Entesar Al-Hetlani earned her Ph.D. in forensic analytical chemistry from the University of Hull (UK) and is currently a professor in the Department of Chemistry, Kuwait University, Kuwait. Her research centers on applying advanced analytical techniques—mass spectrometry, chemiluminescence, and vibrational spectroscopy—and on developing miniaturized analytical systems for forensic applications. She focuses on the analysis of trace physical evidence to elucidate its chemical composition, provenance, and evidentiary value. She also works on wastewater treatment, utilizing novel adsorbents to remove pharmaceuticals and dyes from contaminated water. She is a recipient of the L’Oréal-UNESCO Middle East Young Talents Award (2024) and the Jaber Al-Ahmad Young Researchers Prize (2020).