Dr. Shailja Beniwal
Programme Director, B.Sc.(Hons) Criminology and Forensic Science, School of Law (SOL)About
Prof. (Dr.) Shailja Beniwal is Programme Director of B.Sc.(Hons) Criminology and Forensic Science, School of Law (SOL), Law School Single Point of Contact (SPOC), International Relations. With her highest qualifications of UGC-NET, Ph.D, M.Phil in Criminology, Police Science (Defence Forces) and Psychology, accreditation expertise, significant research and teaching experience, Dr. Shailja bring 16 years of unwavering commitment to higher education which led to serve as Professor Training at Police Academy, Government of India where she is responsible to impart indoor training to IPS Officers (Probation), Dy.SPs and Public Prosecutors on Criminal Laws, Criminal Justice System and various Police course work.
She has held prominent academic leadership roles in innovative teaching and research and has been responsible for institution building, discipline, establishing cultures of academic excellence, enhancing global community initiatives, research outputs and driving a high-performance culture based on embodied guidance.
- As an accomplished author, Dr. Shailja has authored book series on Criminal Laws and Police Science, Environment Science, Violence against Women and Children, Road Safety and Drug Abuse. Her diverse and active research has been published in peer-reviewed journals. Her write-ups speak to an intellect on mindful community research inquiry have been published in the reputed national news papers like The Tribune, Times of India and Hindustan Times.
- Prof. (Dr.) Shailja Beniwal has been associated with International Green Criminology research dialogues beyond the mindful concerns on global Environmental issues like Wild life, Oceanic, Forest Science, Artificial Intelligence and Human behavior, Restorative Justice.
- Artificial Intelligence and Operational maintenance of SMART Policing in Cyber Crime against Women in Chandigarh, India (2012 - 2017)
- Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, Domestic Violence against Women, (2010-2012)
- Crime against Women in India, (2008-2010).
- Research Interest
- Criminal Laws and Criminal Justice System
- Criminology, Police Science and Defence
- Gender Studies and Human Violence, Restorative Justice
- Forensic Science, Penology and Victimology
- Criminal, Police and Victim Psychology, Forest Science and Environment
- International Research/Awards-
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Speaker,12th Ministerial Conference, World Trade Organization, UNDROP 50th Session UN Human Rights Council, Geneva, Switzerland 2022.
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Speaker, World Congress, Melbourne, Australia 2023.
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Speaker, Annual International Conference, Victoria University, Wellington, New Zealand 2023.
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International Speaker Award, World Congress, Gavle Public University, Sweden, Europe 2019.
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Best Research Paper Award, International Conference 2019.
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Best Paper Presenter Award, International Conference 2019.
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Award for Research contribution in Victim Assistance (Victimology), International Conference 2018.
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Two Gold and 2 Silver Medals, International Athletics Championship Malaysia 2025.. National Awards-
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UGC Research Fellowship, 2012
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Award of Honour for First Ever Research on Role of Artificial Intelligence and Smart Policing in Cyber Crime against Women in Chandigarh and Innovative Teaching 2019
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Award for empirical Research and Women Empowerment, National Apex Chamber, 2019
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7 Gold, 4 Silver and Bronze Medals at National Sports Championship
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1st rank, PhD. University Test
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First rank, M.Phil University Test
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Topper in Forensic Science and Medicine with Distinction 95%.
Programme Director, B.Sc.(Hons) Criminology and Forensic Science, School of Law (SOL)
Institute: School of Law
UGC-NET, Ph.D, M.Phil, M.A. (Criminology and Police Science), M.Sc (Psychology, Sociology)
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