I am a final year integrated BS-MS student from IISER Pune majoring in Biology. My broad research interests are evolutionary biology and molecular biology, with a special interest in molecular evolution. Currently, as part of my master’s thesis in the Evol-Eco Lab, I am studying the drivers of cryptic speciation and trait evolution using centipedes as the model system. In this project, I aim to understand how ecological factors, geography, and functional traits affect the speciation of centipedes. Beyond research, I enjoy music and reading human history.

I am a second year Masters student in Biology (NMIMS), also pursuing a degree in Data Science (IIT Madras). My major research interests include evolutionary biology and analysis of evolutionary patterns at a molecular level, particularly- understanding how changes at the level of transcriptomes have an effect on evolution and biodiversity. Currently, as a dissertation student at the Evol-Eco Lab, my study will be focusing on the phylotranscriptomics of the Scolopendridae family of centipedes, where I aim to explore and understand speciation and divergence using neutrally-evolving transcriptomes. Apart from research, I enjoy reading, cooking and participating in marathons.

I am a Masters graduate in Biology from the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Tirupati. My primary research interests lie in the intersection of phylogenetics and population genetics. Understanding evolutionary history, particularly the adaptations and inter/intra-specific interactions that occur in response to certain drivers at the population level is something that deeply fascinates me. During my master's, I worked on multiple projects, one of which was establishing a baseline for the reproductive phenology of three species of palm squirrels in India, utilizing social media images and video recordings. This was coupled with understanding the potential impact of environmental and anthropogenic factors on reproductive phenology. I am currently enrolled in the Project Based Student Training programme and I am working on understanding the phylogenetic history of the Cormocephalus genus of centipedes.

Apart from research, one can most likely find me watching anime, baking, or looking for another critter observation to upload on Inaturalist.