Brett Hunter

Brett Hunter is an Associate Professor in the Department of Statistics at George Mason University, part of the College of Engineering and Computing. He holds a PhD in Statistics from Colorado State University. His research focuses on statistical computing, extreme value theory, and biometric human recognition, particularly in analyzing facial recognition algorithms to identify factors causing false matches.

Dr. Hunter has received multiple teaching awards and has mentored junior graduate teaching assistants during his academic career. He is affiliated with the Department of Statistics at George Mason University, located in Fairfax, Virginia.

His work bridges statistics and computer science, emphasizing practical applications in biometric systems and algorithmic reliability.