Dmitri A. Jdanov

Dmitri A. Jdanov is the Head of the Laboratory of Demographic Data at the Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research (MPIDR) in Rostock, Germany. He is a leading expert in demographic data systems, focusing on mortality, fertility, and migration databases. His research contributes significantly to population health and statistical demography.

Research Interests: His work spans key areas including mortality studies, fertility trends, data quality adjustment, life expectancy, and public health impacts of global crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic. He develops and applies advanced statistical methods to correct demographic data distortions and assess population-level health outcomes.

The recent articles highlight a strong focus on the impact of the pandemic on fertility and mortality, seasonal and spatial mortality patterns, and methodological innovations in demographic measurement. His publications frequently appear in high-impact journals such as The Lancet, BMJ Public Health, and Population and Development Review.

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While specific awards are not listed in the provided text, his leadership in major international data projects and his extensive publication record in top journals indicate significant recognition in the field of demography.

Advising and Grants: Dmitri A. Jdanov leads multiple research projects funded by international and institutional sources, including the Human Fertility Database, Human Mortality Database, and the Monitoring Mortality Inequalities Consortium. He supervises and collaborates with a broad network of researchers and contributes to the training of early-career demographers through the MPIDR’s research school.

Labs and Teams: He heads the Laboratory of Demographic Data, which plays a central role in maintaining and advancing global demographic databases. His team collaborates closely with the Laboratory of Population Health and other research groups at MPIDR, contributing to interdisciplinary studies on population dynamics and health.