Michael Graham White

Michael Graham White is an experienced landscape architect and researcher at the University of New South Wales, where he teaches while completing his PhD. His work bridges digital technology and planting design with a focus on urban biodiversity, resilience, and beauty, bringing over a decade of practical experience to his academic pursuits.

His research interests include:

• Urban Biodiversity and Landscape Ecology
• Digital Landscape Architecture and Computational Design
• GIS and Spatial Analysis Applications
• Artificial Intelligence in Environmental Design

Mr. White's work explores how digital tools—from custom-coded simulations to spatial data analysis—can inform and improve real-world planting strategies. He currently works as an Associate at the international design studio Hassell in Sydney while advancing his academic career at UNSW.

His notable achievements include:

• Landscape Foundation of Australia Research Fellowship 2024 for Spatial analysis of urban plantings
• Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA) Innovator Award 2024

With 8 journal articles and 1 conference paper to his name, Mr. White represents an important bridge between professional landscape architecture practice and academic research, focusing on how digital technologies can enhance urban ecological resilience and biodiversity.