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 (Lab Rotation)
M.Sc. in Life Sciences from Ahmedabad University-Ahmedabad, India
Harshita is interested in evolutionary physiology and currently studying metabolic ecology of tropical Indian drosophilids.
Email: harshita.b@ahduni.edu.in
PhD Candidate (Lab Rotation)
M.Sc. in Life Sciences from Ahmedabad University-Ahmedabad, India
Harshita is interested in evolutionary physiology and currently studying metabolic ecology of tropical Indian drosophilids.
Email: harshita.b@ahduni.edu.in
Mayur Variya
Project Assistant
M.Sc. in Zoology from Sardar Patel University-Vallabh Vidyanagar, India
Mayur is a broadly trained field biologist. He is interested in insect distribution and adaptations. Currently he is studying potential role of CHCs in adaptation to heterogeneous environments.
Email: mayur.variya@ahduni.edu.in
Project Assistant
M.Sc. in Zoology from Sardar Patel University-Vallabh Vidyanagar, India
Mayur is a broadly trained field biologist. He is interested in insect distribution and adaptations. Currently he is studying potential role of CHCs in adaptation to heterogeneous environments.
Email: mayur.variya@ahduni.edu.in
Iffat Khan
Masters Thesis Candidate
Integrated Masters in Life Sciences Student, School of Arts and Sciences, Ahmedabad University
Iffat likes working with live organisms. She is interested in studying environmental stresses and
adaptations. Currently she is studying thermal preference in tropical drosophilids. She would like to extend this work to find key molecular regulators.
Email: iffat.k.imsc15@ahduni.edu.in
Masters Thesis Candidate
Integrated Masters in Life Sciences Student, School of Arts and Sciences, Ahmedabad University
Iffat likes working with live organisms. She is interested in studying environmental stresses and
adaptations. Currently she is studying thermal preference in tropical drosophilids. She would like to extend this work to find key molecular regulators.
Email: iffat.k.imsc15@ahduni.edu.in
LAB Alumni
Master/PhD Candidates and Staff:
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
Master/PhD Candidates and Staff:
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