Michael Hunt

Michael Hunt is a senior researcher whose research focuses on the development of novel, functional ceramics and composites meant to operate in extreme environments. His recent work has included the development of radio frequency and infrared apertures, developing pastes for additive manufacturing of ceramics, and the development of new test methodologies for materials operating in extreme environments. He is the supervisor of the Materials for Extremes Section in the Material Sciences Group within APL’s Research and Exploratory Development Department. His areas of expertise include general materials science, ultrahigh-temperature ceramics, materials process development, transparent materials, densification/sintering, and test methodology development.