Dr. Aviles-Rosa is an Assistant Professor of Animal Welfare and Behavior at Texas Tech University, where he serves as Co-Director of the Canine Olfaction Research and Education (CORE) Lab and Director of the Laboratory of Animal Welfare, Olfaction, and Behavior Solutions. His work integrates rigorous scientific inquiry with practical application to advance the welfare and performance of domestic and working animals.

He earned his Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees from the University of Puerto Rico and completed his Ph.D. in Animal Welfare and Behavior in 2019. With more than a decade of research experience, Dr. Aviles-Rosa has conducted behavioral and welfare studies across multiple domestic species, including dogs, cats, pigs, and sheep.

Over the past six years, his research has focused extensively on detection dog olfaction and operational performance. His work examines working dog behavior, odor generalization, and the olfactory and physiological factors that influence performance. Through evidence-based research, he aims to inform best practices in training optimizing performance while maintaining the highest standards of canine welfare.

In addition to his work with detection dogs, Dr. Aviles-Rosa conducts research in farm and companion animal welfare, with an emphasis on developing innovative strategies to reduce stress and improve overall wellbeing. He is also a certified professional dog trainer through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers.