Wolfgang Ludwig-Mayerhofer

Wolfgang Ludwig-Mayerhofer is a Professor of Sociology with a focus on Social Research Methods at the Department of Social Sciences, Faculty of Arts, University of Siegen. He is actively engaged in teaching, research, and academic leadership, with a strong emphasis on empirical methodologies and longitudinal studies.

• University: University of Siegen
• School: Faculty of Arts
• Department: Department of Social Sciences
• Academic Rank: Professor
• Email: sekretariat.wlm@uni-siegen.de

His research centers on educational transitions, vocational training, labor market integration, and social inequality. He employs advanced quantitative methods and panel data, particularly from large-scale studies like the German National Educational Panel Study (NEPS). His work investigates how social contexts—such as neighborhoods, schools, and institutional frameworks—shape individual life courses and aspirations.

The recent publications reflect a consistent focus on longitudinal analysis, social stratification, and educational sociology. Key themes include educational poverty, neighborhood effects, vocational transitions, and the impact of welfare and labor market policies. His methodological expertise is further demonstrated through online guides for Stata, R, SPSS, and Mplus, supporting broader academic training in social research.

Wolfgang Ludwig-Mayerhofer has supervised numerous research associates and student assistants, many of whom have co-authored publications with him, indicating active academic mentorship. He has led major research projects funded by the DFG and the Federal Ministry of Education and Research, including NEPS Stage 6 and studies on marriage and surveillance.

He has not received any explicitly mentioned scientific awards. However, his sustained funding and collaborative projects underscore recognition within the academic community.

He leads a research team comprising current and former associates such as Nico Stawarz, Alexandra Wicht, and Matthias Siembab. His projects often involve interdisciplinary collaboration, including with the Social Science Research Center Berlin (WZB) and the Leibniz Institute for Human Development (LIfBi). His lab focuses on data analysis, methodological development, and training in social research techniques.