Robin Bouwman

Robin Bouwman is an Assistant Professor of Public Management at the Department of Public Administration and Sociology, Erasmus School of Social and Behavioural Sciences (ESSB), Erasmus University Rotterdam. His research focuses on negotiations in the public sector, citizen and public servant decision-making, and behavioral dynamics in public administration. He employs laboratory and classroom experiments with practitioner and student samples to test theoretical frameworks.

Key research interests include public sector stereotypes, the impact of accountability mechanisms, and strategic bargaining in public-private partnerships. He is affiliated with the DPAS Ethics Review Committee and contributes to academic discourse through publications in high-impact journals.

Bouwman's work bridges experimental methods with real-world policy challenges, emphasizing behavioral insights for improving public service delivery and citizen trust. His recent studies investigate how stereotypes of civil servants influence citizen perceptions and institutional trust, as well as the effects of transparency and red tape on public satisfaction.

His research has been featured in studies across multiple countries, highlighting cross-cultural comparisons and socioeconomic factors in public sector dynamics. While specific award names are not listed, his contributions have earned recognition through 4 documented awards.