I am a PhD student at the Department of Sociology at the University of Munich (LMU).

In my research, I examine the openness, reproducibility, and robustness of observational social research. Why?
Because science should be be credible and reliable. And because if you dredge your data long enough, a dead salmon may seem alive, a Beatles’ song can make you younger, and chocolate helps you loose weight.

Meta-science is not a policing activity, though. It is not about naming and shaming individual researchers, but about understanding the structures and processes that introduce friction into the scientific machinery of knowledge production. Such an analytical approach is central to the DFG-funded priority program META-REP, in which my research is embedded.

Besides meta-science, I am passionate about statistical literacy, experimental research, and data visualizations. If you want to know more, feel free to browse this page or contact me. For a quick overview, have a look at my CV: Download CV