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Center for Urban Ecology, Biodiversity, Evolution, and Climate Change

Center for Urban Ecology, Biodiversity, Evolution, and Climate Change

About JAIN (Deemed-to-be University)

JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) is a well-known academic institution, ranked among the finest universities in India. With a rich legacy of fostering talent, it attracts students from all over the world, particularly to Bangalore, which is renowned as the Silicon Valley of India. JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) provides an ideal learning environment, both in terms of academic studies and extracurricular pursuits. The university places a strong emphasis on education, entrepreneurship, research, and sports, boasting some of the most accomplished minds in these fields, as well as centres that promote innovation and pioneering work aimed at simplifying and improving our lives.

What sets JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) apart is its unique perspective on life, its values, and its philosophy. With a constantly evolving and open-minded approach, the university strives for continued success and resilience, which has earned it a well-deserved reputation as one of India's premier universities.

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CUBEC, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) Collaborations

Collaborations

Fostering global partnerships to address biodiversity and climate change.

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CUBEC, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) Innovation

Innovation

Pioneering new breakthroughs for nature conservation.

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CUBEC, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) Collaborations

Outreach & Public Engagement

Mobilising the society for a greener and better tomorrow.

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Collaborators

Prof. K Praveen Karanth, Chairman, Centre for Ecological Sciences, IISc, Bangalore, Karnataka.

Prof. K Praveen Karanth

Chairman, Centre for Ecological Sciences, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore,
Karnataka, India

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Dr. K P Dinesh, Scientist D, Zoological Survey of India, Pune, Maharashtra.

Dr. K P Dinesh

Scientist D Zoological Survey of India, Western Regional Center, Pune, Maharashtra,
India

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Dr. H.N. Kumara, Principal Scientist, Salim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural History, Coimbatore.

Dr. H.N. Kumara

Principal Scientist, Sálim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural History, Anaikatty,
Coimbatore - 641108, Tamil Nadu, India

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Mr. Rajesh Puttaswamaiah, Citizen Scientist & Trustee, Bat Conservation India Trust, Bengaluru

Mr. Rajesh Puttaswamaiah

Citizen Scientist & Trustee, Bat Conservation India Trust, Kadabagere, Magadi Road,
Bengaluru, Karnataka - 562130

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IISc, Bengaluru

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ZSI, Pune

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SACON, Coimbatore

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BCIT, Bengaluru

Funding Agencies

CUBEC
Science and Engineering Research Board, India
CUBEC
Primate Conservation, Inc. Island
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Jain SEED Grant

Enter a World of Boundless Opportunities Know our Students

CUBEC

I am primarily a student of Anthropology, and my research interests revolve around primatology. I am interested in studying the social behaviour, feeding ecology, and communication systems of nonhuman primates. Currently, I am pursuing a Ph.D. in Zoology at JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) under the guidance of Dr. Chetan Nag K.S. My current research focuses on the behavioural ecology of Nilgiri langurs (Semnopithecus johnii) in the Anamalai Tiger Reserve located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.

Research Interests: Evolutionary Anthropology, Social Anthropology, Cognitive Psychology, and Primate Behavioural Ecology

Education: Ph.D. (Zoology, January 2021 Batch) - JAIN (Deemed to be University)

Sarmistha Ojha

Ph.D. Scholars
CUBEC

Research Interests: Ecology, Wildlife Biology

Education: B.Sc. BcZGt (Biochemistry, Zoology, and Genetics) (Final Year) - Nrupathunga University

Email: [email protected]

Manjunath Gurikar

B.Sc. BcZGt (Biochemistry, Zoology, and Genetics) (Final Year)
CUBEC

Research Interests: Ecology, Wildlife Biology

Education: Integrated Bsc-Msc (Biological Science) (Final Year) - Jnana Bharathi Bangalore University

Email: [email protected]

Prathusha T

Bsc-Msc (Biological Science) (Final Year)
CUBEC

I am a bat enthusiast who focuses on the spatiotemporal habitat usage and diet preferences of the critically endangered bat, Hipposideros hypophyllus. Currently, I am pursuing my Ph.D. under the guidance of Dr. Chetan Nag K S. Prior to this, I was associated with the Bat Conservation India Trust (BCIT) and played an active role in executing various projects at BCIT. In addition to my research and work in conservation, I also enjoy painting Indian wildlife.

Research Interest: Foraging Ecology, Chiropterology, Arachnology

Education: Ph.D. (Zoology, January 2021 Batch) - JAIN (Deemed to be University)

Shraddha Kumari K

Ph.D. Scholars
CUBEC

I am primarily a Biotechnology graduate and currently working on hybridization in South Indian langurs (Hanuman langur and Nilgiri langur) involving field and lab work. I am currently pursuing my Ph.D. at JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), Bengaluru, under the guidance of Dr. Chetan Nag K.S. and getting trained at the Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru for molecular genetic-related works.

Research Interest: Ecology, Wildlife Biology, Evolutionary Biology, and Molecular Phylogenetics

Education: Ph.D. (Zoology, August 2022 Batch) - JAIN (Deemed to be University)

Suraj Dilip Nagtilak

Ph.D. Scholars
CUBEC

I am a Biotechnology graduate interested in research involving animal genetics. I am primarily interested in employing genetics and genomic tools to answer questions in a conservation framework. I am currently pursuing my Ph.D. under the guidance of Dr. Chetan Nag K.S. at JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), Bengaluru, exploring options on the conservation genetics and diversity of bats from Karnataka.

Research Interest: Conservation Genetics, Molecular Ecology

Education: Ph.D. (Zoology, August 2022 Batch) - JAIN (Deemed to be University)

Bramhi Chougule

Ph.D. Scholars
CUBEC

I am currently pursuing my Ph.D. in Zoology at JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) under the guidance of Dr. Chetan Nag K.S. My research focuses on understanding how animals adapt to urban environments in an urban heat island scenario. Specifically, I am investigating the ecological and phenotypical changes of geckos for my Ph.D. study. Through this research, I aim to gain insights into how natural selection might be shaping the trajectory of urban evolution for these animals.

Research Interest: Urban evolutionary ecology, Neuroscience, and cognitive biology

Education: Ph.D. (Zoology, August 2022 Batch) - JAIN (Deemed to be University)

Amith S J

Ph.D. Scholars
CUBEC

As a Zoology graduate with a keen interest in wildlife research, I am currently exploring possibilities for my Ph.D. under the guidance of Dr. Chetan Nag K.S. at JAIN (Deemed-to-be University). Specifically, I am interested in urban ecology-related topics and how human interference might impact the diversity and distribution of animal species in urban conditions. Through my research, I hope to contribute to our understanding of how urbanisation affects wildlife and how we can better manage urban areas to promote coexistence between humans and animals.

Research Interest: Wildlife Biology, Urban Ecology, Climate Change and Conservation

Education: Ph.D. (Zoology, January 2023 Batch) - JAIN (Deemed to be University)

Shalini Tudu

Ph.D. Scholars

Latest News & Events

CUBEC PhD candidates Bramhi Chougule and Suraj Nagtilak to attend SERB Karyashala at NCBS.
Seminars / Workshops

CUBEC's PhD candidates, Bramhi Chougule and Suraj Nagtilak, have been chosen to participate in the prestigious SERB Karyashala on Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) for Molecular Ecology at NCBS_Bangalore. From August 21st to 27th, 2023, they will be integral members of a 25-person cohort. Throughout the program, they will delve into various aspects of lab work, data analysis, research presentations, and thoughtful discussions centered around unraveling ecological intricacies through molecular insights. The event will be hosted at the renowned NCBS campus in Bengaluru. We extend our heartfelt best wishes to Bramhi and Suraj for this enriching opportunity.

AUG 07, 2023
Event

Two-day Workshop on Communicating Biology Research" organised by CUBEC along with the CRTA

The objective is to train the research scholars to write in a clear, concise, and coherent manner while communicating their research work in conferences, journals, and thesis formats.To give an overview of the important aspects of Planning and organizing a research paper

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MAY 30, 2023
News

Birth of CUBEC

CUBEC was launched formally on January 19th, 2023 by JGI.

Jan 19, 2023
News

IDEA WILD Equipment support grant

Shraddha wins the IDEA WILD small equipment grant. She wins herself few wildlife related equipments to be utilised in conserving Kolar leaf nosed bat, a critically endangered bat species from Karnataka. Congrats Shraddha.

Feb 09, 2023
News

Training workshop on Taxonomy and Acoustics of bats of Peninsular India

Shraddha and Bramhi have been selected to participate in "Taxonomy and Acoustics of bats of Peninsular India" workshop on 27-28 February 2023 at KFRI, Peechi, Thrissur. They are amongst the top 25 applicants to be selected for this workshop. Congrats to both of you

Feb 27, 2023
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