Her Work
Rinsha Puzhangaraillath Rasheed is a forensic science professional and analytical chemist based in Kerala, India — currently working as a Forensic Field Officer at Code F Solutions Pvt Ltd. She holds an MSc in Forensic Science and Technology from Nottingham Trent University, UK, where she graduated with Pass with High Commendation, and a BSc in Biochemistry (Distinction) from the University of Calicut.
An Associate Member of the Royal Society of Chemistry (AMRSC) and holder of UKAS ISO 15189 certifications in Quality Assurance and Validation, Rinsha brings exceptional analytical rigour to her forensic practice. Her 2.5 years as a Laboratory Technician at Grotech Production Ltd in England provided deep hands-on expertise in HPLC method development, GC-MS, LC-MS, FTIR, Karl Fischer titration, microbiological testing, environmental monitoring, cleaning validation, and GMP/GLP/ISO compliance — managing analytical instruments, maintaining data integrity via LIMS, and training laboratory staff.
Her research interests span forensic toxicology, forensic biology, and analytical forensic investigation. She is preparing to pursue a PhD in forensic science with a focus on advancing evidence-based forensic practice — bringing her analytical chemistry expertise into the research arena.
Areas of Specialisation
Analytical Chemistry
Expert-level proficiency in HPLC, GC-MS, LC-MS, UV-Vis spectroscopy, FTIR, NIR, Karl Fischer titration, tensiometry, viscometry, particle size analysis, fluorescence spectroscopy, and microscopy — applied across forensic, pharmaceutical, and environmental contexts.
Quality Control & Compliance
Extensive experience in GMP, GLP, COSHH, ISO 15189, UKAS standards, cleaning validation, SOP development, deviation investigation, CAPA, root cause analysis, and LIMS data management in regulated laboratory environments.
Forensic Toxicology & Biology
MSc-level specialist knowledge in forensic toxicology and forensic biology — the identification, analysis, and forensic interpretation of substances and biological evidence in criminal investigation contexts.
Environmental Monitoring
Practical experience in environmental noise analysis, water and air quality testing, effluent monitoring, and environmental sustainability — with certifications from the British Safety Council in Environmental Sustainability and Hazardous Substances.
Professional Journey
Forensic Field Officer — Code F Solutions Pvt Ltd
Currently working as a Forensic Field Officer in Kerala, India — applying forensic science expertise in an operational field investigation context, supporting evidence recovery, analysis, and documentation.
Laboratory Technician — Grotech Production Ltd, UK
2.5 years of comprehensive laboratory science at Grotech Production Ltd in England — HPLC method development for cypermethrin, pyrethrum, and flutolanil; microbiological testing; environmental monitoring; SOP writing; validation; and LIMS data management across GMP/GLP/ISO frameworks.
MSc Forensic Science — NTU (High Commendation)
MSc in Forensic Science and Technology from Nottingham Trent University — graduated with Pass with High Commendation, building specialist knowledge in forensic toxicology, forensic biology, and analytical forensic investigation methodology.