CRIMINOLOGY AND POLICE SCIENCE
OUR DEPARTMENTS
Ms.Gouri S Nair
Assistant Professor
Education
- Ph.D. in Criminology (Pursuing) Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences, Coimbatore 2024 – Present
- M. A. Criminology (With Specialization in Forensic Psychology) National Forensic Sciences University (LNJN-NICFS), Delhi 2022 – 2024 | Percentage: 74.1%
- B.A. Economics, Sociology and Political Science Christ University, Bangaluru 2019 – 2022 | Percentage: 66.36%
Certifications
- 1st Indian Post Graduate course on Victimology, Victim Assistance and Criminal Justice conducted at National Forensic Sciences University, Gandhinagar (September, 2023)
- UGC-NET Qualified (December 2023) – Criminology
Achievements
- Head of Vrittanta Dance Club at Christ University (2021-2022)
- Panelist in the Discussion on “A Light to the Future” organized by Division of Criminology and Forensic Sciences in Collaboration with Psyforex at Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences, Coimbatore (January, 2025)
Professional Experience | Internships
- Teaching Volunteer at U&I Trust, Delhi
- DCRB and Crime Branch, Kochi
- District Court, Ernakulam
- Central Prison and Correctional Home, Viyyur
- India Vision Foundation, Delhi
Publications
- Nair, S., Jha, N. K., & Shekhar, B. (2024). Invisible Wounds: Exploring Elder Abuse in Kerala. Research & Development Journal, 27, 20-33.
Research Presentations and Conferences
- Participated as a Delegate in 43rd All India Criminology Conference 2022 organized by The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata (December, 2022)
- Nair, Gouri & Prakash, Drisya.“Human Trafficking: An Overview on Preventive Measures in BRICS Nations.” International Symposium on Peace & Security amongst BRICS Nations, NFSU, Delhi (May, 2023)
- Prakash, & Nair, Gouri S. “Understanding Sex-based Differences in Secondary Traumatic Stress among Police Officers in Ernakulam, Kerala.” 5th International & 44th All India Criminology Conference, NFSU, Gandhinagar (January, 2024)
- Rapporteur – 6th International and 45th All India Criminology Conference of the Indian Society of Criminology, University of Madras, Chennai, India (February, 2025)
- Nair, Gouri , Jha, Nitesh Kumar & Shekhar, Dr. Beulah. “Silent Scars: Unveiling Elder Abuse in Kerala.” 6th International and 45th All India Criminology Conference of the Indian Society of Criminology, University of Madras, Chennai (February, 2025)
- Rajesh, Thejaswini, Nair, Gouri S. & Shekhar, Dr. Beulah. “Bridging the Forensic Gap: Challenges in Evidence Collection and its Impact on Justic in Forensic Assault cases.” 6th International and 45th All India Criminology Conference of the Indian Society of Criminology, University of Madras, Chennai (February, 2025)
- Rapporteur – International Conference on Innovative Paradigm: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Contemporary Crime Issues and Challenges, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli (March, 2025)
- Nair, Gouri & Shekhar, Dr. Beulah. “Justice Beyond Punishment: Exploring Restorative Approaches for a Balanced Legal System.” International Conference on Innovative Paradigm: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Contemporary Crime Issues and Challenges, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli (March, 2025)
- Nair, Gouri & Prakash, Drisya. “Mind, Lies and Machines: Comparative Study of Polygraph, BEOS, SDS, and LVA” 4th International Conference on Advances in Forensic Science (ICAFS), Kristu Jayanti College, Bengaluru (March, 2025)
- Rapporteur – Two-Day International Conference on Paradigm Shifts in Forensic Science & Criminology, Annai Fathima College of Arts & Science, Madurai (March, 2025)
- Nair, Gouri & Shekhar, Dr. Beulah. “Redefining Justice: Integrating Restorative Practices for a Fairer Legal System.” Two-Day International Conference on Paradigm Shifts in Forensic Science & Criminology, Annai Fathima College of Arts & Science, Madurai (March, 2025)