Prof & Head

Rakesh K Gorea is an Executive Director, at Medicolegal Institute & Registrar, of Baba Farid University of Health Sciences, Faridkot, Punjab, a Faculty Member of National Forensic Science University, Gandhinagar, a Professor Emeritus at SJJT University, Rajasthan, Adjunct Professor, at Eternal University, HP and formerly Faculty Member at Forensic Medicine Department, College of Medicine, Prince Sattam bin Abdul Aziz University, Saudi Arabia and Former Principal and Professor at NC Medical College, Panipat and Rama Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Kanpur in India. Due to his untiring efforts to develop Forensic Nursing Science in the Indo-Pacific Region for the last 21 years, he has been awarded two titles: “Father of Forensic Nursing” during an International Conference on “Transforming perspectives of Nursing Research Leading to Clinical Innovations” at Samarpan Institute, Lucknow & “Founder of Forensic Nursing in India” at 9th Conference of Indo Pacific Academy of Forensic Nursing Science at Durgapur in India. He is a BSc, MD, PhD and Diplomate of the National Board. He was a Faculty member of Forensic and Legal Medicine at the Royal College of Physicians London. He is a fellow of the Indian Academy of Forensic Medicine, International Medical Science Academy, Society for Prevention of Injuries & Corporal Punishment and Indian Congress of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology. He has completed the quality management system Lead auditor course in ISO 9001:2008 Standards from Moody International UK. He is the Founder President of the Pacific Academy of Forensic Nursing Science, Indo-Pacific Academy of Forensic Odontology and Society for Prevention of Injuries and Corporal Punishment and past president of the Indian Academy of Forensic Medicine and Founder President of Punjab Academy of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, former Editor in chief of the journal of Indian Academy of Forensic Medicine and Journal of Punjab Academy of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, besides being office-bearer of many other organizations. Currently, he is editor-in-chief of the International Journal of Ethics, Trauma and Victimology and editor of the Global Journal of Nursing and Forensic Sciences He is a member of the advisory committee of the Journal of Indian Academy of Forensic Medicine, the Global Journal of Nursing & Forensic Studies and the German Journal of Forensic Sciences. He has presented 160 papers at national and international forums and 151 research publications (35 in forensic odontology and 12 in forensic Nursing Science). He has authored three books: “Practical Aspects of Forensic Medicine,” “Forensic Nursing Science: A Global Health Initiative for Developing and Developed Countries,” and “Basics of Forensic Nursing Science,” and he has authored seven chapters for each book. He has 39 years of teaching experience. He has guided many MD and PhD Scholars. He has two national and two international awards to his credit and delivered 60 keynotes and guest lectures. The Indian Academy of Forensic Medicine gave him a special award for his efforts to develop Forensic Nursing in India, a Vision Award by the International Association of Forensic Nurses at Salt Lake City USA, an Excellence Award by SAFCON and a Lifetime Achievement Award by, IJHRLMP, PAFMAT, IAFS:4th International Forensic Science Conference at Delhi University) & Haq &Bose Lifetime Achievement Award by IAFM. His academic areas of special interest are Forensic Nursing, Forensic Odontology and prevention of crime against children. He has rich international experience, delivering keynote and guest lectures in 21 different countries: the USA, UK, Switzerland, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Peru, South Africa, Australia, Egypt, Iran, Turkey, UAE, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Belgium, Sudan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Nigeria, Philippines & Italy.