Lucia Lazarowski

Lucia Lazarowski, PhD, CAAB, is a Research Assistant Professor at Auburn University's College of Veterinary Medicine and Chief Behavioral Scientist for the Canine Performance Sciences program. She has a joint appointment as an Adjunct Instructor in the Department of Psychological Sciences.

• BA Psychology, University of North Carolina Wilmington (2007)
• MA Psychology, University of North Carolina Wilmington (2010)
• PhD Cognitive and Behavioral Sciences, Auburn University (2018)

Research Focus: Specializing in canine behavior, cognition, and olfaction, her work investigates early development, olfactory learning, and performance optimization in detection dogs. She aims to enhance selection, training, welfare, and operational efficacy of working canines.

Scientific Recognition:

• Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist (CAAB) by the Animal Behavior Society
• Postdoctoral Fellowship at Auburn University's Canine Performance Sciences

Professional Roles: Research Assistant Professor (2020-present), Chief Behavioral Scientist (Auburn University), Adjunct Instructor (Department of Psychological Sciences).