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Aaron Hernandez is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Landscape Architecture at the University of Guelph’s School of Environmental Design and Rural Development. He is a registered landscape architect with expertise in cultural values, socioecological systems, and public policy, particularly regarding regional urbanization and climate adaptation. His work bridges theory and practice, emphasizing the intersection of design and ecological resilience.
Education:
- Master of Landscape Architecture, University of Toronto
- Bachelor of English Rhetoric and Professional Writing, University of Waterloo
Research Focus: Hernandez investigates how landscapes mediate relationships between cultural values and socioecological systems, with a focus on climate adaptation strategies and urbanization trends. His work has been featured in Landscape Architecture Magazine and exhibited at the 2022 Toronto Biennial of Art.
Awards:
- 2024-2025 Landscape Architecture Foundation Fellowship for Innovation and Leadership
- Award from the Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture
- Award from the Landscape Architecture Canada Foundation
Prior Experience: Before joining the University of Guelph, Hernandez was an Associate at Reed Hilderbrand (Cambridge, MA), where he led projects such as the National Mall Tidal Basin Ideas Lab, US National Arboretum, and therapeutic gardens at Massachusetts General Hospital.
