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INTERNATIONAL EXPERT

LECTURE SERIES

TITLE: APPLICATION OF VIBRATIONAL SPECTROSCOPY IN

FORENSIC ANTHROPOLOGY

Date: 19/08/2023
Details of participants: B.Sc. Third and Fifth semester Forensic Science
students.

Resource Persons:

1. Mr. Calil Makhoul, PhD Scholar, University of Coimbra, Portugal

Brief Summary of Expert Guest lecture:

The Department of Forensic Science at Kristu Jayanti College organized a
guest lecture on the topic "Application of Vibrational Spectroscopy in Forensic
Anthropology" as part of its International Guest Lecture Series. The lecture was

held on 19th August 2023 and featured Mr. Calil Makhoul, a distinguished
PhD Scholar from the University of Coimbra, Portugal. The session was

conducted online over the ZOOM platform.
The primary objective of the guest lecture was to acquaint students and faculty

members with the cutting-edge applications of vibrational spectroscopy in the
field of forensic anthropology. The lecture aimed to provide insights into how

advanced scientific techniques are being employed to enhance the identification
and analysis of human remains, contributing to the field's accuracy and
efficiency.

Mr. Makhoul commenced the lecture by introducing the concept of vibrational
spectroscopy. He elaborated on the principles of this analytical technique,

emphasizing its ability to study molecular vibrations and elucidate the chemical
composition of materials. The speaker delved into the innovative applications

of vibrational spectroscopy in forensic anthropology.