معرفی
Dr. Muirne Paap is an Associate Professor with Ius Promovendi at the Faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences, University of Groningen. She specializes in psychometrics, with expertise in test theory, item response theory, and computerized adaptive testing. Her research focuses on enhancing clinical decision-making through advanced measurement methodologies.
Education: PhD in Psychiatry from the University of Oslo (2011), MSc in Clinical Psychology and Psychometrics from the University of Groningen (2006, cum laude).
Research Interests:
- Development of reliable clinical assessment tools
- Computerized adaptive testing (CAT) applications in healthcare
- Measurement of personality disorders and quality of life
Notable Projects:
- SEALS Project (2024–2028): Methodology for progressive tests in education
- PersoniCAT Project (2019–2022): Adaptive diagnostic interviews for personality pathology
Awards:
- FRIPRO Young Research Talents Grant (2018)
- Member of the Young Academy Groningen (2021)
Teaching: Test theory, item response theory, and applied statistics at undergraduate and master's levels.
Collaborations: Extensive international partnerships, including with Oslo University Hospital, Harvard Medical School, and the Netherlands Cancer Institute.
