Kevina Vulinec

Dr. Kevina Vulinec is a Professor in the Department of Agriculture & Natural Resources at Delaware State University. Her research focuses on biodiversity conservation, bat ecology, tropical ecosystems, and entomology. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Florida (1999), with postdoctoral training in wildlife and tropical ecology. Her work examines bat interactions with wind turbines, seed dispersal mechanisms, and dung beetle behavior in fragmented habitats.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Biology, University of Florida (1999)
• M.S. in Biology, University of Chicago (1993)
• M.S. in Zoology, University of Cincinnati (1983)
• B.A. in Biology, Kent State University (1978)

Research Interests:

Dr. Vulinec investigates biodiversity conservation in anthropogenically altered landscapes, bat migration and wind turbine impacts, tropical seed dispersal systems, and dung beetle ecology. She has conducted fieldwork in the Amazon, Mesoamerica, and the South Pacific, emphasizing conservation strategies for endangered species and ecosystems.

Recent Trends in Publications: Her work bridges ecology and conservation, with recent studies on Amazonian research gaps, dung beetle methodology, and bat assemblages in fragmented forests. She often collaborates internationally, addressing global ecological challenges.

Awards:

• Fulbright Scholar Alumni Ambassador (2016–2018)
• Delaware State University Faculty Excellence Award (2008)
• US Fish and Wildlife Service Fellowship (2014)

Teaching and Grants: She teaches courses in Tropical Agriculture, Wildlife Biology, and Conservation Ecology. Recent grants include support for student research through the Living Marine Resources Cooperative Science Center (2019–2021).

Labs/Teams: Engaged in field-based research in Neotropical regions, focusing on collaborative conservation initiatives and training students in tropical field techniques.