Phylogeny | Evolutionary & Historical Biogeography
There is a deep scientific mystery hidden behind our understanding of the origin of species, evolutionary relatedness among them, and the geographical distribution patterns we see today. 'What is what' is not a naming problem but also always has a biogeography perspective attached to it, which fascinates us.
During my doctoral studies, I resolved a long debate on the phylogeny of Indian owlets, studied the effect of Quaternary climatic fluctuations and future climate change on the ranges of owlets, and attempted to translate the research towards aiding conservation of one of my study species, Forest Owlet Athene blewitti which is an Endangered owlet.
Presently we are working towards enhancing our knowledge about owl phylogeny and biogeography through a shared research project with Skyisland Lab at IISER-TPT and SACON.
An Odonata phylogeny project is in the pipeline.
There is a deep scientific mystery hidden behind our understanding of the origin of species, evolutionary relatedness among them, and the geographical distribution patterns we see today. 'What is what' is not a naming problem but also always has a biogeography perspective attached to it, which fascinates us.
During my doctoral studies, I resolved a long debate on the phylogeny of Indian owlets, studied the effect of Quaternary climatic fluctuations and future climate change on the ranges of owlets, and attempted to translate the research towards aiding conservation of one of my study species, Forest Owlet Athene blewitti which is an Endangered owlet.
Presently we are working towards enhancing our knowledge about owl phylogeny and biogeography through a shared research project with Skyisland Lab at IISER-TPT and SACON.
An Odonata phylogeny project is in the pipeline.