Esteban H. Muldavin

Esteban H. Muldavin serves as a Research Professor in the Department of Biology at the University of New Mexico. He holds the key position of Ecology Group Coordinator for the New Mexico Natural Heritage Program (NHNM), which operates as a division of the Museum of Southwestern Biology at UNM.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Biology from New Mexico State University (1988)

Research Focus:

Muldavin specializes in conservation biology, with particular expertise in vegetation classification and mapping, vegetation dynamics, and ecological history. His work directly supports NHNM's mission to document and protect New Mexico's biodiversity through scientific assessment and data collection.

Professional Contributions:

Under Muldavin's ecological coordination, NHNM developed the New Mexico Rapid Assessment Methodology (NMRAM) for wetland condition assessment and received the 2013 NatureServe Network Award for Conservation Impact. The NMRAM framework uses observable landscape indicators to evaluate wetland health across different jurisdictions.

Contact Information:

• Email: muldavin@unm.edu
• Phone: 505-277-3822 Ext. 228
• Office: MARN 213