Ferdinand Geißler

Dr. Ferdinand Geißler is a Researcher at the Institute of Social Sciences, Department of Empirical Social Research at Humboldt University of Berlin, where he has been employed since 2013. From October 2023 to March 2024, he served as Acting Professor in the same department. His work focuses on statistical methodology, labor market outcomes, education policy, and sociological research. He holds a diploma in Sociology from Otto-Friedrich-University Bamberg and Université Rennes 2.

Geißler specializes in quantitative methods, particularly multiple imputation techniques for handling missing data in social science research. He has contributed to projects like the National Educational Panel Study (NEPS) and co-authored textbooks on statistics for social scientists. His recent research addresses pandemic-related policy preferences and vaccination incentives.

He regularly conducts workshops on advanced statistical methods, including GESIS Summer School sessions on multiple imputation and missing data handling. His publications span political analysis, public health, and demographic studies, emphasizing rigorous empirical approaches.