Michael Hunter

Dynamic research and data science specialist with a strong focus on driving strategic decisions through applied research and analytics. Expertise in managing large-scale longitudinal datasets and developing predictive models that identify key performance indicators. Proven track record of collaborating with diverse stakeholders to enhance program effectiveness and inform policy initiatives.

• Belding, J.N., Englert, R.M., Fitzmaurice, S., Jackson, J., Koenig, H., Hunter, M.A., Thomsen, C.J., da Silva, U.O., Potential health and performance effects of high-level and low-level blast: a scoping review of two decades of research., Frontiers in Neurology, 2021, 12
• Quinn D.K, Story-Remer J., Brandt, E., Hunter M.A., Richardson J.D., Clark V.P., Yeo R., Shuttleworth C.W., And Mayer A.R., Cerebral Perfusion Effects of Cognitive Training and Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation in Mild-Moderate TBI., Frontiers in Neurology, 2020, 11
• Robinson, C.S., Armenta, M., Combs, A., Lamphere, M., Garza, G.J., Neary, J. Wolfe, J.H., Molina, E., Semey, D.E., Mckee, C.M., Gallegos, S.J., Jones, A.P., Trumbo, M.C., Al-Azzawi, H., Hunter, M.A..., Witkiewitz, K., Modulating Affective Experience and Emotional Intelligence with Loving Kindness Meditation and Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation: A Pilot Study., Social Neuroscience, 2019, 16
• Hunter, M.A., Lieberman, G., Coffman, B.A., Trumbo, M.C., Armenta, M.L., Robinson, C.S.H., Bezdek, M.A., O'Sickey, A.J., Jones, A.P., Romero, V., Mindfulness-based training with transcranial direct current stimulation modulates neuronal resource allocation in working memory: A randomized pilot study with a nonequivalent control group., Heliyon, 2018, 4, 7, e00685
• Godwin, C. A., Hunter, M. A., Bezdek, M. A., Lieberman, G., Elkin-Frankston, S., Romero, V. L., … Schumacher, E. H., Functional connectivity within and between intrinsic brain networks correlates with trait mind wandering., Neuropsychologia, 2017, 103, 140–153
• Trumbo, M. C., Matzen, L. E., Coffman, B.A., Hunter, M.A., Jones, A.P., Robinson, C.S., and Clark, V.P., Enhanced Working Memory Performance via Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation: The Possibility of Near and Far Transfer., Neuropsychologia, 2016, 93, pp85-96
• Matzen, L. E., Trumbo, M. C., Haass, M. J., Hunter, M. A., Silva, A., Stevens-Adams, S. M., … O’Rourke, P., Practice makes imperfect: Working memory training can harm recognition memory performance., Memory & Cognition, 2016, 1–15, http://doi.org/10.3758/s13421-016-0629-4
• Hunter, M. A., Coffman, B. A., Gasparovic, C., Calhoun, V. D., Trumbo, M. C., & Clark, V. P., Baseline effects of transcranial direct current stimulation on glutamatergic neurotransmission and large-scale network connectivity., Brain Research, 2015, 1594, 92–107
• Hunter, M. A., Coffman, B., Trumbo, M., & Clark, V., Tracking the neuroplastic changes associated with transcranial direct current stimulation: a push for multimodal imaging., Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, 2013, 7, 495, 1-5
• Hunter, M.A., Villarreal, G., McHaffie, G.R., Jimenez, B.J., Hanlon, F.M., A.K., Smith, Thoma, R. Cañive, J.M., Lateralized abnormalities in auditory sensory gating and cortical thickness in PTSD., Psychiatry Research: Neuroimaging, 2011, 191, 138-144

• Ashley, O., W., Kelley, D., Cisler, D., Ciani, M., Osborn, M.A., Hunter, K., Kennedy, J., Beneda, F., Katana, C., Taylor, and O., Shechter., Resources Exist, Asking Can Help (REACH) Field Test with Geographically Isolated Service Members., OPA Report No. 2024-003, PERSEREC-TR-24-01., Office of People Analytics, Defense Personnel Security Research Center., 2024, https://www.opa.mil/research-analysis/health-well-being/mental-health/resources-exist-asking-can-help-reach-field-test-with-geographically-isolated-service-members/
• Hunter, M.A., W., Fauth, D., Cisler, & A., Rose., Developing a Data Analysis Plan for the Insider Threat Community., OPA Report, PERSEREC-TR-23-05., Office of People Analytics, Defense Personnel Security Research Center., 2023, https://www.opa.mil/research-analysis/personnel-security/insider-threat/insider-threat-data-analysis-workbook/
• Hunter, M.A., G., Wilson, A., Neville, D., Cisler, F., Katana, E., Mappin, & D., Richmond., Using Behavioral Biomarkers for Personnel Security Risk Assessment: Current Capabilities and Evidence for Validity., OPA Report No. 2022-148, PERSEREC-TR-22-34., Office of People Analytics, Defense Personnel Security Research Center., 2022
• Wilson, G., Wolford, R., Hunter, M., Beneda, J., Ellis, S. K., Jaros, S. L., & Rose, A.E., Better ways to work together. A playbook for developing personal and organizational resilience., (PERSEREC-PA-22-06, OPA Report Number 2022-081)., Defense Personnel and Security Research Center/Office of People Analytics., 2022, https://www.opa.mil/research-analysis/personnel-security/insider-threat/better-ways-to-work-together/
• Hunter, M.A., Ashley, O., Taylor, C., McGrath, S., Palmer, M., & Nelson, L., Increasing workforce commitment and loyalty in the 21st century., OPA Report No. 2021-128, PERSEREC-RN-21-19., Office of People Analytics, Defense Personnel Security Research Center., 2021, https://www.opa.mil/research-analysis/personnel-security/insider-threat/employee-loyalty-and-commitment-guidance/
• Hurtado, S. Simon-Arndt, C. Kohen, C. Hunter, M.A., Thomsen, C. Kowitz, B. & Sanchez, S. S., Enhancing Decision-Making Under Stress Among Sailors., (No. NHRC-19-63)., Naval Health Research Center: San Diego CA., 2019, https://apps.dtic.mil/sti/pdfs/AD1085702.pdf
• Hunter, M. A., Glassman, L. H., Hurtado, S., Simon-Arndt, C., Carinio, S., Colon, B., & Thomsen, C., Metrics of Physiological Resilience Predict Cognitive Ability And Psychological Health In Navy Service Members., Military Health System Research Symposium., 2020