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Dave Hanson

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Associate Vice President for Research at The University of New Mexico
📍 Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States

Dave Hanson is the Associate Vice President for Research and a Professor of Biology at the University of New Mexico. He focuses on building external partnerships and regional coalitions to drive economic development through research commercialization. He holds a Ph. D. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a specialty in plant ecophysiology.

Outside of his university administration role, Dave is the co-founder and Science Advisor for Growvera, Inc. , a company leveraging his two decades of expertise in plant physiology and sensor technology. His personal academic research focuses on the ecophysiology of bryophytes, also known as mosses.

Unique fact: Dave identifies as a "Quantum Bryologist, " a distinctive title blending his deep expertise in the study of mosses with advanced scientific principles.

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Experience
26 Years
Current Role
Associate Vice President for Research
Job Level
Senior
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
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Research Commercialization
His role focuses on industry relations, intellectual property, tech transfer, and economic development, connecting university research with commercial opportunities.
Plant Ecophysiology
As a Biology Professor and co-founder of Growvera, his core scientific expertise is in plant and moss physiology, including the use of sensor technology.
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Career

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8-2025
Associate Vice President for Research
The University of New Mexico
7-2025 - 8-2025
Interim Director Quantum New Mexico Institute (QNM-I)
The University of New Mexico
5-2022 - 8-2025
Assistant Vice President for Research
The University of New Mexico
9-2021 - 5-2022
Interim Assistant Vice President for Research
The University of New Mexico
2-2020
Co-Founder and Science Advisor, Growvera, Inc
Growvera
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Education
1994 - 1999
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
University of Wisconsin-Madison
1990 - 1994
BS
University of Iowa
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