Sudipta is a Faculty Fellow and DBT/Wellcome Trust India Alliance Early Career Fellow at the Department of Biology, Ashoka University, India. Prior to Ashoka, he had completed doctoral studies at Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISER)-Pune followed by a brief stint of postdoc at the Department of Organismic and Evolutionary Biology, Harvard University as a B4 postdoctoral fellow. 

Chandrakanth completed MSc in Biotechnology from BHU (2019-2021). His primary research interest lies in understanding species adaptation under different environmental conditions. Currently, he is exploring the effects of different nutrition on life-history, behaviour and stress related aspects in Drosophila. In free time, he likes to play volleyball, travel, and cook. 

Devashish did his MSc in Life Sciences from Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi. His research interest lies in understanding how various environmental factors notably diet affect the aging in eukaryotic organisms. For his Ph.D. work, he is looking into both the single-generation and long-term evolutionary implications of diet on aging using Drosophila melanogaster as a model system. When not on the bench he likes to play Cricket, read non-fiction novels, and cook. 

Chetan secured a Master's degree in Marine Biology from Pondicherry University, Port Blair in 2020. His thoughts include understanding the natural environment and its systems. In Ashoka, he has started his journey to understand how an organism's systemic circulation and circulatory components are being affected by nutrition with Drosophila as a model. While not in lab, he likes to watch anime or explore new places and cuisines.

Nishant has completed B. Com from Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak.

Chand has completed BA from Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak.

Dr. Malwade was a PhD student at IISER-Pune, where he studied host-microbiome interactions using fruit flies as a model. Before that he was an undergrad at UM-DAE CBS, Mumbai. Currently, at IGEL, using metagenomics, he investigates what microbes are associated with the evolutionary fly lines in the lab and if different treatments have evolved to associate with different microbes. 

Siddhant is a second-year undergraduate at Ashoka University, majoring in Mathematics and Computer Science. At IGEL, he is exploring transcriptomics and experimenting with how machine learning can be applied within the lab. He is curious about how computational approaches can bring new perspectives to biology and enjoys working at the intersection of the two fields. Outside the lab, he enjoys reading surrealist literature that blurs reality and imagination. He is intrigued by game theory and spends time working through logic puzzles. Philosophy often draws him into reflection, while long, wandering walks remain his favourite way to think through questions that resist easy answers.

Sarthak is a third-year undergraduate student at Ashoka University, pursuing a B.Sc. in Biology with a minor in Computer Science. He is particularly interested in exploring the behavioural aspects of the larval stage in Drosophila. In his free time, he can usually be found on the badminton court or at the pool table.

Ushmil is a second-year undergraduate student at Ashoka University,  pursuing a major in Biology with minors in Psychology and Computer Science. She is currently exploring courtship and mating (reproductive & aggressive) behaviour in Drosophila melanogaster. Outside the lab, she can often be found blasting Arctic Monkeys, reading, or debating just about anything.

Kanishka is currently a UG student at Ashoka University. She would like to pursue a career in the field of research in Biology. Moreover, she has a diverse spectrum of interest that vary from crocheting to travelling. Looking forward to learning with every project, stitch and ticket. 

Aashvi is a second year Biology Major at Ashoka university pursuing a minor in psychology and chemistry. She enjoys exploring interdisciplinary questions both within and beyond the lab

Mubashir is doing physics major at Ashoka University. He has strong interest in interdisciplinary research. Planning to pursue a PhD in biophysics, exploring the interface of physical principles and biological systems. He comes from Kashmir and finds equal joy in scientific inquiry and Urdu poetry. 

Kavya is a first year undergraduate student at Ashoka University. She loves learning about the complex world of Biology, particularly the human body and the nervous system. Apart from academic interests, she enjoys acting, singing and reading.

Vanshika is a first year student at Ashoka University, planning in major in Biology. She is currently interning at the fly lab and is interested in genetics and healthcare, overall. Apart from that, she enjoys baking, playing board games and making puzzles/ building lego.

Aaraadhana is a second year biology major at Ashoka University. She is currently exploring mating , courtship and dietary behaviors in Drosophila melanogaster. Outside the lab , she is either reading , walking or playing instruments. 

Divija is a third-year undergraduate student at Ashoka University, majoring in Biology, and interested in public health and policy. Her current project explores the transgenerational effects of internmittent fasting and different macronutrient compositions on aging in Drosophila melanogaster. Outside the lab, you'll find her painting, predicting football match scores, and collecting antique tiles. 

Prachi is an undergraduate student at Ashoka University, currently in her first year. She plans to major in Psychology and minor in CS/Biology. She likes weird-shaped rocks.