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Kelly Homan is an Assistant Professor at Auburn University’s School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape Architecture (APLA), part of the College of Architecture, Design and Construction (CADC). She holds a Master of Landscape Architecture from Auburn University, a Master of Science in Landscape Design from Columbia University, and a Bachelor of Science in Horticulture from Auburn. Her teaching includes foundational courses in Environmental Design and specialized topics in ecological design. Her research focuses on landscape-scale conservation, species urbanism, and plant corridor design to enhance biodiversity and ecological resilience.
- Education: BS Horticulture (Auburn, 2002), MLA (Auburn, 2012), MLS (Columbia, 2009)
- Grants: $405,859 from Alabama Department of Conservation for revising the State Wildlife Action Plan (2023–2025), $11,000 CADC Seed Grants (2023–2024)
Her research emphasizes documenting Alabama’s declining grasslands and designing corridors for imperiled plant species. Collaborations include Auburn’s Natural Heritage Program and Bee Lab. She has advised undergraduate research fellows on topics like inclusive design and regional conservation. Notable awards include multiple ASLA and AIA honors for design projects such as the Advanced Structural Engineering Laboratory and Dekalb County 911 Facility.
- Awards: 2021 ASLA Merit Award, 2020 ASLA Pennsylvania Design Honor, 2019 AIA Alabama Honor
- Practice Experience: Associate at Hillworks Landscape + Architecture (2014–2019), Landscape Designer roles since 2011
