Dr. Praveen Karanth
I am a phylogenetic biologist interested in studying genetic variation both within species (population genetics and phylogeography) and among species (phylogenetics) to address questions in ecology, evolution, behavior and conservation biology. My research program is primarily concerned in trying to find answers to exciting problems in biology in an evolutionary framework, i.e., through the use of molecular phylogenies. Broad areas of interest include: character evolution, molecular systematics, phylogeography, and biogeography. In addition I am also interested in population and conservation genetics. The lab employs a range of systems such as langurs, geckos, butterflies, tarantulas and centipedes to address these questions.
COURSES OFFERED
- Evolutionary Biology (EC304)
- Advanced methods in molecular phylo-genetics (EC201)
EDUCATION
1989-1993:
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore, India
1994-2000:
Ph. D. in the Ecology, Evolution and Behaviour, Department of Biological Sciences, State University of New York (Albany), USA
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2018-present:
Professor, Centre for Ecological Sciences Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
2011-2018:
Associate Professor, Centre for Ecological Sciences Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
2005– 2011:
Assistant Professor, Centre for Ecological Sciences Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
Aug, 2002-2005:
Postdoctoral Associate, Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Yale University.
Feb-Aug, 2002:
Post doc, Department of Biological Sciences, State University of New York (Albany).
Oct, 2000-Oct, 2001:
Post doc, Institute of Evolution, Haifa University, Israel.
COURSES OFFERED
- Evolutionary Biology (EC304)
- Advanced methods in molecular phylo-genetics (EC201)
EDUCATION
1989-1993:
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore, India
1994-2000:
Ph. D. in the Ecology, Evolution and Behaviour, Department of Biological Sciences, State University of New York (Albany), USA
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2018-present:
Professor, Centre for Ecological Sciences Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
2011-2018:
Associate Professor, Centre for Ecological Sciences Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
2005– 2011:
Assistant Professor, Centre for Ecological Sciences Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
Aug, 2002-2005:
Postdoctoral Associate, Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Yale University.
Feb-Aug, 2002:
Post doc, Department of Biological Sciences, State University of New York (Albany).
Oct, 2000-Oct, 2001:
Post doc, Institute of Evolution, Haifa University, Israel.
