Nicholas Camp

Nicholas Camp is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Organizational Studies at the University of Michigan, with a courtesy appointment in Psychology. His research focuses on the social psychology of racial inequality, particularly examining how institutional practices (e.g., policing) shape interactions between citizens and police, eroding trust and perpetuating disparities. He employs diverse methods, including analyses of body camera footage, community surveys, and experimental studies. Camp holds a B.A. in Psychology from Columbia University (2009) and a Ph.D. in Psychology from Stanford University (2018), where he also completed a postdoctoral fellowship until 2020.

Education:

• B.A., Psychology, Columbia University (2009)
• Ph.D., Psychology, Stanford University (2018)

Research Interests: Camp investigates how routine police-citizen encounters undermine trust, the psychological consequences of racial inequities in institutions, and interventions to address systemic disparities. His work bridges social psychology, organizational behavior, and public policy.

Advising & Grants: No formal grants or advisees listed in current materials. For collaboration inquiries, contact npcamp@umich.edu.