Chandigarh, March 24 -- Panjab University (PU) researchers have been granted a copyright from the Government of India for the development of a novel software in the field of forensic science. A team of researchers led by professor Kewal Krishan, department of anthropology, PU, had developed an artificial intelligence (AI) model for identifying questioned signatures on important documents.

As per officials, researchers Damini Siwan and Rakesh Meena (dept) were instrumental in managing the customised model. Siwan is a forensic expert pursuing a PhD from the Institute of Forensic Science and Criminology and specialises in AI and its applications in crime scene investigation and forensic examinations. Meena is a questioned document examiner ...