Agnès Patuano

Dr. Agnès Patuano is an Assistant Professor at Wageningen University & Research, specializing in Landscape Architecture and Spatial Planning. Her research integrates environmental psychology and design methodologies to create health-promoting urban environments. She leads the BENIGN project, investigating blue-green infrastructure's impact on urban health, involving municipalities like Leiden and Dordrecht. She teaches courses such as MSc Thesis Landscape Architecture, Research Methodology for Planning, and Design Practice. Her expertise spans urban green infrastructure, behavioral studies, and interdisciplinary approaches to spatial design.

Education & Teaching: She instructs multiple graduate courses including MSc Theses supervision, Research Methodology, and Design Practice. Her courses emphasize evidence-based design and research through design principles.

• LAR80424 MSc Thesis Landscape Architecture
• LUP36806 Landscape Theory and Analysis
• LAR71824 Design Practice

Research Focus: Agnès bridges theory and practice by developing methodologies to optimize urban spaces for both human and ecological health. Key topics include urban heat mitigation, green infrastructure design, and the psychological benefits of green spaces. Her work addresses climate adaptation and equity in spatial planning.

Projects: The BENIGN project (2022–present) focuses on co-designing blue-green interventions to improve urban living conditions through interdisciplinary collaboration with municipalities and civil society.

Awards & Recognition: No specific scientific awards are listed, though her contributions to urban health research are notable.

Grants & Advising: She secures research funding through consortium partnerships. Her advising focuses on MSc theses in landscape architecture, emphasizing interdisciplinary research.

Labs & Teams: Collaborates with Wageningen's research groups on projects involving urban ecology, spatial planning, and behavioral science.