Dr Kristen Hunter

Dr Kristen Hunter

Lecturer
  • Ph.D in Statistics, Harvard University (2022)
  • B.A. in Statistics, Harvard University (2012)
Science
School of Mathematics & Statistics

Lecturer in Statistics and Data Science.

I am an applied and methodological statistician with particular expertise in causal inference.  I am actively seeking collaborative projects related to environmental policy and climate change.

Personal website: https://web.maths.unsw.edu.au/~khunter/

E-mail
kristen.hunter@unsw.edu.au
Location
School of Mathematics and Statistics UNSW Sydney NSW 2052 The Red Centre Room 2074

Background

I conduct applied and methodological research in causal inference, which is the design and analysis of experiments and observational studies.  My methodological work includes power analyses, simulation studies, applied Bayesian analysis, and the use of negative and positive controls in experimental design.  My previous areas of application include education, healthcare, basic science, and genetics.

 

Research goals

My future research agenda is to apply statistics, in particular causal inference techniques, to pressing problems in environmental and climate change science.  I am actively looking for collaborators and projects where I can provide statistical expertise to help solve environmental challenges.  I do not have much experience in the area of environmental research, but I am willing to learn and hoping to contribute.