In behavioral ecology, our groups studies animal behavior, sensory ecology of color and sound, and decision making across contexts and taxa. 

Key projects include: 

1. Climate adaptation in Kashmir Rock Agama 

2. Evolution of sexual coloration in Indian Agamids

3. Ecology and Urbanization in the Indian Rock Agama

We study how learning and memory happens in organisms with simple nervous systems using behavioral paradims, experiental manipulations, and molecular tools. 

Key projects: 

1. Learning and memory formation in the pond snail. 

2. Effects of environmental stressors learning and memory of pond snails.

3. Effects of social environment and diet on stress.