Professional Title
Director of Research
Bio
As Director of Research, Dr. Hoffman provides strategic leadership for development of the NRRI research portfolio, guiding scientists and engineers to develop innovative solutions that address pressing challenges affecting communities, the environment, and the economy across Minnesota and the nation.
As an environmental scientist, Dr. Hoffman leads integrative research to support the development and implementation of sustainable, ecosystem-based management of natural resources. His research expertise includes ecosystem services, characterizing energy and contaminant flows through ecosystems, and developing biodiversity assessments, including biosurveillance of invasive species.
Education
- Postdoc - US Environmental Protection Agency Office of Research and Development
- PhD - Marine Science, The College of William and Mary/Virginia Institute of Marine Science
- BS with honors - Resource Ecology and Management, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
- BA cum laude - Philosophy, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
