Allison Martin

Dr. Allison Martin is a faculty member at Kennesaw State University, where she teaches courses in psychology and animal behavior. She holds a Ph.D. in experimental psychology from Georgia Institute of Technology and has extensive experience in applied behavior analysis and captive animal management. Her research focuses on animal training, welfare, and behavior analysis, particularly in primates and companion animals. Dr. Martin’s work bridges applied ethology, zoo management, and laboratory animal science.

Education:

• Bachelor's in Psychology, Kennesaw State University
• M.S. and Ph.D. in Experimental Psychology (with statistics minor), Georgia Tech

Research Interests:

• Captive animal welfare and enrichment strategies
• Behavioral management of primates in research and zoo settings
• Human-animal interactions, particularly in dog adoption and training
• Evaluation of nonhuman primate social compatibility

Publications highlight trends in:

• Primate behavior modification and enrichment
• Improving shelter dog adoption success through behavioral analysis
• Historical applications of behavior analysis in zoos

Labs/Teams: Director of the KSU Applied Animal Behavior Lab, focusing on translational research in animal welfare and training.