Michael Hunter

Michael Hunter is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Human Development and Family Studies at Pennsylvania State University's College of Health and Human Development. His research integrates human development with mathematical and computational methodologies.

• Ph.D. in Psychology (2014), University of Oklahoma
• M.A. in Psychology (2011), University of Virginia
• B.S. in Mathematics and Psychology (2008), Michigan State University

Hunter's research focuses on dynamical systems, structural equation modeling, and behavior genetics. His work emphasizes:

• Development of dynamical systems models for human behavior
• Creation of statistical software packages (OpenMx, dynr)
• Analysis of intensive longitudinal data and twin studies
• Applications to addiction relapse, cognitive development, and affect dynamics

Recent publications highlight expertise in nonlinear modeling, state-space algorithms, and genetic-environmental interaction analysis. His methodological contributions bridge theoretical statistics with practical behavioral research implementations.