Horticulture & Landscape Architecture
Horticulture & Landscape Architecture
Aaron Thompson
Courses Currently Instructed
- LA 24600
- LA 42600
- LA 50100
- SFS 39100
Career and Concentration Guidance
- Environmental Policy and Analysis
- Environmental Quality and Restoration
- Watershed Management
- Career Interest:
- Natural Resource Planning
Research Interests
As an Associate Professor of Landscape Architecture at Purdue University, I focus on the power of place-based planning to support community land use, recreation, and conservation decision-making. My research and teaching emphasize an applied landscape planning approach, where I integrate social-ecological science into the design process to create landscape transformations that balance the needs of both human and natural systems. I teach courses on ecological planning, open space design, the professional practice of landscape architecture, and a capstone course where students apply research and design methodologies to address sustainable development challenges.
Research Opportunities
I typically hire students as hourly employees for projects. Typical tasks include planning research, community survey analysis, and environmental design.