Herpetological Research Excellence
Welcome to the Thasun Herpetology Laboratory—One of Indonesia’s leading hubs for reptile and amphibian science. Our mission is to explore the diversity, evolution, and conservation of Indonesia’s herpetofauna through cutting-edge research and collaboration. Located at the Research Center for Land Resources Management Studies in Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) and Universitas Indonesia’s Museum of Zoology (UIMZ), we curate one of the herpetology collections in Indonesia. Join us as we document species, mentor the next generation of herpetologists, and inform conservation policy.
Welcome to the official webpage of the Thasun Lab for Herpetology at the Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) – INDONESIA
Dr. A. A. Thasun
Principal Investigator
The Thasun Lab for Herpetology encourages applications from talented, independent, and motivated prospective students (graduate or undergraduate level) with strong interests in Herpetology to get in touch. Dedicated to advancing research in Herpetology, our lab explores all aspects of the field. With over 1,260 herpetofauna species in Indonesia alone, spread across the crocodilian, snake, dragon, gecko, skink, frog, toad, tortoise/terrapin, turtle, and varanid taxa, a wealth of information awaits discovery about these organisms. We invite you to explore our website to learn more about our diverse research interests of our lab members.
Research Innovations Hub
Biodiversity Exploration Projects
Our projects focus on the speciation, dispersal, and evolution of species, emphasizing systematics and island biogeography through extensive fieldwork and molecular analyses across South and Southeast Asia.
Fieldwork Expeditions
We conduct extensive fieldwork in remote islands and dense forests, collecting fresh specimens and studying museum collections to enhance our understanding of biodiversity and ecological dynamics in various habitats.
Conservation Research Initiatives
Our lab is dedicated to conservation research, focusing on the ecological impacts of species dispersal and morphological variation, contributing to the preservation of biodiversity in critical regions.
Molecular Analysis Studies
We employ advanced molecular techniques to analyze genetic variation among species, facilitating insights into evolutionary processes and enhancing our understanding of biodiversity patterns across diverse ecosystems.
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