Dr Eduardo Fernandez

• Appointments

  Date	Position	Institution name
  2024 - ongoing	Program Director, Animal Behaviour	The University of Adelaide

• Language Competencies

  Language	Competency
  Spanish - Latin American	Can read, write, speak and understand spoken

• Education

  Date	Institution name	Country	Title
  	Indiana University - Bloomington	United States	PhD
  	University of North Texas	United States	Masters

• Postgraduate Training

  Date	Title	Institution	Country
  	Postdoctoral Researcher - National Science Foundation	University of Washington	United States
  	Postdoctoral Researcher - Woodland Park Zoo	University of Washington and Woodland Park Zoo	United States

• Research Interests

  Animal Behaviour Animal welfare Behavioral Science & Comparative Psychology Ethology and Sociobiology Preference, behaviour and welfare

• Journals

  Year	Citation
  2025	Turner, J. T., Whittaker, A. L., McLelland, D. J., Hanson, S. L., & Fernandez, E. J. (2025). Preference test design in applied animal settings: A scoping review. Applied Animal Behaviour Science, 282, 13 pages. DOI Scopus1
  2025	Fountain, J., Fernandez, E. J., McWhorter, T. J., & Hazel, S. J. (2025). The value of sniffing: A scoping review of scent activities for canines. Applied Animal Behaviour Science, 282, 12 pages. DOI
  2024	Fernandez, E. J. (2024). The least inhibitive, functionally effective model: A new framework for ethical animal training practices. Journal of Veterinary Behavior, 71, 63-68. DOI Scopus3
  2024	Bye, S. E. G., Hazel, S., Fountain, J., & Fernandez, E. J. (2024). Examining Shaping of Two Odor Detection Dogs. Journal of Veterinary Behavior, 72, 28-32. DOI
  2024	Rust, K., Clegg, I., & Fernandez, E. J. (2024). The voice of choice: A scoping review of choice-based animal welfare studies. Applied Animal Behaviour Science, 275, 106270-1-106270-10. DOI Scopus6
  2024	Firman, C. B., Forder, R. E. A., Inhuber, V., Cadogan, D. J., & Fernandez, E. J. (2024). Short Communication: The effect of in ovo creatine monohydrate on early pen use activity in chicks. Animal, 18(6), 101201-1-101201-5. DOI
  2024	Fernandez, E. J., & Sherwen, S. L. (2024). An introduction to human-animal interactions in zoos and aquariums. Human-Animal Interactions in Zoos: Integrating Science and Practice, 1-5. DOI
  2023	Fernandez, E. J., Brereton, J. E., & Coe, J. (2023). How do we plan for the zoo exhibit of the future?. Applied Animal Behaviour Science, 268, 106085-1-106085-6. DOI Scopus2
  2023	Taylor, T. L., Fernandez, E. J., Handley, K. N., & Hazel, S. J. (2023). Non-pharmacological interventions for the treatment of canine cognitive dysfunction: A scoping review. Applied Animal Behaviour Science, 269, 13 pages. DOI
  2023	Handley, K., Hazel, S., Fountain, J., & Fernandez, E. J. (2023). Comparing trial-and-error to errorless learning procedures in training pet dogs a visual discrimination. Learning and Motivation, 84, 101944-1-101944-12. DOI Scopus1
  2023	Fernandez, E. J., & Martin, A. L. (2023). Applied behavior analysis and the zoo: Forthman and Ogden (1992) thirty years later. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 56(1), 29-54. DOI Scopus9 WoS3 Europe PMC1
  2023	Henning, J., Nielsen, T., Fernandez, E., & Hazel, S. (2023). Cats just want to have fun: Associations between play and welfare in domestic cats. Animal Welfare, 32, e9-1-e9-11. DOI Scopus9 WoS1 Europe PMC3
  2023	Tay, C., McWhorter, T. J., Xie, S., Mohd Nasir, T. S. B., Reh, B., & Fernandez, E. J. (2023). A comparison of staff presence and signage on zoo visitor behavior. Zoo Biology, 42(3), 339-462. DOI Scopus7 WoS2 Europe PMC1
  2023	Fernandez, E. J., Anderson, W., & Kowalski, A. (2023). Evaluation of an automated response-independent schedule on the behavioral welfare of shelter dogs. Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior, 120(1), 50-61. DOI Scopus2 WoS1 Europe PMC1
  2023	Novack, L. I., Schnell-Peskin, L., Feuerbacher, E., & Fernandez, E. J. (2023). The Science and Social Validity of Companion Animal Welfare: Functionally Defined Parameters in a Multidisciplinary Field. Animals, 13(11), 1850-1-1850-31. DOI Scopus6 Europe PMC4
  2023	Henning, J. S. L., Goncalves Costa, A., & Fernandez, E. J. (2023). Shifting attitudes on animal ‘ownership’: Ethical implications for welfare research and practice terminology. Research Ethics, 19(4), 409-418. DOI
  2023	Fernandez, E. J., & McWhorter, T. J. (2023). Who reviews what you do at the zoo? Considerations for research ethics with captive exotic animals. Research Ethics, 19(4), 419-432. DOI Scopus2
  2023	Clay, J. M., Fontana, B. D., Proserpio, C., Fernandez, E. J., Pagliarini, E., Lopes, F., . . . Parker, M. O. (2023). Drinking during social isolation: investigating associations between stress, inhibitory control, boredom, drinking motives, and alcohol use. Addiction Research and Theory, 31(1), 16-28. DOI Scopus3 WoS1
  2022	Lattal, K. A., & Fernandez, E. J. (2022). Grounding applied animal behavior practices in the experimental analysis of behavior.. J Exp Anal Behav, 118(2), 186-207. DOI Scopus10 WoS6 Europe PMC3
  2022	Brereton, J. E., & Fernandez, E. J. (2022). Investigating Unused Tools for the Animal Behavioral Diversity Toolkit. Animals, 12(21), 1-14. DOI Scopus7 WoS1 Europe PMC1
  2022	Northey, E. J., Craft, B. B., & Fernandez, E. J. (2022). Effects of New Seal Introductions on Conspecific and Visitor Activity. Animals, 12(21), 20 pages. DOI Scopus1 WoS1 Europe PMC1
  2022	Fernandez, E., & Martin, A. (2022). <strong></strong>Applied Behavior Analysis and the Zoo: Forthman and Ogden (1992) Thirty Years Later. DOI
  2022	Ingvarsson, E. T., & Fernandez, E. J. (2022). Bridging the gap between laboratory and applied research on response-independent schedules. J Appl Behav Anal, 56(1), 55-77. DOI Scopus4 WoS1 Europe PMC1
  2022	Ali, A., Mehmood, S., Ullah, I., Fernandez, E. J., Khan, M. N., Ullah, M., . . . Spooner, S. L. (2022). Pakistan Zoo Visitors’ Perceptions toward Zoos and Large Native Carnivores. Journal of Zoological and Botanical Gardens, 3(4), 665-676. DOI Scopus5
  2022	Brereton, J., & Fernandez, E. (2022). Which index should I use? A comparison of indices for enclosure use studies. Animal Behavior and Cognition, 9(1), 119-132. DOI
  2022	Brereton, J. E., Tuke, J., & Fernandez, E. J. (2022). A simulated comparison of behavioural observation sampling methods.. Scientific reports, 12(1), 10 pages. DOI Scopus17 WoS10 Europe PMC8
  2022	Fernandez, E. J. (2022). Training as enrichment:A critical review. Animal Welfare, 31(1), 1-12. DOI Scopus31 WoS10
  2022	Henning, J., Nielsen, T., Fernandez, E., & Hazel, S. (2022). Factors associated with play behavior in human-cat dyads. Journal of Veterinary Behavior, 52-53, 21-30. DOI Scopus6 WoS1
  2022	Henning, J., Fernandez, E., Nielsen, T., & Hazel, S. (2022). Play and Welfare in Domestic Cats: Current Knowledge and Future Directions. Animal Welfare, 31(4), 407-421. DOI Scopus5 WoS1
  2021	Fernandez, E. J. (2021). Appetitive search behaviors and stereotypies in polar bears (Ursus maritimus). Behavioural Processes, 182, 16 pages. DOI Scopus15 WoS11 Europe PMC5
  2021	Fernandez, E. J., Upchurch, B., & Hawkes, N. C. (2021). Public feeding interactions as enrichment for three zoo-housed elephants. Animals, 11(6), 15 pages. DOI Scopus21 WoS9 Europe PMC7
  2021	Fernandez, E. J., Myers, M., & Hawkes, N. C. (2021). The Effects of Live Feeding on Swimming Activity and Exhibit Use in Zoo Humboldt Penguins (Spheniscus humboldti). Journal of Zoological and Botanical Gardens, 2(1), 88-100. DOI Scopus12 WoS13
  2021	Fernandez, E. J., & Martin, A. L. (2021). Animal Training, Environmental Enrichment, and Animal Welfare: A History of Behavior Analysis in Zoos. Journal of Zoological and Botanical Gardens, 2(4), 531-543. DOI Scopus42 WoS21
  2021	Learmonth, M. J., Chiew, S. J., Godinez, A., & Fernandez, E. J. (2021). Animal-Visitor Interactions and the Visitor Experience: Visitor Behaviors, Attitudes, Perceptions, and Learning in the Modern Zoo. Animal Behavior and Cognition, 8(4), 632-649. DOI
  2021	Fernandez, E. J., & Chiew, S. J. (2021). Animal-Visitor Interactions: Effects, Experiences, and Welfare. Animal Behavior and Cognition, 8(4), 462-467. DOI
  2021	Fernandez, E. J., & Harvey, E. (2021). Enclosure Use as a Measure of Behavioural Welfare in Three Zoo-Housed African Wild Dogs (Lycaon pictus). Journal of Zoo and Aquarium Research, 9(2), 88-93. DOI WoS13
  2020	Fernandez, E. J., & Rosales-Ruiz, J. (2020). A Comparison of Fixed-Time Food Schedules and Shaping Involving a Clicker for Halter Behavior in a Petting Zoo Goat. Psychological Record, 71(3), 487-491. DOI Scopus9 WoS8
  2020	Fernandez, E. J., & Dorey, N. R. (2020). An Examination of Shaping with an African Crested Porcupine (Hystrix cristata). Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science, 24(4), 372-378. DOI Scopus10 WoS7 Europe PMC3
  2020	Fernandez, E. J., Yoakum, E., & Andrews, N. (2020). Seasonal and Daily Activity of Two Zoo-Housed Grizzly Bears (Ursus arctos horribilis). Journal of Zoological and Botanical Gardens, 1(1), 1-12. DOI Scopus13 WoS10
  2020	Fernandez, E. J., Ramirez, M., & Hawkes, N. C. (2020). Activity and pool use in relation to temperature and water changes in zoo hippopotamuses (Hippopotamus amphibious). Animals, 10(6), 1-11. DOI Scopus7 WoS6 Europe PMC6
  2020	Fernandez, E. J., & Timberlake, W. (2020). Superstition revisited: Sex, species, and adventitious reinforcement. Behavioural Processes, 170, 14 pages. DOI Scopus14 WoS8 Europe PMC3
  2020	Sanders, K., & Fernandez, E. J. (2020). Behavioral Implications of Enrichment for Golden Lion Tamarins: A Tool for Ex Situ Conservation. Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science, 25(3), 11 pages. DOI Scopus9 WoS2 Europe PMC3
  2020	Fernandez, E. J. (2020). Training petting zoo sheep to act like petting zoo sheep: An empirical evaluation of response-independent schedules and shaping with negative reinforcement. Animals, 10(7), 1-13. DOI Scopus16 WoS11 Europe PMC7
  2019	Fernandez, E. J., & Timberlake, W. (2019). Selecting and Testing Environmental Enrichment in Lemurs. Frontiers in Psychology, 10, 12 pages. DOI Scopus25 WoS17 Europe PMC8
  2019	Godinez, A. M., & Fernandez, E. J. (2019). What is the zoo experience? How zoos impact a visitor's behaviors, perceptions, and conservation efforts. Frontiers in Psychology, 10(JULY), 8 pages. DOI Scopus115 WoS62 Europe PMC26
  2019	Fernandez, E. J., & Timberlake, W. (2019). Foraging devices as enrichment in captive walruses (Odobenus rosmarus). Behavioural Processes, 168, 11 pages. DOI Scopus16 WoS10 Europe PMC5
  2019	Fernandez, E. J., Kinley, R. C., & Timberlake, W. (2019). Training penguins to interact with enrichment devices for lasting effects. Zoo Biology, 38(6), 481-489. DOI Scopus23 WoS15 Europe PMC7
  2017	Fernandez, E. J. (2017). The empirical zoo in the 21st century THE PROFESSOR IN THE ZOO Maple, T. L Red Leaf Press, Tequesta, FL, 2016. pp. 360.. Zoo Biology, 36(2), 170-171. DOI
  2013	Godinez, A. M., Fernandez, E. J., & Morrissey, K. (2013). Visitor behaviors and perceptions of jaguar activities. Anthrozoos, 26(4), 613-619. DOI Scopus37 WoS20
  2009	Fernandez, E. J., Tamborski, M. A., Pickens, S. R., & Timberlake, W. (2009). Animal-visitor interactions in the modern zoo: Conflicts and interventions. Applied Animal Behaviour Science, 120(1-2), 1-8. DOI Scopus210 WoS169
  2008	Fernandez, E. J., & Timberlake, W. (2008). Mutual benefits of research collaborations between zoos and academic institutions. Zoo Biology, 27(6), 470-487. DOI Scopus65 WoS52 Europe PMC20
  2008	Yin, S., Fernandez, E. J., Pagan, S., Richardson, S. L., & Snyder, G. (2008). Efficacy of a remote-controlled, positive-reinforcement, dog-training system for modifying problem behaviors exhibited when people arrive at the door. Applied Animal Behaviour Science, 113(1-3), 123-138. DOI Scopus29 WoS19
  2004	Fernandez, E. J., Dorey, N. R., & Rosales-Ruiz, J. (2004). A two-choice preference assessment with five cotton-top tamarins (Saguinus oedipus). Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science, 7(3), 163-169. DOI Scopus38 Europe PMC19
  -	Gonzalo, F. D. A., Contreras, G. S., Fernandez, E. J. L., & Lezcano, R. A. G. (n.d.). INDOOR AIR QUALITY MONITORING IN DWELLINGS: CASE STUDIES IN MADRID, SPAIN. JOURNAL OF GREEN BUILDING, 19(3), 117-138.

• Books

  Year	Citation
  2024	Fernandez, E. J., & Sherwen, S. L. (2024). Human-animal interactions in zoos: Integrating science and practice. E. J. Fernandez, & S. L. Sherwen (Eds.), CABI. DOI
  2024	Fernandez, E. J., & Sherwen, S. L. (2024). Human-animal interactions in zoos: Integrating science and practice. E. J. Fernandez, & S. L. Sherwen (Eds.), CABI. DOI

• Book Chapters

  Year	Citation
  2024	Sherwen, S. L., & Fernandez, E. J. (2024). Human-animal interactions in zoos and aquariums: Emerging themes and next steps. In Human-Animal Interactions in Zoos: Integrating Science and Practice (pp. 205-209). CABI. DOI

• Conference Papers

  Year	Citation
  2021	Fernandez, E. (2021). Using Behavior Analysis to Analyze Behavior: A Data-Taking Perspective. In Seminar hosted by the International Society for Canine Psychology. Bath, Somerset (UK).
  2021	Fernandez, E. (2021). Data Driven Decision-Making to Drive Innovation. In Paper presented at the Association for Zoos and Aquariums Conference. Silver Springs, MD (USA).
  2021	French, F., Williams, L., Charles Coe, J., Single, L., Fernandez, E., & Flynn Martin, C. (2021). ReptileJam 2021: Designing Enrichment for Reptiles in Captivity: This is a proposal for a ZooJam workshop around the theme of designing tech-enabled enrichment opportunities for zoo-housed and domestic reptiles. In ACM International Conference Proceeding Series (pp. 7 pages). Bloomington, IN: ACM. DOI Scopus1
  2020	Fernandez, E. (2020). The ABC’s of Animal Training and Behavior. In Seminar hosted by Practical Animal Welfare Science. Teulada, Alicante (Spain).
  2019	Fernandez, E., & Brando, S. (2019). Being Evidence-Based with your Animals: Using Data to Optimize Animal Training & Welfare. In Workshop hosted by Animal Concepts. Veenendaal, NL (The Netherlands).
  2019	Fernandez, E. (2019). Using Data to Advance Your Training and Welfare Success. In Workshop hosted by Pfötchenhof Pfalz. Frankfurt, DE (Germany).

• Conference Items

  Year	Citation
  2023	Fernandez, E. (2023). Least Inhibitive, Functionally Effective (LIFE): A Modern Approach to Thinking About Ethics and Animal Training.. Poster session presented at the meeting of Paper presented to the Shelter Playgroup Alliance (SPA; online). Oakland, CA (USA).
  2023	Fernandez, E. (2023). Using Behaviour Analysis to Analyze Behaviour: A Data-Taking Perspective.. Poster session presented at the meeting of Paper presented at the University of Melbourne’s Welfare Seminar Series. Melbourne, Victoria (Australia).
  2023	Fernandez, E. (2023). Training as Enrichment: From History to Theory and Practice.. Poster session presented at the meeting of Paper presented at the EAZA Animal Welfare Webinar Series (online). Amsterdam, NL (Netherlands).
  2023	Collins, C., Burke, A., Fernandez, E., McSweeney, L., & Moss, A. (2023). Zoo visitor interest, experience and education with the forgotten taxa: What do our visitors know about unpopular species?. Poster session presented at the meeting of Panel presented at the EAZA Education Conference. Wroclaw, PL (Poland).
  2023	Fernandez, E. (2023). Lessons from Training Animals on How to Teach People. Poster session presented at the meeting of Paper presented at the B. F. Skinner Foundation workshop. Cambridge, MA (USA).
  2022	Fernandez, E. (2022). Animal Behaviour: Training and Managing Species for Conservation. Poster session presented at the meeting of Paper presented at the Arthur Rylah Institute Seminars. Heidelberg, Victoria (Australia).
  2022	Hazel, S., McGreevy, P., Fernandez, E., & Bishop, N. (2022). Towards Better Welfare in Animal Training: Considering Contexts, Communication and Meeting Needs. Poster session presented at the meeting of Panel presented at the Association for Behaviour Analysis Australia Conference. Sydney, NSW (Australia).
  2022	Fernandez, E. (2022). Training, Enrichment, and Training as Enrichment: A Historical, Pragmatic Approach to Applied Behavior Analysis with Animals. Poster session presented at the meeting of Paper presented at the Association for Behaviour Analysis Australia Conference. Sydney, NSW (Australia).
  2020	Fernandez, E. (2020). The Ethics of Animal Training Procedures. Poster session presented at the meeting of Paper presented at the Pet Professional Guild’s Geek Week. Hernando, FL (USA).

• Preprint

  Year	Citation
  2023	Bye, S. E. G., Hazel, S., Fountain, J., & Fernandez, E. J. (2023). Examining Shaping of Two Odour Detection Dogs. DOI
  2021	Brereton, J., & Fernandez, E. (2021). Which Index Should I Use? A Comparison of Indices for Enclosure Use Studies. DOI

2024 – 2025     Coordinator, AN BEHAV 3000RW - The Science of Enrichment and Animal Learning (SEAL)

2024 – 2025     Coordinator, ANIML SCI 3530RW - Integrative Domestic and Exotic Animal Studies (IDEAS)

2023                Coordinator, AN BEHAV 3000RW – Applied Behaviour Analysis with Animals 

2022 – 2023     Coordinator, ANIML SCI 3530RW – Companion Animal and Equine Studies III 

2022                Instructor, PSY 1180 – Introduction to Psychology (SPU)

2022                Instructor, PSY 2360 – Statistics in the Behavioral Sciences (SPU)

2022                Instructor, PSY 3438 – Social Psychology (SPU)

2021 – 2022      Instructor, PSY 3588 – Psychological Research Methods (SPU)

2021                Instructor, PSY 3800 – Cognitive Psychology (SPU)

2019 – 2020     Instructor, BEH 5023 – Intro. to Experimental Analysis of Behavior (FIT)

2019 – 2020     Instructor, BEH 5030 – Capstone III, Applied Behavior Analysis (FIT)

2018 – 2020     Instructor, BEH 5029 – Capstone II, Applied Behavior Analysis (FIT)

2018 – 2019     Instructor, BEH 5028 – Capstone I, Applied Behavior Analysis (FIT)

• Current Higher Degree by Research Supervision (University of Adelaide)

  Date	Role	Research Topic	Program	Degree Type	Student Load	Student Name
  2025	Principal Supervisor	Captive Snake Welfare - Assessing and Improving Zoo Snake Exhibits	Doctor of Philosophy	Doctorate	Full Time	Miss Sara Louise Hanson
  2025	Principal Supervisor	Animal Interaction Programs and their welfare impact on zoo-housed animals	Doctor of Philosophy	Doctorate	Full Time	Miss Bridget Kristin Cooper-Rogers
  2024	Principal Supervisor	Studying Visitor-Stress Interaction and Public Perception at Gladys Porter Zoo for Exotic Animal Welfare	Doctor of Philosophy	Doctorate	Full Time	Mrs Claudia Martinez
  2024	Principal Supervisor	Optimizing Captive Animal Welfare: Integrating Training Methods with Acoustic Enrichment for Enhanced Environmental Stimulation	Doctor of Philosophy	Doctorate	Full Time	Ms Lesia Marie Hryhorenko
  2024	Co-Supervisor	Stimulating natural foraging through food-based enrichment in captive animals	Doctor of Philosophy	Doctorate	Full Time	Mr Aamer Sohel Khan
  2024	Principal Supervisor	The effects of choice, control, and cognitive challenge on the welfare of California sea lions (Zalophus californianus)	Doctor of Philosophy	Doctorate	Full Time	Miss Kelli Marie Rust
  2023	Co-Supervisor	Anthropogenic Effects on Zoo Animal Welfare	Doctor of Philosophy	Doctorate	Full Time	Ms Claudia Pei Pei Tay
  2022	Co-Supervisor	Investigating Correlations Between Behaviour, Affect, and Welfare in Reptiles	Doctor of Philosophy	Doctorate	Full Time	Mrs Jessica Thea Turner

• Community Engagement

  Date	Title	Engagement Type	Institution	Country
  2024 - ongoing	Academic Mentor - Exotic Enrichment and Learning (EEL) Lab	Scientific Community Engagement	School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, University of Adelaide	Australia

• Consulting/Advisories

  Date	Institution	Department	Organisation Type	Country
  2016 - ongoing	Smart Animal Training Systems/Pet Tutor	Pet Tutor	Scientific research	United States

• Editorial Boards

  Date	Role	Editorial Board Name	Institution	Country
  2023 - ongoing	Associate Editor	Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science	Animals & Society Institute	United States
  2021 - ongoing	Editor	Animal Behavior and Cognition	Oakland University	United States
  2020 - ongoing	Editor	Behavioural Processes	Universities and Research Institutions	Netherlands

• Position: Senior Lecturer
• Phone: 83130645
• Email: eduardo.fernandez@adelaide.edu.au
• Campus: Roseworthy
• Building: J.S. Davies Building, floor Ground Floor
• Room: G08
• Org Unit: School of Animal and Veterinary Science