معرفی
Alan Poling is a Professor and Chair of the Behavior Analysis Program at Western Michigan University’s Department of Psychology. He holds a B.A. from Alderson-Broaddus College, M.A. from West Virginia University, and Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota. His research spans behavioral pharmacology, applied behavior analysis, clinical psychopharmacology, gender issues, and scent detection. He has advised 38 Ph.D. recipients and authored over 350 publications across 50+ journals.
Educations:
- B.A., Alderson-Broaddus College (1972)
- M.A., West Virginia University (1974)
- Ph.D., University of Minnesota (1977)
Research Focus: Dr. Poling’s work integrates experimental and applied behavior analysis, with emphases on drug effects in autism spectrum disorder, staff training methodologies, and scent detection behavior. His contributions bridge laboratory findings to real-world applications in healthcare and animal welfare.
Awards:
- 2016: Triple recognition (Lifetime Achievement, Translational Research, and Humanitarian Awards)
- 2019: SEAB Don Hake Translational Research Award
Advising & Grants: Mentor to 38 Ph.D. students. Active in securing grants for translational research, though specific grants are not detailed here.
Labs/Teams: Collaborates extensively with colleagues in behavioral pharmacology and applied behavior analysis, though no specific lab names are mentioned.
