Ph.D. in Psychometrics, Morgan State University, 2016
M.A. in Experimental Psychology, McNeese State University, 2012
B.A. in Psychology, McNeese State University, 2009

Subin Hona, PhD received his B.A. and M.A. in psychology from McNeese State University. His Master's thesis examined (i) differences in students' exam scores (Introductory Psychology Course) on Computer Based Test and Paper Based Test and (ii) effects of varied screen resolutions and input methods on students' test score on Computer Based Test. Dr. Hona earned his Doctor of Philosophy degree in Psychometrics from Morgan State University, where he developed a semi-automated score reporting framework using the Rasch measurement model. He is interested in both basic and applied psychometrics research, particularly in test construction and evaluation. In terms of applied research, his primary work is in education and health. He is keen in utilizing technological-advancements and expert programming skills in extending the scope of his professional research and analytical projects.

Currently, Dr. Hona serves as a psychometrician at CRP, Inc. He is responsible for conducting research in emerging areas of education assessments, participating in methodological and psychometric research studies, and undertaking reviews of the literature and research related to NAEP priority areas.

Dr. Hona is originally from Nepal. In his free time, he likes to play table tennis, go hiking, and hang out with friends. He loves spicy foods and has been deemed as a good cook for selected cuisines.

Area of Specialization: Psychometrics and data modeling
Secondary Area of Specialization: program evaluation, big data analysis, data mining, and data visualization

Undergraduate Courses Taught: Introduction to Scientific Methods, Psychological Statistics I, Psychological Statistics II

Graduate Courses Taught: Psychometric Theory, Test Construction