Lab members
Subhash Rajpurohit, PI
Associate Professor
&
Ramanujan Fellow (2018-2023)
[School of Arts and Sciences, Ahmedabad University]
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 Research in Insect Science (CRIS)
Editorial Board Member
1. PLoS Climate
Editorial Board Member
2. Journal of Evolutionary Biology
Board of Reviewing Editors
3. Current Science
Board of Subject Editors
Associate Professor
&
Ramanujan Fellow (2018-2023)
[School of Arts and Sciences, Ahmedabad University]
- 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
- 2007 PhD in Bioscience, Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak, India
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 Research in Insect Science (CRIS)
Editorial Board Member
1. PLoS Climate
Editorial Board Member
2. Journal of Evolutionary Biology
Board of Reviewing Editors
3. Current Science
Board of Subject Editors
Divita Garg
PhD Candidate
Start Date: Jul 2020
M.Sc. in Life Sciences from Mount Carmel College, Bengaluru, India
Divita is interested in evolution of thermal preference in natural populations of Drosophila species. Ecology could drive organism's physiology and thereby fitness. One of her approach is to study this using populations made of different genetic backgrounds. To understand the underlying molecular wiring she uses metabolomics, transcriptomics and whole genome sequencing platforms.
Email: divita.g@ahduni.edu.in
PhD Candidate
Start Date: Jul 2020
M.Sc. in Life Sciences from Mount Carmel College, Bengaluru, India
Divita is interested in evolution of thermal preference in natural populations of Drosophila species. Ecology could drive organism's physiology and thereby fitness. One of her approach is to study this using populations made of different genetic backgrounds. To understand the underlying molecular wiring she uses metabolomics, transcriptomics and whole genome sequencing platforms.
Email: divita.g@ahduni.edu.in
Prachi Mehta
Project Assistant
Start Date: Feb 2021
Integrated MS in Life Sciences from Ahmedabad University. Ahmedabad, India
Prachi 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: prachi.um.imsc15@ahduni.edu.in
Project Assistant
Start Date: Feb 2021
Integrated MS in Life Sciences from Ahmedabad University. Ahmedabad, India
Prachi 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: prachi.um.imsc15@ahduni.edu.in
LAB Alumni
Scientific Staff
2. Mayur Variya, Project Assistant; 2019-2020
Now: Field Biologist, Namdapha Tiger Reserve, Arunachal Pradesh
1. Rupesh Maurya, Senior Research Fellow; 2017-2019
Now: Assistant Professor in Bioscience at Indrashil University, Mehsana, Gujarat
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:
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
2. Mayur Variya, Project Assistant; 2019-2020
Now: Field Biologist, Namdapha Tiger Reserve, Arunachal Pradesh
1. Rupesh Maurya, Senior Research Fellow; 2017-2019
Now: Assistant Professor in Bioscience at Indrashil University, Mehsana, Gujarat
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:
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