Lauren Leek

Lauren Leek

Social data Scientist|PhD
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ABOUT ME

Hi, I'm Lauren Leek. I'm a political economist and social data scientist specialising intext-as-data, applied causal inference, data visualisation, surveys, and machine learning.

I am passionate about bridging the gap between rigorous academic research and real-world impact. Through continuous learning and innovation, I strive to make data science more accessible, transparent, and impactful for society.

PhD (completed Oct 2025)

I just defended my PhD at the European University Institute ()

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Postdoc

DIVIDED project, postdoctoral research fellow in computational social science

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Freelancer

I take up various social data science projects across different industries.

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🚴‍♀️ On the road

When I'm not working, you will probably find me cycling, running, or hunting down good food.

Looking for expertise?

I occasionally take on independent projects where I can apply my skills to new challenges. If you have a project in mind or would like to discuss potential collaboration, feel free to reach out.