Claudia Martinez

Claudia Martinez

Higher Degree by Research Candidate

School of Animal and Veterinary Science

Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology

I received my B.S. in Biology from the University of Texas-Pan American and M.A. in Experimental Psychology from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, with research focused on western lowland gorilla behavior at the Gladys Porter Zoo. I am currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Animal and Veterinary Science at the University of Adelaide, where my research explores animal introductions in captive settings.

  • Appointments
    Date Position Institution name
    2024 - ongoing Lecturer II The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
    2021 - 2024 Lecturer I The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
    2020 - 2021 Adjunct Lecturer The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
    2019 - 2020 Registered Behavior Technician BlueSprig
    2013 - 2020 Behavior Research Assistant Gladys Porter Zoo

  • Language Competencies
    Language Competency
    English Can read, write, speak, understand spoken and peer review
    Spanish - Latin American Can read, speak and understand spoken

  • Education
    Date Institution name Country Title
    2020 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley United States MA
    2013 The University of Texas Pan American United States BS

  • Certifications
    Date Title Institution name Country
    2023 Certificate in Effective Teaching Practice Framework American Council on Education United States

  • Research Interests
    Animal Behaviour Animal welfare Animal Management Zoology Behavioral Science & Comparative Psychology

  • Journals
    Year Citation
    2025 Martinez, C., James-Aldridge, V., McWhorter, T. J., & Fernandez, E. J. (2025). Understanding animal introductions and welfare in zoos: A scoping review. Applied Animal Behaviour Science, 291, 13 pages.
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