Jennifer M Mullinax

Dr. Jennifer M. Mullinax is an Associate Professor in the Department of Environmental Science & Technology at the University of Maryland, College Park, within the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. She leads the Applied Spatial Wildlife Ecology Lab (ASWEL), focusing on understanding wildlife movement dynamics and their interactions with zoonotic disease transmission in human-wildlife interfaces. Her research integrates spatial ecology, epidemiology, and conservation biology to address critical issues such as avian influenza surveillance, habitat modeling for black bears, and urban wildlife management.

Her expertise spans Wildlife Ecology, Habitat Modeling, and Zoonotic Disease Dynamics. Recent projects include assessing SARS-CoV-2 in wild cervidae, analyzing avian influenza spillover risks, and modeling deer movement in suburban environments. She emphasizes practical decision tools for wildlife disease management and habitat conservation, particularly in fragmented and urbanized landscapes.

Dr. Mullinax’s work often addresses spatial epidemiology, such as studying tick-borne pathogens in white-tailed deer and evaluating historical park designs’ impacts on urban bird diversity. Her lab collaborates on conservation challenges like Louisiana black bear habitat prioritization and elk population viability analyses in Tennessee.

Her research outputs highlight interdisciplinary approaches to biodiversity conservation, integrating ecological, social, and technological factors. Despite no listed awards, her contributions to wildlife health and spatial modeling are notable in environmental science circles.