Dr. Alejandro Chávez Treviño is a Visiting Assistant Professor and Research Scientist with the Borderlands Research Institute, where he teaches biostatistics and collaborates on avian ecology projects. His work emphasizes grassland bird responses to habitat restoration and management.

Originally from Monterrey, Mexico, Dr. Chávez Treviño earned his BS in Biotechnology and Genomics from the Autonomous University of Nuevo León in 2016. During his undergraduate years, he worked on genetic diversity in grassland birds, sparking his long-term interest in avian ecology. He went on to serve as a field technician in Mexico, Montana, and Ontario, Canada, monitoring migration, breeding, and community dynamics of grassland birds. In 2019, he moved to Alpine to pursue his MS in Range and Wildlife Management at Sul Ross, where he studied bird community responses to shrub removal. After completing his degree, he earned a PhD at the University of Missouri, focusing on grassland bird responses to tallgrass prairie restoration and bison reintroduction in Illinois. His work examined nest-site selection, nesting success, and movement ecology.

Dr. Chávez Treviño has published in peer-reviewed journals and taught courses including ornithology and wildlife management. In addition to research, he brings a passion for science communication and community engagement, using art and storytelling to inspire broader connections to conservation. He is committed to mentoring students and advancing bird conservation in the Trans-Pecos region and beyond.