research, I strive to deliver sessions which are both, engaging and insightful.

My primary research interest is in virtual anthropology, in amalgamation with computational statistics to enable more accurate, unbiased, and sustainable human identification.

Teaching responsibilities

Presently, I am the module leader for 'Crime Scene to Court' which deals with crime scene investigation, laboratory examination of evidence, writing witness statement reports, and presenting findings in a mock courtroom. In addition to this, I am also involved in teaching and guiding with other modules of Forensic Anthropology, Methods of Lab examination, Professional Practice, and Miscarriage of Justice for Forensic Science.

Professional interests

I aim to deliver sessions which not only help students develop real-world skills but also employment targeted technical and soft skills. My goal is to deliver effective lectures/practicals by incorporating contemporary subjects, research, and pedagogic approaches into my teaching practice. I am also currently on route to achieving a Fellow status (FHEA), with the aim of delivering effective teaching/supporting learning.

Research interests

My primary research interest is centred around the use of virtual anthropology (through the use of computed tomographic scans) for both surface and sub-surface examination of bones for human identification. A secondary area of interest is the use of computational statistics to derive more accurate and unbiased human identification models within the context of Forensic Anthropology.

Membership of professional bodies

• The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences (CSFS)- Member since 2023

Qualifications

• B.Sc. Zoology Hons- University of Delhi, India
• M.Sc. Forensic Science- University of Delhi, India
• Ph.D. in Forensic Anthropology- All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, India

Recent conferences

• East Midlands Forensic Network Meeting (2023)
• Poster presentation titled “CT-based evaluation of the acetabulum for age estimation in an Indian population” at the 74^th Annual Scientific Conference of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences (2022)
• Talk titled “Concentration dependent insecticidal activity of Malathion against pulse weevil: A potential investigative tool?” at the 42^nd Annual National Conference of the Indian Academy of Forensic Medicine (2021)
• Poster presentation titled “McKern-Stewart Method as a Technique for Analyzing Age-Related Pubic Symphyseal Changes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis” at the 73^rd Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences (2021)
• Talk titled “Systematic review of the Suchey-Brooks method for CT based age estimation using the pelvis” at the 1^st National Colloquium for the Sustainable Development of Forensic Science organized by SGBT Khalsa, University of Delhi (2020)
• Talk titled “Age estimation using CT scans of the pelvis” at the 41^st Annual National Conference of the Indian Academy of Forensic Medicine (2020)

Recent publications

• Warrier V, Shedge R, Garg PK, Dixit SG, Krishan K, Kanchan T.   Age estimation from the iliac auricular surface using Bayesian inference and principal component analysis: A CT-based study in an Indian population. Forensic Science, Medicine and Pathology, 2023
• Warrier V, Shedge R, Garg PK, Dixit SG, Krishan K, Kanchan T. An evaluation of the three-component pubic symphyseal human age estimation method: A CT-based exploration in an Indian population. The Science of Nature. 2023
• Warrier V, Shedge R, Garg PK, Dixit SG, Krishan K, Kanchan T. An evaluation of the Gilbert-McKern pubic symphyseal age estimation method using Bayesian statistics and principal component analysis: A computed tomographic exploration in an Indian population. Anthropologischer Anzeiger. 2023
• Warrier V, Shedge R, Garg PK, Dixit SG, Krishan K, Kanchan T. Machine learning and regression analysis for age estimation from the iliac crest based on computed tomographic explorations in an Indian population. Medicine, Science, and the Law. 2023
• Warrier V, Shedge R, Garg PK, Dixit SG, Krishan K, Kanchan T. Computed tomographic age estimation from the iliac crest and ischial tuberosity in an Indian population using supervised machine learning approaches. Anthropologischer Anzeiger. 2023
• Warrier V, Shedge R, Garg PK, Dixit SG, Krishan K, Kanchan T. Applicability of the Suchey-Brooks method for age estimation in an Indian population: A CT-based exploration using Bayesian analysis and Machine learning. Medicine, Science, and the Law. 2023
• Warrier V, Shedge R, Garg PK, Dixit SG, Krishan K, Kanchan T. Applicability of the six-phase method for auricular age estimation in an Indian population: A CT-based study. Medicine, Science, and the Law. 2023
• Warrier V, Shedge R, Garg PK, Dixit SG, Krishan K, Kanchan T.   Applicability of the Calce method for age estimation in an Indian population: A CT-based study. Legal Medicine. 2022
• Warrier V, Shedge R, Garg PK, Dixit SG, Krishan K, Kanchan T. Computed tomographic evaluation of the acetabulum for age estimation in an Indian population using principal component analysis ad regression models. International Journal of Legal Medicine. 2022
• Warrier V, Shedge R, Krishan K, Kanchan T. McKern-Stewart method as a technique for analyzing age-related pubic symphyseal changes: A systematic review and Meta- analysis. Medicine, Science, and the Law. 2022
• Warrier V, Shedge R, Garg PK, Dixit SG, Krishan K, Kanchan T. CT-based evaluation of the acetabulum for age estimation in an Indian population. International Journal of Legal Medicine. 2022
• Warrier V, Kanchan T. Clothes, and the evidence they carry. Journal of the Indian Academy of Forensic Medicine. 2021
• Warrier V, Kanchan T, Shedge R, Krishan K, Singh S. Computed tomographic age estimation from the pubic symphysis using the Suchey-Brooks method: A systematic review and Meta- analysis. Forensic Science International. 2021
• Shedge R, Kanchan T, Garg PK, Dixit SG, Warrier V, Krishan K. Age estimation from sternabral fusion in an Indian population- A computed tomographic evaluation. Legal Medicine. 2021
• Shedge R, Kanchan T, Warrier V, Dixit SG, Krishan K. Forensic age estimation using conventional radiography of the medial clavicular epiphysis: A systematic review. Medicine, Science, and the Law. 2021
• Shedge R, Kanchan T, Garg PK, Dixit SG, Warrier V, Khera PS, Krishan K. Computed tomographic analysis of medial clavicular epiphyseal fusion of age estimation in Indian population. Legal Medicine. 2020
• Warrier V, Shedge, R. Advances in firearm serial number restoration. Journal of the Indian Academy of Forensic Medicine. 2020
• Warrier V, Shedge, R. Forensic Entomology: Applications in investigations. Journal of the Indian Academy of Forensic Medicine. 2019
• Warrier V, Kanchan T, Krishan K, Shedge R. Height Assessment. StatPearls [Internet]. 2019
• Shedge R, Tanuj Kanchan, Krishan K, Warrier V. Post-mortem changes. StatPearls [Internet]. 2019