Harry Bouwman

Åbo Akademi University, Delft University of Technology

Papers

Total Citations

144

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About

Harry Bouwman is a leading scholar in the adoption and diffusion of information and communication technologies, with a particular focus on smart homes, mobile services, and digital innovation. His work bridges technology management and user behavior, offering critical insights into how emerging technologies are integrated into everyday life. Bouwman’s major contributions include pioneering qualitative meta-analyses of the smart home landscape, as seen in his highly cited 2013 paper “What we do – and don’t – know about the Smart Home,” which has garnered 119 citations and remains a foundational reference for researchers navigating the fragmented smart home literature. His earlier 2011 work, “The Smart Home Landscape: A Qualitative Meta-analysis,” further solidified his reputation as a synthesizer of complex technological domains. Beyond smart homes, Bouwman has extensively studied mobile service adoption, business models, and innovation management, influencing both academic discourse and industry practice. His research is characterized by rigorous methodological approaches and a forward-looking perspective, making him a key figure in understanding the socio-technical dynamics of digital transformation. With hundreds of citations across his portfolio, Bouwman’s work continues to shape how scholars and practitioners conceptualize the future of connected living and technology adoption.