Dr SUBHAM MUKHERJEE
Subham is a research associate at UCLan with experience in forensic genetics, molecular biology, and bioinformatics. He previously worked as a lecturer at De Montfort University and Keele University. There, he delivered modules in forensic genetics, forensic biology, wildlife forensics, and crime scene investigation. He holds a PhD in molecular, evolutionary and forensic biology from Charles University. His current research focuses on multi-omics approaches to forensic identification and post-mortem analysis.
At the University of Central Lancashire, Subham is currently working on a multidisciplinary research project that applies genomics, proteomics, and metabolomics to the study of human skeletal remains. His work focuses on understanding post-mortem biomolecular degradation to inform forensic identification and preservation strategies. He collaborates with experts in forensic anthropology, bioinformatics, and molecular biology to develop improved analytical workflows. Alongside his research responsibilities, he supports student training in omics techniques and contributes to workshops on forensic identification methods. His work aligns with the University's commitment to translational research and the advancement of forensic science.
Subham began his academic journey studying Zoology at Hansraj College, University of Delhi. He went on to complete an MSc in Forensic Science from University of Delhi and an MRes in Forensic Biology from University of Huddersfield. He was awarded his PhD from Charles University, Prague, where he investigated the molecular evolution and forensic application of the parvalbumin gene for fish species identification and food fraud detection. His doctoral work combined molecular biology, evolutionary biology, forensic genetics, and bioinformatics, resulting in several peer-reviewed publications.
In India and the Czech Republic, Subham worked closely with forensic laboratories and law enforcement agencies, contributing to case analyses and supporting the development of forensic DNA databases. He later held academic posts at Keele University and De Montfort University, where he led modules in forensic genetics, crime scene investigation, and environmental forensics, and supervised undergraduate and MSci research projects on topics ranging from DNA degradation to genetic genealogy.
Subham has presented his research at international conferences across Europe, including ESEB, EMPSEB, and the European Association of Forensic Entomologists. He has also contributed to public engagement through outreach events such as the Lancashire Science Festival. His research focuses on the interface of forensic molecular biology and post-mortem biomolecular degradation, with an increasing emphasis on multi-omics integration and ML-supported approaches in forensic identification. At the University, he continues to lead interdisciplinary research and training that connects laboratory science with real-world forensic practice.
- PhD Molecular, Evolutionary and Forensic Biology, Charles University, 2024
- MRes Forensic Biology, University of Huddersfield, 2019
- MSc Forensic Science, University of Delhi, 2017
- BSc (Hons) Zoology, Hansraj College, University of Delhi, 2015
- Czech Ministry of Agriculture Institutional Support Research Grant [MZE-RO0323], Food Research Institute, Prague
- Czech Ministry of Agriculture Research Grant [NAZV-QK1510231], Genomic DNA-Based Detection of Seafood Adulteration
- University of Delhi Innovation Project Grant [HR-205], Synthetic Molecule for Reducing CO Emissions, 2015
- Outstanding Student Poster, European Society for Evolutionary Biology, 2022
- ESEB Travel Grant, 2022
- Charles University Research PhD Scholarship, 2019
- University of Huddersfield Partial Tuition Scholarship, 2017
- Forensic Genetics
- Molecular Forensics
- Postmortem Biomolecular Decay
- Wildlife Forensics
- Bioinformatics
- Multi-omics Analysis
- Forensic Anthropology
- DNA Barcoding
- Forensic Entomology
- Food Authentication
- AI in Forensic Identification
- Member, Royal Society of Biology (RSB)
- Member, Society of Molecular Biology and Evolution (SMBE)
- Member, European Society for Evolutionary Biology (ESEB)
- Member, European Association of Forensic Entomologists (EAFE)
- Member, Chartered Society of Forensic Science (CSoFS)
- Member, Indian Science Congress (ISC)
- Member, Zoological Society, Hansraj College
- Guest Lecturer, Keele University, UK
- Guest Lecturer, University of the Cordilleras, Baguio City, Philippines
Subham’s research sits at the intersection of forensic molecular biology, bioinformatics, and postmortem biomolecular analysis. His work applies multi-omics techniques—spanning genomics, proteomics, and metabolomics—to understand the preservation and degradation of biomolecules in human skeletal remains, with the aim of enhancing forensic identification methods. He is also involved in the development of molecular tools for species authentication, forensic entomology, and food fraud detection, often integrating computational approaches and machine learning for data interpretation. His doctoral research focused on the parvalbumin gene in teleost fishes, exploring its forensic relevance and application in allergen detection and seafood authentication. This research contributed to the development of novel genetic markers and primers, with implications for both food regulation and forensic casework. In addition to his lab-based work, Subham actively collaborates across disciplines and has contributed to international forensic training, outreach, and student supervision.
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- The Impact of Processing and Sampling Procedures on the Integrity of Forensically Relevant Biomolecules in Bones for Human Identification and Forensic Intelligence Purposes