Gretchen Christina Coffman

Gretchen Coffman is Senior Lecturer in Geography at National University of Singapore, specializing in tropical wetland restoration. Her research integrates conservation biogeography with community-based approaches to ecosystem recovery.

Research focuses:

• Conservation of endangered species in Southeast Asia
• Mangrove and coral reef restoration
• Factors limiting ecosystem recovery

Field research engages undergraduate and graduate students in locations across Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and Laos. Current projects investigate resilience principles in restoration frameworks and application of panarchy theory to ecological management.

Teaching incorporates experiential learning through field courses and 360-film technology for virtual field experiences. Dr. Coffman develops conservation strategies with local communities to address regional environmental challenges.