Published Work

Our Latest work on Cactus hairs

In this work, we investigated the multifunctional role of the hairs and spines of a cactus plant using different approaches. We reported for the first time the phenomenon of distant coalescence during condensation on a natural surface and proposed an analytical model to describe it. The phenomenon is hypothesized to help the plan in collecting water from the atmosphere in dry environments.

Parasitic fig wasps bore unripe fruits with a zinc-mediated hardened drill bit

In this study, we used a combination of techniques to observe and characterize an extremely thin and high slender needle that is used as a tool to drill through fruit and lay eggs inside. We also proposed the possibility of using this design to develop mico-invasive surgery tools for brain surgeries in the future. 

*Video on the right showing the reciprocating drilling process of fig wasp using its ovipositor (needle-like organ).

Brief overview of other articles

We have worked with other biological materials to understand the functioning of various organs. Some of the examples include

-Design and properties of the teeth of beetle which is a pest in our coffee plantations

-Comparison of properties of fossilized teeth and predict the possible diets of the dinosaurs and crocodiles.

-Determining properties of the calcite-based lens of sea living organisms.

-Examining the high-speed movements of underwater living organisms.

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For the full list of publications, click below:

https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=YB-Go5wAAAAJ&hl=en

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