Boris Hoffmann

Boris Hoffmann is a Professor of Law at the University of Police and Administration North Rhine-Westphalia (HSPV NRW), based at the Cologne campus. He specializes in civil service law, labor and service law within the General Administration / Pension Insurance department.

His research focuses on the intersection of legal frameworks and public administration, with recent work examining technological innovations in governmental contexts. Hoffmann's expertise spans Civil Service Law, Labor Law, and Service Law, with emerging interest in how digital technologies transform public service delivery.

Hoffmann's 2024 publication analyzes stakeholder perspectives on social robot implementation in local government, revealing trends toward technological integration in public administration while addressing legal and practical considerations of human-technology interaction in governmental settings.

As faculty at HSPV NRW, Hoffmann contributes to educating future public administration professionals and police officers in North Rhine-Westphalia, connecting traditional legal education with contemporary challenges in governance and technology adoption.