Lab members
Subhash Rajpurohit, PI
Associate Professor
[School of Arts and Sciences, Biological and Life Sciences, Ahmedabad University]
Prior Appointments:
I am a broadly trained ecological and evolutionary physiologist who studies spatiotemporal variations, metabolic ecology, and rapid adaptation. My approach is 'macrophysiology to molecules' level. I also use experimental evolution to study how physiological systems function and evolve under defined conditions. I have been involved in using Indian drosophilids as a natural laboratory of evolutionary biology. At the moment EEE Lab is focusing on 'Organismal responses to climate change' by integrating our understandings in spatiotemporal variations, metabolic rates, and rapid adaptations.
I believe in big picture and engage myself in various collaborations.
Prospective undergraduate students, graduate students, and postdocs interested in working with me please visit my lab 'Research' page and 'Opportunities' section.
Scientific Journals
1. Current Opinion in Insect Science
Editorial Board Member
2. Current Research in Insect Science (CRIS)
Editorial Board Member
3. PLoS Climate
Editorial Board Member
4. Current Science
Board of Subject Editors
Associate Professor
[School of Arts and Sciences, Biological and Life Sciences, Ahmedabad University]
Prior Appointments:
- 2018-2023 Ramanujan Fellow, Ahmedabad University, Ahmedabad, India
- 2017-2020 Assistant Professor & Ramanujan Fellow, Ahmedabad University, Ahmedabad, India
- 2012-2017 Research Associate, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, USA
- 2010-2012 Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Georgia, Athens, USA
- 2008-2010 Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, USA
- 2008 Visiting Scholar, Institute of Evolution, Haifa, Israel
I am a broadly trained ecological and evolutionary physiologist who studies spatiotemporal variations, metabolic ecology, and rapid adaptation. My approach is 'macrophysiology to molecules' level. I also use experimental evolution to study how physiological systems function and evolve under defined conditions. I have been involved in using Indian drosophilids as a natural laboratory of evolutionary biology. At the moment EEE Lab is focusing on 'Organismal responses to climate change' by integrating our understandings in spatiotemporal variations, metabolic rates, and rapid adaptations.
I believe in big picture and engage myself in various collaborations.
Prospective undergraduate students, graduate students, and postdocs interested in working with me please visit my lab 'Research' page and 'Opportunities' section.
Scientific Journals
1. Current Opinion in Insect Science
Editorial Board Member
2. Current Research in Insect Science (CRIS)
Editorial Board Member
3. PLoS Climate
Editorial Board Member
4. Current Science
Board of Subject Editors
Member:
European Society of Evolutionary Biology (ESEB)
International Society for Evolution, Medicine, and Public Health (ISEMPH)
European Society of Evolutionary Biology (ESEB)
International Society for Evolution, Medicine, and Public Health (ISEMPH)
Harshad Mayekar
National Post-doctoral Fellow, SERB
Start Date: Jan 2022
PhD from IISER, Trivandrum, India
Harshad is interested in how phenotypic plasticity (a genomes' ability to express alternative
phenotypes) enables organisms to cope with environmental variation. He works with insects and
explore plasticity associated with different life-history traits. He uses a combination of lab
experiments and field analyses to understand the adaptive nature of plasticity. MORE
Email: harshadecoevo@gmail.com
National Post-doctoral Fellow, SERB
Start Date: Jan 2022
PhD from IISER, Trivandrum, India
Harshad is interested in how phenotypic plasticity (a genomes' ability to express alternative
phenotypes) enables organisms to cope with environmental variation. He works with insects and
explore plasticity associated with different life-history traits. He uses a combination of lab
experiments and field analyses to understand the adaptive nature of plasticity. MORE
Email: harshadecoevo@gmail.com
Divita Garg
PhD Candidate, Shodh Fellow
Start Date: Jul 2020
M.Sc. in Life Sciences from Mount Carmel College, Bengaluru, India
Divita is interested in evolution of wing characteristics in insects. She is particularly trying to understand wing-spot and wing interference patterns in natural populations of Drosophila species. She is testing ecological hypotheses around male fitness. To understand the underlying molecular wirings she uses transcriptomics and whole genome sequencing platforms. MORE
Email: divita.g@ahduni.edu.in
PhD Candidate, Shodh Fellow
Start Date: Jul 2020
M.Sc. in Life Sciences from Mount Carmel College, Bengaluru, India
Divita is interested in evolution of wing characteristics in insects. She is particularly trying to understand wing-spot and wing interference patterns in natural populations of Drosophila species. She is testing ecological hypotheses around male fitness. To understand the underlying molecular wirings she uses transcriptomics and whole genome sequencing platforms. MORE
Email: divita.g@ahduni.edu.in
Abhishek Nair
PhD Candidate-Lab Rotation
Start Date: Jan 2022
Integrated MS in Life Sciences from Ahmedabad University. Ahmedabad, India
Abhishek is particulalry interested in structures and functions of insect cuticle. With the use of integrative approaches he is trying to make connections across morphology and physiology. To address the questions of interests he uses natural populations of Drosophila species. MORE
Email: abhishek.mn.imsc16@ahduni.edu.in
PhD Candidate-Lab Rotation
Start Date: Jan 2022
Integrated MS in Life Sciences from Ahmedabad University. Ahmedabad, India
Abhishek is particulalry interested in structures and functions of insect cuticle. With the use of integrative approaches he is trying to make connections across morphology and physiology. To address the questions of interests he uses natural populations of Drosophila species. MORE
Email: abhishek.mn.imsc16@ahduni.edu.in
Kavya Durga
Masters Thesis Candidate
Start Date: Dec 2021
Integrated Masters in Life Sciences from Ahmedabad University, Ahmedabad, India
Kavya is interested in understanding 'pathogen-host' interactions. She wants to understand behavioural fever phenomenon in insects. To address her questions of interests she integrates populations, immune response, and temperature.
Email: kavya.d@ahduni.edu.in
Masters Thesis Candidate
Start Date: Dec 2021
Integrated Masters in Life Sciences from Ahmedabad University, Ahmedabad, India
Kavya is interested in understanding 'pathogen-host' interactions. She wants to understand behavioural fever phenomenon in insects. To address her questions of interests she integrates populations, immune response, and temperature.
Email: kavya.d@ahduni.edu.in
Ashwin Khandelwal
Intern
Start Date: Dec 2021
MSc in Biochemistry from University of Mysore. Mysuru, India
Ashwin is interested in understanding gut microbiomes role in stress tolerance. He likes to see the things from the cross street of physiology, genetics and evolution.
Email: khandelwalkashwin@gmail.com
Intern
Start Date: Dec 2021
MSc in Biochemistry from University of Mysore. Mysuru, India
Ashwin is interested in understanding gut microbiomes role in stress tolerance. He likes to see the things from the cross street of physiology, genetics and evolution.
Email: khandelwalkashwin@gmail.com
LAB Alumni
Scientific Staff
3. Abhishek Nair, Project Assistant: 2021-2021
Now: PhD Candidate, Ahmedabad University, Ahmedabad, India
3. Prachi Mehta, Project Assistant: 2020-2021
Now: Masters Student, Northeastern University, Boston, USA
2. Mayur Variya, Project Assistant; 2019-2020
Now: Field Biologist, Namdapha Tiger Reserve, Arunachal Pradesh, India
1. Rupesh Maurya, Senior Research Fellow; 2017-2019
Now: Assistant Professor in Bioscience at Indrashil University, Mehsana, Gujarat, India
Master Thesis Candidates/ PhD Candidates:
6. Yusra Mariam, Integrated MS in Life Sciences; Master's Thesis Candidate 2021
5. Disha Patel, Integrated MS in Life Sciences; Master's Thesis Candidate 2020
4. Iffat Khan, Integrated MS in Life Sciences; Master's Thesis Candidate 2020
3. Shrusti Shah, Integrated MS in Life Sciences; Master's Thesis Candidate 2020
2. Jaydip Pipaliya, Integrated MS in Life Sciences; Master's Thesis Candidate 2019
1. Homica Arya, Integrated MS in Life Sciences; Master's Thesis Candidate 2019
High School/Undergraduate/Masters Interns/Lab Rotation-PhD Programme Candidates:
6. Kamayani Vajpayee, Lab Rotation-PhD programme: Monsson Semester 2021
5. Divita Garg, Lab Rotation-PhD programme: Monsoon Semester 2020
4. Harshita Bhati, Lab Rotation-PhD Programme: Monsoon Semester 2019
3. Shreyas Iyer, Integrated MS in Life Sciences; Summer Intern 2018 & 2019
2. Riddhi Rathod, Lab Rotation-PhD Programme; Monsoon Semester 2018
1. Shilpi Agrawal, 11/12th Grade; Ahmedabad International School; Summer Intern; 2018 & 2019Kamayani Vajpayee
Scientific Staff
3. Abhishek Nair, Project Assistant: 2021-2021
Now: PhD Candidate, Ahmedabad University, Ahmedabad, India
3. Prachi Mehta, Project Assistant: 2020-2021
Now: Masters Student, Northeastern University, Boston, USA
2. Mayur Variya, Project Assistant; 2019-2020
Now: Field Biologist, Namdapha Tiger Reserve, Arunachal Pradesh, India
1. Rupesh Maurya, Senior Research Fellow; 2017-2019
Now: Assistant Professor in Bioscience at Indrashil University, Mehsana, Gujarat, India
Master Thesis Candidates/ PhD Candidates:
6. Yusra Mariam, Integrated MS in Life Sciences; Master's Thesis Candidate 2021
5. Disha Patel, Integrated MS in Life Sciences; Master's Thesis Candidate 2020
4. Iffat Khan, Integrated MS in Life Sciences; Master's Thesis Candidate 2020
3. Shrusti Shah, Integrated MS in Life Sciences; Master's Thesis Candidate 2020
2. Jaydip Pipaliya, Integrated MS in Life Sciences; Master's Thesis Candidate 2019
1. Homica Arya, Integrated MS in Life Sciences; Master's Thesis Candidate 2019
High School/Undergraduate/Masters Interns/Lab Rotation-PhD Programme Candidates:
6. Kamayani Vajpayee, Lab Rotation-PhD programme: Monsson Semester 2021
5. Divita Garg, Lab Rotation-PhD programme: Monsoon Semester 2020
4. Harshita Bhati, Lab Rotation-PhD Programme: Monsoon Semester 2019
3. Shreyas Iyer, Integrated MS in Life Sciences; Summer Intern 2018 & 2019
2. Riddhi Rathod, Lab Rotation-PhD Programme; Monsoon Semester 2018
1. Shilpi Agrawal, 11/12th Grade; Ahmedabad International School; Summer Intern; 2018 & 2019Kamayani Vajpayee