Lab members
Subhash Rajpurohit, PI
[School of Arts and Sciences, Biological and Life Sciences, Ahmedabad University]
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. Journal of Thermal Biology
Editorial Board Member
2. Current Opinion in Insect Science
Editorial Board Member
3. Current Research in Insect Science (CRIS)
Editorial Board Member
4. PLoS Climate
Editorial Board Member
5. Current Science
Board of Subject Editors
[School of Arts and Sciences, Biological and Life Sciences, Ahmedabad University]
Appointments:
- 2020-present; Associate Professor, Ahmedabad University, Ahmedabad, India
- 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. Journal of Thermal Biology
Editorial Board Member
2. Current Opinion in Insect Science
Editorial Board Member
3. Current Research in Insect Science (CRIS)
Editorial Board Member
4. PLoS Climate
Editorial Board Member
5. 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 on a range of 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. He is also a fantastic
public speaker. 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 on a range of 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. He is also a fantastic
public speaker. 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-spot and wing interference patterns in natural populations of Drosophila species. She integrates biophysics, molecular biology and physiology to understand key questions around mate choice in insects. 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-spot and wing interference patterns in natural populations of Drosophila species. She integrates biophysics, molecular biology and physiology to understand key questions around mate choice in insects. 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 interested in adaptive dynamics of cuticular hydrocarbons (CHCs) in Drosophila. His research questions are centered around spatiotemporal variations, rapid adaptations, and selection pressures. 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 interested in adaptive dynamics of cuticular hydrocarbons (CHCs) in Drosophila. His research questions are centered around spatiotemporal variations, rapid adaptations, and selection pressures. MORE
Email: abhishek.mn.imsc16@ahduni.edu.in
LAB Alumni
Scientific Staff
5. Ashwin Khandelwal, Project Assistant: 2022-2022
Now: JRF at Azim Premji University, Bangalore, India
4. 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:
7. Kavya Durga, Integrated Masters in Life Sciences; Master's Thesis Candidate 2022
6. Yusra Mariam, Integrated Masters in Life Sciences; Master's Thesis Candidate 2021
5. Disha Patel, Integrated Masters in Life Sciences; Master's Thesis Candidate 2020
4. Iffat Khan, Integrated Masters in Life Sciences; Master's Thesis Candidate 2020
3. Shrusti Shah, Integrated Masters in Life Sciences; Master's Thesis Candidate 2020
2. Jaydip Pipaliya, Integrated Masters in Life Sciences; Master's Thesis Candidate 2019
1. Homica Arya, Integrated Masters in Life Sciences; Master's Thesis Candidate 2019
High School/Undergraduates/Integrated MSc in Life Sciences Semester Project Students/PhD Students-Lab Rotation:
10. Vaibhavi Patel, Lab Rotation-PhD programme: Monsoon Semester 2022
9. Tulinkita Patnaik, Lab Rotation-PhD programme: Monsoon Semester 2022
8. Himanshi Soni, Summer Research Fellow, JNCASR (funded through Indian Academy of Sciences, Bengaluru): Winter 2022
7. Abhishek Nair, Lab Rotation-PhD programme: Winter Semester 2022
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 & 2019
Scientific Staff
5. Ashwin Khandelwal, Project Assistant: 2022-2022
Now: JRF at Azim Premji University, Bangalore, India
4. 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:
7. Kavya Durga, Integrated Masters in Life Sciences; Master's Thesis Candidate 2022
6. Yusra Mariam, Integrated Masters in Life Sciences; Master's Thesis Candidate 2021
5. Disha Patel, Integrated Masters in Life Sciences; Master's Thesis Candidate 2020
4. Iffat Khan, Integrated Masters in Life Sciences; Master's Thesis Candidate 2020
3. Shrusti Shah, Integrated Masters in Life Sciences; Master's Thesis Candidate 2020
2. Jaydip Pipaliya, Integrated Masters in Life Sciences; Master's Thesis Candidate 2019
1. Homica Arya, Integrated Masters in Life Sciences; Master's Thesis Candidate 2019
High School/Undergraduates/Integrated MSc in Life Sciences Semester Project Students/PhD Students-Lab Rotation:
10. Vaibhavi Patel, Lab Rotation-PhD programme: Monsoon Semester 2022
9. Tulinkita Patnaik, Lab Rotation-PhD programme: Monsoon Semester 2022
8. Himanshi Soni, Summer Research Fellow, JNCASR (funded through Indian Academy of Sciences, Bengaluru): Winter 2022
7. Abhishek Nair, Lab Rotation-PhD programme: Winter Semester 2022
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 & 2019