Dr. Siti Nurhalimah
Lead Researcher / Mangrove Ecology
Lead researcher specializing in mangrove ecology and blue carbon quantification with 15+ years of field experience in Southeast Asia.
Researchers
People
Meet Our Team & Experts
The interdisciplinary team of researchers, conservation specialists, and indigenous knowledge holders behind the World Mangrove Center.
Prof. Nyoto Santoso
Lead Researcher / Mangrove Ecology
Lead researcher specializing in mangrove ecology and blue carbon quantification with 15+ years of field experience in Southeast Asia.
Researchers
Benas Wanda
Indigenous Knowledge Advisor
Indigenous community leader from the Mairasi tribe, guardian of traditional mangrove knowledge spanning four generations.
Local Advisors
Dr. Markus Tambunan
Program Manager
Program manager with a decade of experience in international conservation project management, donor relations, and strategic planning.
Management
Dr. Maria Ngga
Marine Ecology Expert
Marine ecologist specializing in benthic fauna, mangrove-associated fish communities, and aquatic trophic cascades.
Ecology ExpertsResearchers
Eko Saputro, S.Hut.
Field Conservation Specialist
Field conservation specialist overseeing on-the-ground restoration activities, nursery operations, and community ranger training.
Ecology ExpertsManagement
Desy Maramatua
Community Liaison & Socio-Economics Officer
Community liaison and socio-economic development officer specializing in women's empowerment and NTFP enterprise development.
Local AdvisorsManagement
Prof. Willem Kwai
Marine Ecology Expert
Distinguished professor of ethnobiology, leading the documentation of indigenous plant knowledge and traditional medicine systems.
Ecology ExpertsResearchers
Dr. Resti Anggraini
Avian Ecologist / Research Associate
Avian ecologist studying migratory bird populations, endangered species habitat use, and mangrove bird community dynamics.
Researchers
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Contact us for research collaborations, volunteer positions, and grant-funded opportunities in mangrove conservation and biodiversity.