Bruce Hoffman
About Bruce Hoffman
Bruce Hoffman Senior Manager, Scientific Research
Bruce Hoffman serves as the Senior Manager of Scientific Research at ACT-US, where he joined in 2022. His role focuses on overseeing biodiversity inventories and managing plant population assessments, with a specific interest in the flora of the Guianas. Hoffman leverages his 20 years of experience in the field to guide scientific research initiatives that contribute to conservation efforts.
Bruce Hoffman's Expertise in Conservation Biology
Bruce Hoffman is a seasoned conservation biologist with two decades of experience focusing on the flora of the Guianas. His expertise encompasses biodiversity inventories, monitoring, and assessing plant populations. Hoffman's skill set includes social cartography, basic GIS skills such as GPS use and data transmission, and analysis of vector and raster data using ArcGIS software.
Bruce Hoffman's Educational Background
Bruce Hoffman holds a Ph.D. in Botany from the University of Hawai`i-Manoa and an M.Sc. in Biology from Florida International University. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his extensive work in plant biology and conservation. Hoffman's academic achievements have been crucial in shaping his career as a conservation biologist.
Bruce Hoffman's Professional Background
Bruce Hoffman's career includes significant roles such as research associate, data collection manager, and course instructor for the National Herbarium of the Netherlands; research botanist for the U.S. Forest Service; research associate for Conservation International; and resident botanist for the Smithsonian Institution’s Department of Botany. He coordinated the Smithsonian's Biological Diversity of the Guianas program in Guyana, highlighting his leadership in conservation projects.
Bruce Hoffman's Contributions to Biodiversity and Conservation
Bruce Hoffman has made considerable contributions to biodiversity and conservation, particularly in southern Suriname. He has worked with local indigenous communities to inventory and manage agricultural biodiversity and develop sustainable income projects. Hoffman's publication record includes multiple articles on plant biology and applied botany, and he authored the illustrated field guide 'The Lianas of the Guianas,' published in 2014.