About

Dr. Ketan Patil is serving as an Assistant Professor at the School of Forensic Science, NFSU, holding a PhD in Forensic Science (Chemistry). He possesses extensive expertise in advanced analytical techniques, including LC-MS/MS, Orbitrap HRMS, GC-MS/MS, ICP-MS, HPLC and voltammetry techniques. Dr. Patil has a proven track record in method development, validation, calibration, troubleshooting, and data interpretation for complex biological, toxicological, and pharmaceutical matrices. He is experienced in laboratory establishment and management, ISO 17025 compliance, and regulatory-driven workflows. Dr. Patil is recognized for developing indigenous drug detection kits and has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals. He is skilled in teaching, research, technical training, and international knowledge-sharing through expert lectures. As a recipient of patents and fellowships, he demonstrates strong innovation, scientific leadership, and a commitment to advancing forensic applications.

No. of Publications

Research Paper

10

Book

0

Book Chapter

0

Academic Identity

Scopus Id
G-Scholar Id
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=pvJwCisA
Vidwan Id
177182

Teaching Experience

Assistant Professor
National Forensic Sciences University
Dec 2025 to Till Today
Consultant-Toxicologist
GZRRC (VANTARA)
Jan 2024 to Nov 2025
Assistant Chemical Analyzer
Regional Forensic Sciences Laboratory, Pune
Jan 2018 to Jul 2018
Assistant Professor
Shri Vaishnav Vidyapeeth Vishwavidyalaya
Aug 2018 to Aug 2019

AWARDS

Junior Research Fellowship
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December 2018
National Eligibility Test
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December 2018
State Eligibility Test
Pune
May 2016
Best Research Scholar Award
Jaipur
January 2023

No. of Publications

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Dec 2021

Title: Voltammetric Analysis of New Psychoactive Substances

Journal: Arab Journal of Forensic Sciences & Forensic Medicine

ISSN: 1658-6794

Volume (issue): 3 (2)

Language: English

DOI: 10.26735/MZYC3707

Publisher: NAUSS.

Ketan Patil, Astha Pandey

Journal
Aug 2024

Title: A Simple and Rapid Spectro-electrochemical Analysis of delta-9 Tetrahydrocannabinol (D9-THC) using Carbon and Platinum Screen Printed Electrodes

Journal: ORIENTAL JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY

ISSN: 0970-020 X

Volume (issue): 40 (3)

Language: English

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.13005/ojc/400307

Publisher: Oriental Scientific Publishing Co..

Ketan Patil, Astha Pandey

Journal
Dec 2024

Title: Molecular Docking of Apomorphine with Mu-Opioid Receptor: Understanding the Activity of a Novel Psychoactive Substance from Nymphaea caerulea (Blue Water Lily)

Journal: Letters in Applied NanoBioScience

ISSN: 2284-6808

Volume (issue): 13 (4)

Language: English

DOI: https://doi.org/10.33263/LIANBS134.193

Publisher: Letters in Applied NanoBioScience.

Rohith Krishna, Anirudha Dixit, Ketan Patil, Astha Pandey, Mahipal Singh Sankhla

Journal
Dec 2022

Title: A Novel Paper-based Microfluidic Device and UV-Visible Spectroscopy Coupled Method for the Field Detection and Analysis of Seized Marijuana Samples

Journal: Applied Research

ISSN: 2702-4288

Volume (issue): 2 (4)

Language: English

DOI: 10.1002/appl.202200068.

Publisher: Wiley.

Rohith Krishna, Ketan Patil, Anirudha Dixit, Jilja Joseph, Astha Pandey

Journal
Feb 2023

Title: Gas Chromatography: Method Development and Validation for Identification and Quantification of delta-9-Tetrahydrocannabinol by Calibration Approach

Journal: Asian Journal of Chemistry

ISSN: 0975-427X

Volume (issue): 35 (3)

Language: English

DOI: https://doi.org/10.14233/ajchem.2023.26933

Publisher: https://asianpubs.org/.

Ketan Patil, Anirudha Dixit, Astha Pande

Journal
Jun 2018

Title: A Study of Genuineness of 2000 Bank note and Related Contemporary Issues

Journal: Indian Police Journal

ISSN: 0537-2429

Volume (issue): 65 (2)

Language: English

DOI:

Publisher: BPR&D.

Ketan Patil, Navjot Kaur Kanwal, Manish Malhotra

Journal
Jan 2024

Title: Study of Efficiency and Reliability of Conventional Techniques for examination of Cannabis received in the Laboratory

Journal: Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology

ISSN: 0974-360X

Volume (issue): 17 (1)

Language: English

DOI: 10.52711/0974-360X.2024.00065

Publisher: Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology.

Ketan Patil, Anirudha Dixit, Astha Pandey

Journal
Jun 2023

Title: Detection of Cannabis sativa by various Analytical Techniques

Journal: Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology

ISSN: 0974-360X

Volume (issue): 16 (6)

Language: English

DOI: 10.52711/0974-360X.2023.00481

Publisher: Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology.

Hangane Ronald, Ketan Patil, Astha Pandey

Journal
Aug 2024

Title: Accelerated Solvent Extraction of Apomorphine from Nymphaea Caerulea (Blue Water Lily) Products: A Proof-of -Concept Green Extraction for Plant Materials

Journal: Applied Research

ISSN: 2702-4288

Volume (issue): 4 (1)

Language: English

DOI: 10.52711/0974-360X.2023.00481

Publisher: Wiley.

Rohith Krishna, Anirudha Dixit, Ketan Patil, Shalvi Agrawal, Jilja Joseph, Astha Pandey, Mahipal Singh Sankhla

Journal
Jun 2023

Title: Screen Printed Electrodes: A Boon for Forensic Chemistry Analysis for Detection of Narcotics and Explosives

Journal: Current Forensic Science

ISSN: 2666-4852

Volume (issue): 1 (1)

Language: English

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.2174/266648440166623073109363

Publisher: Bentham.

Ketan Patil, Astha Pandey and Rohith Krishna

Journal

Activity

Title: Indigenous Development and Validation of PARICHAYAN: An Onsite NDPS Drug Detection Kit

Organization: NFSU, Gujarat University, NACS & Royal Society of Chemistry

Date: 08 Dec, 2023

Level of Programme: International

Details: Third Price

Paper Presented
Conference

Title: “Spectro-Electrochemical Investigation of Delta-9 tetrahydocannabinol using Screen Printed Electrodes: A Significant Input in Forensic Electrochemistry”

Organization: Vivekanand Global University, Jaipur (R.J.) & Legal Desire, Noida (U.P.)

Date: 21 Jan, 2023

Level of Programme: National

Details: Paper presentation

Paper Presented
Symposium

Title: “Forensic Investigation of delta-9-Tetrahydrocannabinol by Spectroelectrochemistry and Gas Chromatography – An Emerging Practice in Forensic Analysis’’

Organization: Longdom Conferences

Date: 14 Sep, 2023

Level of Programme: International

Details: Paper presentation

Paper Presented
Conference

Title: Efficiency & Reliability of different methods for detection of cannabis sativa

Organization: CSIR- Indian Institute of Petroleum and Graphic Era University, Dehradun

Date: 26 May, 2022

Level of Programme: National

Details: Paper presentation

Paper Presented
Conference

Title: Case Study on Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances by using various analytical techniques

Organization: Shri Vaishnav Vidyapeeth Vishwavidyalaya, Indore

Date: 17 Jan, 2022

Level of Programme: International

Details: Paper presentation

Paper Presented
Conference

Title: Emerging Trends and Challenges in Interdisciplinary Research & Teaching in Science Technology and Intellectual Property Rights

Organization: Amity University

Date: 16 Jun, 2021

Level of Programme: National

Details: Participation

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