Swaroop S. Sonone | Medicine and Health Sciences | Best Faculty Award

Mr. Swaroop S. Sonone | Medicine and Health Sciences | Best Faculty Award

School of Forensic Sciences, JSPM University, Pune | India

Mr. Swaroop S. Sonone, Assistant Professor at the School of Behavioural and Forensic Sciences, Jayawant Shikshan Prasarak Mandal (JSPM) University, Pune, India, is a distinguished academic and researcher specializing in Digital and Cyber Forensics, Forensic Ballistics, and Cyber Psychology. He holds an M.Sc. in Forensic Science (Digital & Cyber Forensics) and a B.Sc. in Forensic Science from Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad, along with a Diploma in Photography. He has qualified multiple national eligibility tests, including UGC-NET (three times) and MH-SET (SPPU, 2021), showcasing his academic competence and commitment to higher education. His research credentials, as indexed in Scopus (Author ID: 57219960845; ORCID: 0000-0002-3358-348X), include 24 publications, 670 citations, and an h-index of 5, reflecting his consistent scholarly contribution and scientific impact. Mr. Sonone has demonstrated exemplary academic leadership as Programme Coordinator, IQAC Coordinator, and Editor of the International Journal of Forensic Sciences (IJFSC). His notable publications, such as Water Contamination by Heavy Metals (2020) and Unveiling the Power of Nanoparticles for Latent Fingerprints (2024), highlight his interdisciplinary expertise bridging forensic and environmental sciences. Recognized for his excellence in teaching and research, he received the Young Forensic Faculty Award (NAEF-2025) by ThinkSakshya. Beyond academia, he actively engages in public science communication through national media, fostering forensic awareness. With his intellectual rigor, innovation, and leadership, Mr. Swaroop S. Sonone continues to advance forensic science education and research in India, exemplifying professional excellence and academic integrity.

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Featured Publications

  • Sonone, S. S., Jadhav, S., Sankhla, M. S., & Kumar, R. (2020). Water contamination by heavy metals and their toxic effect on aquaculture and human health through food chain. Letters in Applied NanoBioScience, 10(2), 2148–2166. Cited by 562.

  • Gulia, S., Rohilla, R. K., Sankhla, M. S., Kumar, R., & Sonone, S. S. (2020). Impact of pesticide toxicity in aquatic environment. Biointerface Research in Applied Chemistry, 11(3), 10131–10140. Cited by 166.

  • Verma, R. K., Sankhla, M. S., Rathod, N. V., Sonone, S. S., Parihar, K., & Singh, G. K. (2022). Eradication of fatal textile industrial dyes by wastewater treatment. Biointerface Research in Applied Chemistry, 12(1), 567–587. Cited by 74.

  • Mohan, H., Rajput, S. S., Jadhav, E. B., Sankhla, M. S., Sonone, S. S., Jadhav, S., et al. (2021). Ecotoxicity, occurrence, and removal of pharmaceuticals and illicit drugs from aquatic systems. Biointerface Research in Applied Chemistry, 11(5), 12530–12546. Cited by 65.

  • Singhal, M., Jadhav, S., Sonone, S. S., Sankhla, M. S., & Kumar, R. (2021). Microalgae-based sustainable bioremediation of water contaminated by pesticides. Biointerface Research in Applied Chemistry, 12, 149–169. Cited by 54.

Alfonso Colorado Casado de Amezua | Medicine and Health Sciences | Forensic Science Communication Award

Mr. Alfonso Colorado Casado de Amezua | Medicine and Health Sciences | Forensic Science Communication Award

Institute of Legal Medicine and Forensic Sciences of Valencia | Spain

Mr. Alfonso Colorado Casado de Amezúa is a highly respected forensic physician whose career demonstrates a profound commitment to advancing forensic science, medico-legal education, and public communication of specialized knowledge. Currently serving as Director of the Institute of Legal Medicine and Forensic Sciences of Valencia, he has built a distinguished professional record over more than fifteen years, holding key roles across Spain in Catalonia, Albacete, Cuenca, Guadalajara, and Valencia. His leadership has been pivotal in forensic pathology and disaster victim identification, where he has developed and applied protocols for managing mass casualty events with precision and compassion. Alongside his clinical and administrative responsibilities, Mr. Alfonso Colorado Casado de Amezúa has played a central role in training the next generation of forensic professionals. As adjunct professor at the University CEU-Cardenal Herrera in Valencia and Castellón, and as lecturer in numerous specialized courses for forensic doctors, law enforcement, and emergency response teams, he has demonstrated an exceptional ability to communicate complex forensic concepts with clarity and authority. His scientific contributions, including publications in the Revista Española de Medicina Legal and CorSalud, have provided valuable insights into sudden cardiac death and forensic practices in disaster contexts, strengthening both research and applied forensic work. As organizer and speaker in national training programs, he has further enhanced the visibility of forensic medicine and ensured the dissemination of best practices across Spain. By uniting research, practice, and communication, Mr. Colorado embodies the mission of forensic science to serve justice and society, making him an outstanding nominee for the Forensic Science Communication Award.

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Featured Publications

Colorado Casado de Amezúa, A., Garrido-Lestache López-Belmonte, E., & Giner Blasco, J. (2025). Medical forensic response during the flood in Valencia (Spain), October 29th, 2024 [Actuación médico-forense durante la riada en Valencia (España) el 29 de octubre de 2024]. Revista Española de Medicina Legal. Advance online publication.

Colorado, A., & Fernández Bayón, J. (2009). Síndrome de Loeys-Dietz. Diagnóstico diferencial en muerte súbita por disección aórtica. Revista Española de Medicina Legal, 35(2), 67–71.