Hugo Curiel

Hugo Curiel is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at Western Michigan University, specializing in behavior analysis. His research focuses on stimulus preference assessments, reinforcer assessments, and gender representation in academic journals. He holds a Ph.D. in Behavior Analysis (2018) from Western Michigan University, an M.A. (2012), and a B.A. (2009) from California State University, Fresno. Dr. Curiel is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst with clinical experience in early intervention for children with autism and other developmental disabilities, emphasizing culturally responsive care through his bilingual (Spanish/English) expertise. His work integrates technology with traditional behavioral assessment methods and examines diversity in authorship across behavior-analytic journals.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Behavior Analysis, Western Michigan University (2018)
• M.A. in Psychology, California State University, Fresno (2012)
• B.A. in Psychology, California State University, Fresno (2009)

Research Interests:

• Development and validation of stimulus preference assessment tools
• Technology-enhanced reinforcer identification for children with autism
• Gender equity in behavior-analytic authorship and editorial roles
• Efficient skill acquisition methods like matrix training

His recent articles explore global trends in behavior-analytic publications, cross-cultural research collaborations, and the integration of video-based interventions. Dr. Curiel actively promotes diversity in academia and has advised graduate students in applied behavior analysis programs. His work contributes to both theoretical advancements and practical applications in behavioral interventions.