Alicia Thomas

Alicia Thomas is Assistant Professor of Practice and Undergraduate Student Advisor in Texas Tech University's Department of Plant and Soil Science. Her research develops horticultural therapy interventions for military veterans and explores sustainable urban agriculture models. Current PhD research focuses on designing therapeutic gardens for veteran mental health support in Lubbock, TX.

Teaching responsibilities include:

• PSS 1411: Principles of Horticulture
• PSS 2313: Herbaceous Plant Materials

Research domains:

• Therapeutic horticulture applications
• Community-based agricultural systems
• Sustainable landscape design