Stephen Mullin

Dr. Stephen Mullin serves as Professor of Animal Ecology within the Department of Biological Sciences at Arkansas State University's Beck College of Sciences & Mathematics, where he leads research and teaching initiatives focused on vertebrate ecology and conservation.

His academic credentials include:

• Ph.D. in Biology from the University of Memphis (1998)
• M.S. in Zoology from the University of South Florida (1992)
• B.A. in Zoology from the University of California at Berkeley (1989)

Dr. Mullin's research centers on behavioral and community ecology of reptiles and amphibians, with particular emphasis on conservation of non-game species and predator-prey dynamics. His Mullin Herpetology Lab conducts field investigations into ethological patterns and ecological relationships, integrating conservation biology principles to address wildlife management challenges. This work bridges fundamental ecological theory with applied conservation strategies for vulnerable herpetofauna.

The Mullin Herpetology Lab maintains active collaborations with professional societies including the American Society of Ichthyologists & Herpetologists and Herpetologists' League, while providing hands-on research opportunities through courses in Biology of Animals, Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy, Principles of Ecology, and Herpetology.