Jonathan George Hakun

Dr. Jonathan George Hakun is an Associate Professor in the Department of Neurology, Public Health Sciences, and Psychology at the Penn State College of Medicine. He directs the Cognitive and Mobile Phenotyping (CAMP) Neurolaboratory, focusing on cognitive neuroscience of aging, specifically cognitive and brain health across the adult lifespan. His work integrates multi-modal MRI imaging with mobile technologies like ecological momentary assessment and wearable devices to study health behaviors and cognitive outcomes.

Education:

• Postdoctoral Fellowship in Anatomy and Neurobiology, University of Kentucky (2013-2015)
• PhD and MA in Psychology, Michigan State University (2008-2013)
• MSW, Rutgers University (2002-2004)
• BA, Rowan University (1998-2002)

Research Interests: Dr. Hakun’s research emphasizes linking brain aging signatures with daily-life cognition/behavior through mobile health technology. Key areas include self-regulation mechanisms in health promotion, physical activity’s role in cognitive health, and developing tools like the NIH Mobile Toolbox’s M2C2 component.

Grants: Recent funding includes studies on physical activity adherence to prevent Alzheimer’s (National Institute on Aging) and mechanisms of health behavior change. Over 45 peer-reviewed publications spanning 2008–2025 demonstrate his prolific output in cognitive neuroscience and public health intersections.

Labs/Teams: Leads the CAMP Neurolaboratory, collaborating on projects blending neuroimaging with real-world behavioral monitoring to advance precision medicine in aging populations.