Christiaan Heij

Christiaan Heij is an Assistant Professor in statistics and econometrics at the Erasmus School of Economics, Department of Econometrics, Erasmus University Rotterdam. He specializes in econometrics and statistical research methods, with a focus on macroeconomic forecasting, maritime safety, and operational efficiency. He chairs the Educational Board for econometrics and operations research.

His research spans diverse areas including predictive modeling for maritime inspections, warehouse labor optimization, and consumer goods demand forecasting. He has contributed to over 100 research outputs, including peer-reviewed articles and reports on shipping safety, logistics, and statistical methodologies.

Notable research themes include maritime inspection strategies, risk analysis in shipping, and improving operational processes through data-driven approaches. He has supervised 3 academic works, though specific student names are not listed. His work integrates empirical analysis with practical applications in economics and business.