Priscilla Koh

Dr. Priscilla Koh is a Lecturer at Tembusu College, National University of Singapore, specializing in anthropology and history. Her research focuses on ethnic identity, social memory, transnational migration, and marginalized communities in Southeast Asia. She holds a PhD in Social and Cultural Anthropology from Vrije University Amsterdam, alongside degrees from NUS. Her work encompasses longitudinal studies on youth offenders in Singapore, frontline officer burnout, and volunteer projects with marginalized groups in Vietnam, Thailand, and Singapore.

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Hons) and Master of Arts in History, National University of Singapore
• PhD in Social and Cultural Anthropology, Vrije University Amsterdam

Research Interests: Dr. Koh’s studies explore narratives of Vietnamese women during wartime, ethnic minorities, refugees, and socio-cultural dynamics affecting youth and marginalized communities. Her work bridges historical analysis with contemporary issues, emphasizing transnational and communal perspectives.

Publications: Her articles highlight Vietnamese diaspora narratives, home and belonging among second-generation migrants, and ambiguities in Vietnamese ethnology during socio-political transitions like the Doi Moi period. Themes of identity, cultural memory, and policy impacts recur across her studies.

Awards: No scientific awards explicitly mentioned.

Advisory & Grants: She advises the ASEAN Business Youth Association (ABYA), supporting youth-driven solutions to regional challenges. No grants specifically noted.

Labs/Teams: Engaged in volunteer initiatives for marginalized communities, including work with Vietnamese orphaned children, Karenni refugees, and trafficked women in Thailand. These efforts reflect her commitment to applied anthropology and social justice.