Rob Meijer

Prof. Rob Meijer is a Professor of Psychometric and Statistical Techniques at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences. He specializes in psychometrics, statistical methods, and their applications in psychological testing, educational assessment, and personnel selection. His work emphasizes improving decision-making through algorithmic approaches and reducing bias in evaluation processes.

Research interests include predictive validity, mechanical decision-making, and the integration of statistical models into real-world applications like athlete talent identification. Key contributions include advancing lens model methodologies for athlete assessment and advocating for evidence-based testing standards via COTAN.

Recent articles explore topics such as test quality sustainability, Bayesian analysis of drug efficacy, and dynamic modeling in psychometrics. Prof. Meijer actively contributes to academic journals, serves on editorial boards, and advises organizations on testing and selection practices. He has received awards for impactful research and collaborates internationally on projects like the OECD's PIAAC initiative.