Andrew J. Kaufman

Andrew J. Kaufman is an Associate Professor and Landscape Specialist in the Department of Tropical Plant and Soil Sciences at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. His research focuses on landscape design fundamentals, environmental psychology, and human interactions with plants and horticultural systems. He holds a PhD in Horticulture and Landscape Architecture from Washington State University and teaches courses in tropical landscape practices, environmental design, and plant identification.

Education:

• PhD, Horticulture & Landscape Architecture, Washington State University
• MS, Sociology, Iowa State University
• MLA, Landscape Architecture, University of Arizona
• BS, Ornamental Horticulture, California Polytechnic State University

Research Interests: His work bridges environmental design and human behavior, emphasizing sustainable landscapes, green infrastructure (e.g., living walls), and community garden initiatives. He explores how plant materials and design principles enhance ecological and social well-being in tropical environments.

Awards:

• Recipient of multiple Betty Crocker Landscape Awards for community garden projects
• Recognized for teaching and mentoring excellence at UH Mānoa

Professional Roles: Member of organizations like the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) and the Environmental Design and Research Association (EDRA). Leads the Tropical Landscapes and Human Interaction Lab, focusing on applied research in tropical ecological design.