Focal Interest: Evolutionary Biology
Passionate about biogeography, natural history, speciation patterns, systematics, molecular phylogeny, ecology, conservation biology, and chemical ecology of ants.
Current Projects
My group currently focuses on understanding the intricate relationships between ants and their environment. We investigate diverse topics such as ant behavior, chemical communication, life history, colony dynamics, phylogenetics, natural relationship, diversification of lineages and the impact of environmental changes.
Upcoming Projects
Stay tuned for our upcoming projects, where we will delve deeper into the mysteries of ant biology, social structure, diversification and role of ants in ecosystem dynamics.
Himender Bharti Ph.D.
Professor and Former Head
Ant Systematics and Molecular Biology Lab.
Department of Zoology & Environmental Sciences
Director (Centre for Restoration of Ecosystem of Punjab https://cresppup.com/)
Coordinator (Five Year Integrated Program in Biological Sciences)
Punjabi University
Patiala 147002, India
Major Research Projects: 12 (DST, MoEFCC, ICAR)
Professional Involvements:
President, ANeT (International Network for Asian Ants)
Redlisting of Ants and CEM (IUCN)
Editor-in-Chief-Journal Halteres
Other Interests: Urdu Poetry, Literature, History, Music
Complete Profile: http://www.punjabiuniversity.ac.in/Departments/Profiles/96/Profile_P96X27B85.pdf