Corey Dawson

Corey Dawson is an Assistant Professor of Landscape Architecture at Dalhousie University’s Faculty of Agriculture, within the Department of Plant, Food, and Environmental Sciences. His research focuses on GIS applications for evaluating landscape design impacts on ecosystems, emphasizing nature-based solutions for surface water management. He co-directs the Green Infrastructure Performance Lab (GIPL), which studies urbanization effects on natural systems and human well-being.

Education:

• PhD in Geography and Environment (Western University)
• MLA in Landscape Architecture (University of Guelph)
• BES in Environmental Studies (University of Waterloo)
• Certificate in University Teaching and Learning (Western University)

Research Interests:

• Surface water management and flood resilience
• Riverscape morphology and restoration design
• GIS-driven analysis of landscape complexity
• Ecological microclimates and biodiversity
• Sustainable development through landscape architecture

Teaching: Courses include Landscape Architecture Studio I, Design Studio III, Grading and Drainage, and Visual Communications I.

Labs/Teams: Co-director of the Green Infrastructure Performance Lab (GIPL), focusing on sustainable urban design and ecological resilience.