Prof. (Dr.) Dinesh Rao
Head of Department, Forensic Medicine – AIIMS Jammu
Ex-Director & Chief Forensic Pathologist – Jamaica
Professional Summary
With over 27 years of experience in India and abroad, Prof. (Dr.) Dinesh Rao is an internationally recognized authority in forensic medicine and death investigation. His career spans thousands of complex medico-legal cases, groundbreaking research, and innovations that have shaped forensic practice globally.
Academic Qualifications
- MBBS
- Diploma in Forensic Medicine
- M.D. in Forensic Medicine
- DNB in Forensic Medicine
- LL.B. – Law Graduate
- ACME – Advanced Course in Medical Education
- Post-Doctoral Training – Edinburgh Medical School, Scotland, UK
Career Highlights
- Conducted 17,000+ autopsies worldwide
- Performed India’s first COVID-19 autopsy
- Global expert in death investigation
- Defence expert in medical negligence, sexual assault, and homicide cases
- 40+ research publications in national & international journals
Research & Specialization
- Ballistics & Gunshot Deaths
- Sudden & Asphyxial Deaths
- Crime Scene & Homicide Investigation
- Blast Injuries
- Decomposed Body Examination
- Medical Malpractice Analysis
Patents & Innovations
- Innovative Technique in Preservation of the Dead – Long-term natural preservation
- Sexual Assault Examination Kit (SAEKIT)
- COVERON Technique – Preventing contagion from deceased individuals
- Tracing the Dead & Missing Persons – Digital family-access portal
Major Areas of Expertise
- Violent Asphyxial Deaths
- Gunshot Deaths
- Suspicious Deaths
- Sexual Assault Investigations
- Traumatic Deaths
- Medical Malpractice Cases
Global Impact
- Worked extensively in India, Jamaica, and internationally
- Recognized authority in forensic medicine education & training
- Contributions adopted in policy, research, and medico-legal practice