Elena Damian

Elena Damian is a Senior Scientist at Sciensano since November 2021, focusing on healthcare-associated infections and antimicrobial resistance within epidemiology and public health. Prior to this role, Elena served as a Data Scientist at Haystack Consulting and a Postdoctoral Researcher in Survey Methodology & Statistics at KU Leuven, where significant research included bias-inducing practices in social science. Elena's academic journey includes a Ph.D. in Economics and Social Sciences from the University of Cologne, along with multiple degrees in Sociology from Tilburg University and the University of Bucharest. Previous research positions include a Visiting Scholar at Radboud University and various roles at the European Values Study, Tilburg University, and the Laboratory of Youth Research in Romania.