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Hamsa Thamer
Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Al-Nahrain University, Baghdad
Chemical Engineering, Chemistry & Bioengineering Chemistry Education

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EXPLORING UNIVERSITY STUDENTS' AWARENESS AND UNDERSTANDING OF FORENSIC CHEMISTRY AND DNA APPLICATIONS: A QUESTIONNAIRE-BASED STUDY Emad Yousif; Hamsa Thamer; Raghda Makia; Khalid Zainulabdeen; Waled Abdo Ahmed
JCER (Journal of Chemistry Education Research) Vol. 10 No. 1 (2026): Volume 10 No. 1 June 2026
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Surabaya

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26740/jcer.v10n1.p84-89

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Forensic chemistry is a rapidly growing sub discipline of forensic science that plays an essential role in criminal investigations through the examination and analysis of physical evidence, including drugs, explosives, and toxic compounds. Despite increasing demand for forensic chemists in the job market, awareness and knowledge of forensic chemistry among university students particularly undergraduate students in chemistry and biotechnology remain insufficiently explored. This study employed a validated questionnaire to investigate the level of awareness, knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions of 20 undergraduate students at Al-Nahrain University, Iraq, regarding forensic chemistry, DNA analysis, and biotechnology. The results indicated that the majority of participants demonstrated a satisfactory level of awareness: 80% were aware of forensic science, 82% recognized the connection between DNA analysis and forensic science, 84% understood the relationship between DNA and biotechnology, and 91% appreciated the importance of DNA evidence in crime scene investigations. Additionally, 79% expressed interest in pursuing future studies in forensic science. The findings underscore significant educational implications for forensic chemistry curricula, career development pathways, and the broader enhancement of scientific literacy regarding forensic science among university students.
Co-Authors Emad Yousif Khalid Zainulabdeen Raghda Makia Waled Abdo Ahmed