Eduardo Fernandez

Dr Eduardo Fernandez

Senior Lecturer

School of Animal and Veterinary Science

Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology


Dr. Eduardo J. Fernandez is the Animal Behaviour Program Director and a Senior Lecturer of Applied Animal Behaviour and Welfare in the School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences at the University of Adelaide (Australia). Most of his work involves behavioral research applied to the welfare, enrichment, and training of zoo, aquarium, and companion animals. His general research focus is on animal welfare and the applied animal sciences, largely influenced by learning and evolutionary theories and perspectives. He currently runs the Exotic Enrichment and Learning (EEL) lab, which focuses on improving the lives of animals located in zoos, aquariums, and wildlife parks. Many of his past publications and presentations as well as current research can be found on his ResearchGate profile:
 

https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Eduardo_Fernandez18

2025                Red Panda Wildlife Project, Animal Behaviour Society

2023                Canine Cognitive Dysfunction Project, Waltham Petcare Science Institute

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
    2025 Principal Supervisor Understanding the social dynamics of flocking bird species and their implications of welfare Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Miss Paige Anna Klingner
    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
    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
    2025 - ongoing Editor Journal of Veterinary Behavior: clinical applications and research University of Adelaide Australia
    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

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