Biography

Peter Lugtig is professor ‘data quality’ at the department of Methodology and Statistics at Utrecht University. This includes statistical modeling of data quality components, survey methodology, methods of inferences using a mix of designed data and big data, and the use of sensor technology and apps in smartphones for social science research.

Next to his research, he has a passion for teaching and is involved in several Bachelor’s, Master’s and post-graduate courses about statistics and survey methodology. He is a member of the management board of the European Master of Official Statistics , sits on several advisory and management boards of social science projects (see CV ), does consulting for governmental agencies and companies on data collection methods and data quality, and currently serves as the head of the department of Methodology and Statistics.