Martijn is a statistician and data scientist with two decades of experience in teaching, academic research, and applied consulting. He specialises in data visualisation, spatial data analysis, and statistical programming, with a strong focus on open-source tools and reproducible research. An R enthusiast, Martijn is the main author of several widely used R packages for data analysis and mapping.
His career spans collaborations with numerous academic institutions, including Eindhoven University of Technology and the University of Oxford, and he has led multiple training courses for the European Commission (Eurostat). Martijn is currently based at Statistics Netherlands, where he works in the methodology department contributing to international research and innovation in statistical methods.
Martijn holds a PhD in game theory from Maastricht University (2010) and has since applied his theoretical background to practical challenges in data science and spatial analytics.
Education & Career
• 20 years of experience in statistical consulting, academic research, and teaching
• PhD in Game Theory, Maastricht University (2010)
• Senior Methodologist at Statistics Netherlands
• Course leader for Eurostat (European Union) training programs
• Collaborator with universities (including Eindhoven and Oxford) and intergovernmental organisations.
Research Focus
Martijn’s work focuses on the development and application of statistical programming techniques for data visualisation and spatial data analysis. He is particularly interested in leveraging R for creating reproducible, insightful data products and visual tools that support decision-making in research and policy.
Current Projects
• Development of R packages for spatial and statistical visualisation
• Applied research in statistical methodology at Statistics Netherlands
• Training on statistical computing and spatial data analysis with R across Europe
Teaching & Skills
• Expert in R programming, spatial analysis, and statistical visualisation
• Experienced in teaching R for applied data science, mapping, and modelling
• Active contributor to the R community and open-source development
Links
• GitHub
• TMAP
• LinkedIn
• ResearchGate