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:

Other Interests: Urdu Poetry, Literature, History, Music

Complete Profile: http://www.punjabiuniversity.ac.in/Departments/Profiles/96/Profile_P96X27B85.pdf

be-hunar log kahāñ harf ki sachchā.ī kahāñ
ab kitābeñ kisi dariyā me.in baha di jaa.e.n

Ya to KHurshiid chamkta rahe peshaanii me.in

Ya lakiire.n mere maathe ki miTaa di jaa.e.n

बे हुनर लोग कहाँ हर्फ़ की सच्चाई कहाँ
अब किताबें किसी दरया में बहा दी जाएँ
या तो ख़ुर्शीद चमकता रहे पेशानी में
या लकीरें मेरे माथे की मिटा दी जाएँ
 

ے ہنر لوگ کہاں حرف کی سچائی کہاں
اب کتابیں کسی دریا میں بہا دی جائیں

یا تو خورشید چمکتا رہے پیشانی میں
یا لکیریں مرے ماتھے کی مٹا دی جائیں

Saleem Kausar