Mrs Claudia Martinez
Higher Degree by Research Candidate
School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences
College of Sciences
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.
| 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 | Competency |
|---|---|
| English | Can read, write, speak, understand spoken and peer review |
| Spanish - Latin American | Can read, speak and understand spoken |
| 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 |
| Date | Title | Institution name | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Certificate in Effective Teaching Practice Framework | American Council on Education | United States |
| 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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