Lab members
Subhash Rajpurohit, PI
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 HOW 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 Research in Insect Science (CRIS)
Editorial Board Member
2. Journal of Evolutionary Biology
Board of Reviewing Editors
3. Current Science
Board of Subject Editors
Harshita Bhati
PhD Candidate
Start Date: Jul 2019
M.Sc. in Life Sciences from Ahmedabad University-Ahmedabad, India
Harshita is broadly interested in evolution of pigmentation variations in natural populations of Drosophila species. With the use of integrative approaches she is trying to make connections across morphology, physiology and underlying molecular wirings. To address the questions of interests she uses artificial selection, candidate gene approach, and whole genome sequencing platforms.
Email: harshita.b@ahduni.edu.in
PhD Candidate
Start Date: Jul 2019
M.Sc. in Life Sciences from Ahmedabad University-Ahmedabad, India
Harshita is broadly interested in evolution of pigmentation variations in natural populations of Drosophila species. With the use of integrative approaches she is trying to make connections across morphology, physiology and underlying molecular wirings. To address the questions of interests she uses artificial selection, candidate gene approach, and whole genome sequencing platforms.
Email: harshita.b@ahduni.edu.in
Divita Garg
PhD Candidate
Start Date: Jul 2020
M.Sc. in Life Sciences from Mount Carmel College, Bengaluru, India
Divita is interested in temperature-immune response interactions in natural populations of Drosophila species. One of her approach is to study this interaction under various genetic backgrounds. To understand the underlying molecular wiring she uses metabolomics, transcriptomics and whole genome sequencing platforms.
Email: divitagarg007@gmail.com
PhD Candidate
Start Date: Jul 2020
M.Sc. in Life Sciences from Mount Carmel College, Bengaluru, India
Divita is interested in temperature-immune response interactions in natural populations of Drosophila species. One of her approach is to study this interaction under various genetic backgrounds. To understand the underlying molecular wiring she uses metabolomics, transcriptomics and whole genome sequencing platforms.
Email: divitagarg007@gmail.com
LAB Alumni
Scientific Staff/ Master Thesis Candidates/ PhD Candidates:
4. Mayur Variya, Project Assistant; 2019-2020
Now: Wildlife Biologist, Nature Club Surat, Environment Education and Research Center, Surat, Gujarat
3. Rupesh Maurya, Senior Research Fellow; 2017-2019
Now: Assistant Professor in Bioscience at Indrashil University, Mehsana, Gujarat
2. Jaydip Pipaliya, Integrated MS in Life Sciences; Master's Thesis Candidate 2018-19
Now: Photographer (Science & Art)
1. Homica Arya, Integrated MS in Life Sciences; Master's Thesis Candidate 2018-19
Now: Junior Research Fellow at National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS), Bengaluru
High School/Undergraduate/Masters Interns and PhD Lab Rotation Candidates:
3. Riddhi Rathod, PhD Rotation Candidate; Monsoon Semester 2018
2. Shreyas Iyer, Integrated MS in Life Sciences; Summer Intern 2018 & 2019
1. Shilpi Agrawal, 11/12th Grade; Ahmedabad International School; Summer Intern; 2018 & 2019