Nishtha Negi is an Assistant Professor at IILM University and also pursuing her PhD in behavioural forensics at the National Forensic Sciences University. Her academic and professional work focuses on forensic psychology, behavioural analysis, and the psychological understanding of crime and online behaviour. She combines teaching, research, and field-based experience to contribute to both academic and applied psychological practice. She holds an M.Sc. (Hons.) in Applied Psychology with a specialization in Forensic and Investigative Psychology from O.P. Jindal Global University and a B.A. (Hons.) in History from Miranda House, University of Delhi. Nishtha has developed expertise in psychological research methods, assessment, and behavioural analysis through both academic training and professional engagement. In addition to her teaching role, she has worked as a Field Investigator in a research project conducted by the Bureau of Police Research & Development (BPR&D), where she contributed to data collection and field-based research in the area of policing and criminal behaviour. Her experience also includes internships with institutions such as the Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CBI) and Milestone NGO, where she gained exposure to forensic psychological setting, and also contributed to community outreach and student support initiatives through volunteer work whilst focusing on educational and psychosocial engagement. Nishtha has working knowledge of forensic psychological instruments and assessment tools, along with experience in research design, qualitative analysis, and academic writing. Her research interests broadly include forensic psychology, radicalization, online behaviour, and the psychological dimensions of crime and justice systems. Through her roles in teaching, research, and field investigation, Nishtha aims to contribute to evidence-based psychological research, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the application of psychology within criminal justice and societal contexts.