Dr Purvi Pokhariyal
Prof. Purvi Pokhariyal is a distinguished academician and legal professional, serving as the Dean of the School of Law, Forensic Justice & Policy Studies, and Director of the Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Narayan National Institute of Criminology and Forensic Science (LNJN-NICFS) at the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU), Delhi Campus. She also holds the role of Director (Academics, Research & Consultancy) at NFSU. With over 25 years of academic experience and 15 years in administration, including her tenure as Dean and Director at the Institute of Law, Nirma University, Prof. Pokhariyal has made a lasting impact on legal education and forensic justice.
Her expertise spans Criminal Justice Studies, Forensic Justice, Constitutional Law, Technology Law, Cyber Crime Investigation, and Artificial Intelligence and Law. She has significantly contributed as a consultant and resource person for both governmental and non-governmental organizations and has engaged extensively with law enforcement, judicial academies, and public prosecution agencies to enhance legal and forensic education.
Internationally, Prof. Pokhariyal has served as visiting faculty at HOF University, Germany, and is global professor at Tashkent State University of Law. She is also a member of the Roma Tre Inter-Faculty Center on Space Law, reflecting her engagement with emerging global legal challenges.
A prolific researcher, she has authored and edited several notable works, including Forensic Justice, Analysis of Judicial Approach on Forensic Evidence, and Artificial Intelligence and Law among others. She is currently editing a forthcoming book with Springer titled Neurotechnology and Neuro-Rights:Legal Implications, which explores critical international issues at the intersection of neuroscience, emerging technologies, and human rights law.
Prof. Pokhariyal’s pioneering leadership includes her tenure as the first female Chairperson of the Indian Society of Criminology (2022–2024), along with numerous accolades such as the Senior Social Scientist Award, Best Law Professor Award, and the Times Group Wonder Woman Award. Her career exemplifies a commitment to excellence, innovation, and the global advancement of legal education and forensic justice.
