Dr. John Hunter joined Chapman’s faculty in 2020 as an Assistant Instructional Faculty member in the Department of Psychology in Crean College. His educational background includes a PhD in Psychological Science from UC Irvine, a Postdoctoral Scholar at UC Irvine School of Medicine, double major (History and Psychology) from UCLA, and some “life education” serving in the US Peace Corps in the islands of Micronesia.

John’s interdisciplinary program of research explores the positive potential of digital technology to maximize well-being. His scholarly work primarily examines the ways in which technology may be leveraged to reduce stress, boost health and happiness, and augment social relationships.

John teaches Critical Thinking, Health Psychology, and Research Methods in Behavioral Science in the Psychology Department. His pedagogical approach is grounded in collaborative and interactive learning that emphasizes real-world applications of course material.

John is also the Director of the Center for Undergraduate Excellence. In this role, he is committed to enhancing CUE’s transformative impact by strengthening our thriving undergraduate research ecosystem and providing personalized guidance for student fellowships and scholarships.