I am Anushka Joshi, a final-year Bachelor's student in Biological Sciences at Doon University, Dehradun. My academic interests lie in evolutionary biology, biodiversity research, and molecular approaches to understanding species diversity and speciation. I am particularly interested in exploring how molecular data can help reveal hidden evolutionary relationships and patterns of biodiversity.

Currently, I am conducting my undergraduate dissertation at the Evol-Eco Lab under Dr. Jahnavi Joshi, where my research focuses on understanding diversity in cylindrical millipedes across the Eastern and Western Ghats using molecular data. Through this study, I aim to investigate evolutionary relationships and patterns of diversification in these understudied arthropods, contributing to our understanding of biodiversity in tropical ecosystems. Aside from my research, I am an affable, animal-loving person with a passion for traveling and exploring nature.

I am a final-year Master's student in Forensic Science with a specialisation in biotechnology from NFSU, Gandhinagar. Currently, as part of my master's thesis in the Evol-Eco Lab, I am exploring understudied soil arthropod diversity and its drivers in peninsular India.  Beyond research, I enjoy reading books, travelling, and sketching.