معرفی
Anders Skrondal is a Professor II at the University of Oslo's Faculty of Educational Sciences, affiliated with the Centre for Educational Measurement (CEMO). He also serves as a Senior Scientist at CEFH (Research Council of Norway Centre of Excellence) at the Norwegian Institute of Public Health and Co-Principal Investigator at CREATE, another Norwegian Centre of Excellence. His academic journey includes roles as Head of the Biostatistics Group at the Norwegian Institute of Public Health and Professor of Statistics at the London School of Economics (LSE), where he directed the Methodology Institute. Skrondal's research focuses on psychometrics, statistics, biostatistics, and econometrics, with a major contribution being the development of the GLLAMM framework. He has authored 14 books and over 200 peer-reviewed papers, achieving an h-index of 63 and 30,000+ citations. His awards include the 1997 Psychometric Society Dissertation Prize and leadership roles in prestigious organizations like the Psychometric Society and Royal Statistical Society.
Research Interests: Skrondal specializes in statistical methodologies including latent variable modeling, multilevel modeling, and missing data analysis. His work bridges theoretical advancements and practical applications in medicine, psychology, and social sciences. He is renowned for integrating latent variable and mixed model frameworks to address complex data structures. Recent trends in his publications emphasize methodological solutions for missing data, non-ignorable mechanisms, and psychometric model validation. His articles span statistical theory, medical applications, and educational measurement.
- Awards:
- President, Psychometric Society (2016–2017)
- Elected Member, International Statistical Institute
- Outstanding Academic Title for 'The Cambridge Dictionary of Statistics' (2011)
- Fulbright Professor at UC Berkeley (2013–2014)
Advising & Grants: Skrondal has led major research initiatives such as CEFH and CREATE, funded by the Research Council of Norway. While no specific advisee list is provided, his collaborations span international institutions. His work on GLLAMM software is used in over 750 journals, reflecting widespread academic impact.
Labs/Teams: Active in CEMO and CEFH, he contributes to interdisciplinary teams advancing educational measurement and public health research. His involvement in CREATE focuses on equality in education through statistical innovations.
