معرفی
Dr. Alan Martino is an Assistant Professor (Teaching) in the Department of Community Health Sciences at the Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary. He leads the Disability & Sexuality Lab and is an affiliated member of the O’Brien Institute for Public Health. His work focuses on critical disability studies, gender and sexualities, and participatory research methodologies.
Education:
- B.A. (Honors) Sociology, St. Lawrence University (2011)
- M.A. Sociology, University of Lethbridge (2014)
- Ph.D. Sociology, McMaster University (2020)
Research Interests: Dr. Martino’s research centers on the sexualities and intimate citizenship of disabled individuals, particularly those with intellectual/developmental disabilities. His work challenges societal taboos around disability and sexuality, advocating for inclusive methodologies and queer/crip theoretical frameworks. He has published widely on topics like digital sexual fields, feminist perspectives among disabled women, and sex education gaps.
Awards:
- 2024 Canadian Sociological Association Early Investigator Award
- 2024 ASA Sociology of Sexualities Section Early Career Award
- 2023 O’Brien Institute Societal Impact Award
Teaching & Advising: Teaches courses on community rehabilitation, health research methods, and queer family dynamics. No formal advisee list is provided, but his work emphasizes collaborative, community-based research.
Labs/Teams: Leads the Disability & Sexuality Lab, fostering interdisciplinary projects on disability, sexuality, and digital spaces.
