Rajendra Kokare

Mr. Rajendra Kokare
Full Name: Mr. Rajendra N. Kokare
Designation: Professor of Practice
Department: School of Forensic Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences
Email: kokarerajendra@ymail.com
Office Location: JSPM University Pune
Degree | Specialization | Year | Institution / Organization |
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B.Sc. | Chemistry (Principal), Physics, Mathematics | 1984 | Modern College, Shivaji Nagar, Pune (University of Pune) |
M.Sc. | Inorganic Chemistry | 1986 | Department of Chemistry, University of Pune |
Industry: 36+ years in Forensic Science Research and Administration
Employer’s Name | Designation | Date of Employment |
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Explosive Research and Development Laboratory, Pashan, Pune | Scientific Assistant | 1986 – 1994 |
Directorate of Forensic Science Laboratory, Maharashtra, Mumbai | Assistant Chemical Analyser | 17/02/1994 – 22/02/2015 |
Directorate of Forensic Science Laboratory, Maharashtra, Mumbai | Deputy Director | 23/02/2015 – 31/03/2022 |
- Narcotic Drugs
- Forensic Chemistry
- Toxicology
- Fire and Arson
- Explosive Cases
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Kokare, R. N., Nair, U. R., & Gharia, J. S. (1992). Studies on OKFOL type HE composition. 6th National Seminar on High Energy Materials (HEM-1992), Explosive Research and Development Laboratory, Pune, Ministry of Defence.
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Kshatriya, C. C., Kokare, R. N., & Krishnamurthy, R. (2003, January). Detection of explosives by differential scanning calorimeter (DSC) in debris materials and thermal studies of RDX: TNT base composition mixtures. Proceedings of XIV All India Forensic Science Conference, Mumbai.
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Kokare, R. N., Pudale, R. B., & Pandav, V. S. (2005). Analysis of Ergotamine (Ergot alkaloid, Precursor to LSD) by GC/MS. XVII All India Forensic Conference, Raipur, Chhattisgarh. (Best Scientific Paper Award – Oral Session)
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Kokare, R. N., Pudale, R. B., & Pandav, V. S. (2005). Quantitative estimation of lead in plant as well as visceral material by ICP: A case study. XVII All India Forensic Conference, Raipur, Chhattisgarh.
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Kokare, R. N., Jawale, J. M., Pudale, R. B., & Pandav, V. S. (2007). Identification of Diazepam in alcoholic beverages. XVIII All India Forensic Conference, Kolkata.
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Jagtap, R. K., Kokare, R. N., Jawale, M. M., Malve, M. K., & Pandav, V. S. (2007). Identification of organo thiophosphorus insecticide by new chromogenic reagent. Journal of The Indian Academy of Forensic Sciences, 41(1), 101–103.
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Kokare, R. N., Gujar, P. V., Ghosarwadkar, P. A., Bhoi, A. G., & Kamble, V. W. (2008). Determination of arsenic in the visceral samples by using EDXRF technique: A rare case study. International Conference of South Asian Congress of Forensic Medicine, Forensic Sciences and Toxicology, Amity University, UP.
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Kokare, R. N., Ghosarwadkar, P. A., Kulkarni, R. R., Ghumatkar, S. V., Malve, M. K., & Garad, M. V. (2010). Detection of adulteration in soybean oil by using gas liquid chromatography technique (GLC). XXI All India Forensic Conference, Aurangabad.
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Kokare, R. N., Jawale, J. M., Ghumatkar, S. V., & Garad, M. V. (2012). The detection of fire accelerants in arson residues using GC-MS and advanced technique. National Conference on Latest Technology and Their Application in Forensics Science and Digital Forensics.
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Kokare, R. N., Ghumatkar, S. V., & Malve, M. K. (2013). Application of GC-TEA in analysis of explosives residues used in IED. The Bomb Shell, XXIII, National Bomb Data Center.
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Kulkarni, U. K., Kulkarni, K. V., Desai, D. Y., & Kokare, R. N. (2016). Haemolysed samples: A major challenge for forensic science laboratories. World Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 5(1).
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Kulkarni, U. K., Kulkarni, K. V., Kokare, R. N., & Daundkar, B. B. (2016). Forensic study on child sexual abuse under POCSO Act. European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences.
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Nazam, D., Kokare, R. N., Pawade, V., & Kulkarni, K. V. (2019). Forensic analysis overview of banking system malware. International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR).
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Kulkarni, K., & Kokare, R. N. (2022). Forensic Sciences Laboratory Maharashtra – India’s leading lab in crime investigation. Maharashtra Police Journal, 15.
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- Best Scientific Paper award in oral session in chemical sciences in 17 th All Indian Forensic Science Conference held at Raipur 2005.
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- Post Blast Cases
- Explosive Analysis
- Narcotic Drugs Analysis
- Fire and Arson Analysis
- Forensic Biology and Serology
- DNA Analysis
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Attended a course on “Wound Ballistics” held at IAT Girinagar, DRDO, Pune, from 21st to 25th April 1997.
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Completed a course on “Crime Scene and Forensic Evidence Collection” at NICFS, Ministry of Home Affairs, New Delhi, from 1st to 6th October 2001.
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Participated in an International Seminar organized by the National Bomb Data Centre, Manesar, Gurgaon, Haryana, from 12th to 13th February 2003.
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Attended a Training Programme on Instrumentation organized by OPLC Bioniosis and ICP-JY Horiba, held in Paris, France, from 8th to 10th September 2004.
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- Best Scientific Paper award in oral session in chemical sciences in 17 th All Indian Forensic Science Conference held at Raipur 2005.
Address: C-201, "C" Building, 2nd Floor, School of Behavioural and Forensic Sciences, JSPM University, Pune
Email: rnk.sfos@jspmuni.ac.in