
Alex Erwin
Assistant Professor of Law, Florida International University
Professor John A. (Alex) Erwin is an Assistant Professor of Law at Florida International University, where he directs the Environmental and Natural Resources Law certificate program. A former wildlife biologist with a Ph.D. in genetics, his interdisciplinary research spans environmental law, conservation biology and genetic engineering, with publications in both scientific journals and leading law reviews.
Latest articles by Alex Erwin

Instead of 'de-extincting' dire wolves, scientists should use gene editing to protect living, endangered species
By Alex Erwin published
Opinion A legal scholar with a doctorate in wildlife genetics explains the promise biotechnology techniques hold for some animals that are currently endangered.
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