Bella Struminskaya is an Associate Professor at Utrecht University’s Department of Methodology & Statistics, Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences. She is also an affiliated researcher at Statistics Netherlands and previously held a senior researcher role at GESIS - Leibniz Institute for the Social Sciences. Her work bridges survey methodology with digital data collection techniques, focusing on smartphone sensors and passive data donation. Education: PhD in Survey Methodology, Utrecht University M.A. in Sociology, University of Mannheim B.A. in Sociology, Novosibirsk State University Her research explores innovative data collection methods, including smartphone surveys, mixed-mode designs, and ethical frameworks for data donation. She investigates how mobile technologies can reduce survey burden while addressing nonresponse bias and measurement errors. Recent work emphasizes integrating digital trace data with traditional surveys to enhance accuracy and scope. Key article trends highlight applications of smartphone sensors in health studies, GDPR compliance for data access, and methodological advancements in smart surveys. Her contributions span technical tools like the Port software and theoretical insights on panel conditioning and ethical data augmentation. Scientific Awards: GOR Thesis Award 2015 She serves as a board member for the German Society for Online Research, Program Chair for the General Online Research Conference (GOR), and holds advisory roles in organizations like the European Social Survey, SHARE ERIC, and ODISSEI. She is an associate editor for multiple journals, including the Journal of Survey Statistics and Methodology and Survey Research Methods.











