| Rod A. Martin | |
| Nationality: | Canadian |
| Occupation: | Professor |
| Period: | 1984–2016 |
| Known For: | Humor research |
| Spouse: | Myra |
| Children: | 3 |
| Alma Mater: | University of Waterloo |
| Discipline: | Psychology |
| Sub Discipline: | Humor research |
Rod A. Martin is a retired Canadian academic, specializing in clinical psychology and humor research. After obtaining a B.A (1979) in theology then an M.A (1981) and PhD (1984) in psychology from the University of Waterloo,in 1984 he became a Professor of Psychology at the University of Western Ontario specializing in clinical psychology.[1] His research focused on the nature and functions of humor and laughter, as well as their relationship to psychological health and well-being.
Martin is often cited for his multi-dimensional concept of humor. His publication The Psychology of Humor: An Integrative Approach was published by Academic Press. He retired in July 2016 and a special issue of Europe's Journal of Psychology was dedicated to him. He has three children with his wife Myra.[2] [3]