Dr. Nupoor Neole

• Ph.D. in Forensic Science, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), 2025
• M.Sc in Forensic Science, Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, 2017
• B.Sc. in Forensic Science, Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, 2015

• Assistant Professor, JSPM University, June 2025 to Present
• Assistant Professor, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), August 2018- July 2021
• Assistant Professor, Shri Vaishnav Vidyapeeth Vishwavidyalaya, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, January 2018- July 2018
• Trainee Research Assistant, Nagpur Sustainability Support Services, Nagpur, Maharashtra, June 2017 - December 2017

• Forensic Chemistry and Toxicology
• Analytical Chemistry and Instrumentation
• Forensic Medicine
• Forensic Biology and Serology
• Forensic Physics and Ballistics

Papers

• Neole, N. G., Yhobu, Z., Kumara, K. M., Nagaraju, D. H., & Budagumpi, S. (2025). Investigation of Ruthenium–based pyridine substituted 1, 2, 4–Triazole–5–ylidenes complexes as molecular electrocatalysts in the effective detection of date rape drugs. Microchemical Journal, 212, 113213.
• Rajan, S., & Neole, N. G. (2025). Green Forensic Toxicology: Optimizing Chlordiazepoxide Detection in Milk, Whiskey, and Whiskey Cream Matrices. Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, 19(2).
• Neole, N. G., Yhobu, Z., Małecki, J. G., Nagaraju, D. H., & Budagumpi, S. (2024). Ruthenium (II) N-heterocyclic carbene polymer based sensors for detection of predatory drugs like ketamine and scopolamine. Dalton Transactions, 53(45), 18330-18345.
• Neole, N. G., Yhobu, Z., Markandeya, G. B., Małecki, J. G., Nagaraju, D. H., & Budagumpi, S. (2024). Pyridine functionalized nickel (II) N–heterocyclic carbene complexes as highly sensitive molecular sensors for the electrochemical sensing of date rape drugs. Microchemical Journal, 207, 111889.
• Neole, N. G., & Harishchandre, A. (2024). Detection of Tetrahydrocannabinol in Commercial Consumables: A Survey-Based Study with Real Time Samples. Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, 18(2).
• Budagumpi, S., Keri, R. S., Nagaraju, D. H., Yhobu, Z., Monica, V., Geetha, B. M., ... & Neole, N. (2023). Progress in the catalytic applications of cobalt N–heterocyclic carbene complexes: Emphasis on their synthesis, structure and mechanism. Molecular Catalysis, 535, 112850.

Book Chapters

• Neole, Nupoor Gopal. "Analytical Techniques in Forensic Science: Spectroscopy and Chromatography." Cases on Forensic and Criminological Science for Criminal Detection and Avoidance. IGI Global, 2024. 188240.
• Neole, Nupoor Gopal. "Touch DNA: Unlocking the Potential of Trace Evidence in Forensic Investigations." Cases on Forensic and Criminological Science for Criminal Detection and Avoidance. IGI Global, 2024. 241279.

Patents

• Ru(II) Complex of Benzocoumarin Substituted Pyridyl Triazol5Ylidene and Method for Synthesis Thereof (202441040349 · Issued May 31, 2024)
• Nickel(II) N-Heterocyclic Carbene (NHC) Complex For Malathion Detection And Method For Synthesis Thereof (202341054380 · Issued Sep 1, 2023)

• Electrochemical detection of date rape drug like GHB (sodium g- hydroxybutyrate) and GBL (gamma-butyrolactone) by modifying electrode with Metal NHC complexes (2022-2023)
• Research Project, Chemical Analysis of Cannabis Alkaloids in Pan Masala (2017-18)

• Best oral paper presentation on “Development of Novel Nickel and Ruthenium–based NHC Sensors for the Detection of Scopolamine with Electrochemical Technique” at the 4th International Conference on Recent Development in Forensic Science, organized by Vivekanand Global University, Department of Forensic Science, jointly organized by Science and Research Board India, Jaipur, India. 14^th–15^th November 2024, Bangalore, India.
• Best oral paper presentation on “Application of Ru(II) NHC Complexes for Electrochemical Sensing of Club Drug: γ–Butyrolactone” at MESKCON International Conference, organized by MES Kalladi College, jointly organized by Kerela State Higher Education Council, Thiruvananthapuram, 24^th–25^th January 2024, Mannarkkad, Kerela, India.
• Best oral paper presentation on “Sensing of Date Rape Drugs using Ru(II) NHC Complexes as Electrochemical Catalysts” at the International Conference on Chemical Science–ICCS 2023, organized by Crist Academy, 22^nd –23^rd June 2023, Bangalore, India. (Best Oral Presentation Award).

• Royal Chemical Society

• General Forensic Science
• Trace Evidence
• Arson and Explosives
• Instrumentation
• Forensic Medicine
• Forensic Chemistry
• Forensic Toxicology
• Forensic Anthropology and Odontology
• Forensic Physical Science
• Crime Scene Management
• Forensic Serology
• Fingerprint and Impression
• Questioned Document Examination

• National Level Workshop on Forensic Psychology, Department of Forensic Science, School of Sciences, JAIN University, Bangalore, 18^th-19^th February 2019.
• National Conference on Recent Advancements in Forensic Science, Department of Forensic Science, School of Sciences, JAIN University, Bangalore, 26^th-27^th July 2019.
• A Multi-disciplinary International Congress SANMANTRANA-2019 on “Innovations in Science, Technology and Management Challenges and Opportunities”, organized by SVVV, 5^th-7^th February 2018.

Faculty Development Programme

• Participated in FDP, conducted by School of Sciences, JAIN University, 3^rd-5^th January 2019.
• Participated in FDP on “Blended Learning Pedagogy using MOOCs”, conducted by IIM, Bangalore, 22^nd June 2019.
• Participated in FDP, conducted by IQAC, School of Sciences, JAIN University, 18th-20^th December 2019.

Workshops

• Participated in summer school program on "Emerging Nanotechnology in Healthcare Applications" organized by CeSE, IISc, Bangalore, 30th-31st May 2022
• Participated in workshop on “Signature Forgery Examination” organized by Clue4Evidence Foundation, 27^th- 28^th April 2020, Bangalore, India.
• Participated in workshop under "SAJAG 2018- National Conclave on Cyber Defense" in association with National Cyber Safety and Security Standards, organized by Shri Vaishnav Vidyapeeth Vishwavidyalaya, 16th March 2018.
• Participated in workshop under "SPANDAN 2018-A Tecno-Cultural Management fest "on Lie Detector, organized by Shri Vaishnav Vidyapeeth Vishwavidyalaya, 22^nd-24^th February 2018.
• Participated in "one day national workshop on Internet of Things and Network Traffic Sharing" organized by Shri Vaishnav Vidyapeeth Vishwavidyalaya, 27^th January 2018.

• Third Merit in MSc Forensic Science, Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, 2017
• UGC-Net in 2017
• SET (Maharashtra) in 2016

Office Address: School of Forensic Sciences, JSPM University, Pune

Email: ngn.sfos@jspmuni.ac.in

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nupoorneole/