Dr. Utpal Smart is an evolutionary biologist and molecular ecologist with a passion for understanding biodiversity through genomic and ecological perspectives. His research focuses on the evolutionary dynamics of herpetofauna and extends to human and fungal genomics, emphasizing systematics and molecular ecology.

With over 30 peer-reviewed publications and six years of experience mentoring undergraduate and graduate students, Dr. Smart brings a strong commitment to research and education. In the classroom, Dr. Smart uses hands-on teaching methods to engage students in genetics, molecular biology, and general biology. As the Principal Investigator of the Smart Lab, he leads efforts to address ecological and evolutionary questions using innovative molecular techniques.

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