Hunter Johnson

Dr. Hunter Johnson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, City University of New York. He holds a PhD in Mathematical Logic from the University of Maryland, College Park (2008) and a BS in Computer Science, Mathematics, and Philosophy from Beloit College (2000). His research focuses on combinatorial model theory, particularly VC density and dp-rank, with applications to machine learning theory and bioinformatics. He teaches courses such as Calculus, Cryptography, and Machine Learning.

His work includes student-assisted projects on gesture recognition using the Microsoft Kinect and forensic microbiome analysis. Dr. Johnson regularly contributes to the CUNY Math Blog, exploring topics like mathematical philosophy and pedagogy. Key publications span stability theory, microbiome-based postmortem interval estimation, and compression schemes in o-minimal structures.

He has advised students on interdisciplinary research projects and maintains an active presence in both academic research and educational outreach through course development and public writing.