Expertise

Research interests include both fundamental and applied research in the areas of sensory physiology and pathophysiology. Further research is ongoing into various aspects of animal behavior, including training methods for dogs and behavioral problems of domestic species. More specifically, fairly large-scale studies on factors influencing performance of dogs and dog-handler teams are being done, along with studies of the electrical activity of the olfactory and trigeminal systems and the influence of disease and environmental conditions upon the senses of smell, vision, and taste.

Past Affiliations

Assistant Professor, Anatomy, Physiology, and Pharmacology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Auburn University
1982 - 1987

Resident, College of Veterinary Medicine, Mississippi State University (past)
1978 - 1981

Associate Professor, Department of Anatomy, Physiology and Pharmacology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Auburn University

Director, Institute for Biological Detection Systems, Auburn University
1989 - 1995

Degrees
PhD, Oklahoma State University, Neurophysiology, 1981
DVM, Mississippi State University, Veterinary Medicine, 1981
MS, Oklahoma State University, Zoology/Ethology, 1977
BS, Oklahoma State University, Wildlife Ecology, 1972
Keywords
pharmacy & pharmacology anatomy physiology human physiology
Honors

Pfizer Research Award (Research), Pfizer Drugs (Auburn University), 2003-2003