Mijke Rhemtulla

Mijke Rhemtulla is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of California, Davis, where she directs the Psychological Models and Measurement Lab. She serves as Associate Editor of Advances in Methods and Practices in Psychological Science, Guest Editor for a Psychometrika Special Issue on Network Psychometrics, Consulting Editor for Psychological Methods, and Statistical Advisor for Psychological Science. She is an active member of the Society for Multivariate Behavioral Methods (SMEP) and Society for the Improvement of Psychological Science (SIPS).

Education:

• Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology, University of British Columbia, 2010
• M.A. in Developmental Psychology, University of British Columbia, 2005
• B.A. in Psychology, University of Alberta, 2002

Research Focus:
Dr. Rhemtulla specializes in structural equation modeling (SEM), developing methodologies for ordinal and incomplete data analysis, planned missing data designs, and item parceling to minimize bias. Her theoretical work critically examines latent variable interpretation and the implications of network models for psychological constructs, bridging methodological rigor with substantive theory testing.

Publication Trends:
Her research (2012-2025) demonstrates sustained innovation in psychometric methodology, with recurring themes in missing data solutions, network modeling, and genomic applications of SEM. Recent work emphasizes statistical power, research transparency, and efficiency—particularly in infant studies and complex trait genetics—showcasing interdisciplinary impact across developmental psychology, genomics, and educational research.

Scientific Awards:

• European Research Council Fellowship
• SSHRC Fellowship (Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada)
• NSERC Fellowship (Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada)

Advising and Grants:
Supported by major international and national grants (ERC, SSHRC, NSERC), Dr. Rhemtulla mentors graduate students through advanced coursework in SEM and measurement theory. Her grant portfolio enables methodological development while promoting open science practices through editorial leadership and society involvement.

Labs and Teams:
She leads the Psychological Models and Measurement Lab at UC Davis, which develops SEM-based tools for psychological research. The lab fosters cross-disciplinary collaboration with geneticists, developmental researchers, and educational psychologists while advocating for transparent, reproducible methods.