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Professor Michelle Smalls serves as Professor of Ornamental Plant Research and Urban Horticulture at Hochschule Geisenheim, a specialized university in Germany focused on horticulture, viticulture, and related environmental sciences. She is affiliated with the Institute of Urban Horticulture and Plant Use, contributing to academic programs in landscape architecture, horticulture, and urban planning.
Her research focuses on the critical intersection of plants and urban environments, addressing how ornamental plants can be effectively integrated into city landscapes to enhance biodiversity, improve urban climate, and provide social benefits. Professor Smalls' work examines plant selection criteria for challenging urban conditions, sustainable maintenance practices for urban green spaces, and innovative approaches to incorporating vegetation into built environments.
With expertise in urban horticulture, Professor Smalls contributes to addressing contemporary challenges of urbanization and climate change through plant-based solutions. Her work supports the development of more resilient, sustainable, and livable cities through thoughtful integration of vegetation into urban planning and design.
Students interested in working with Professor Smalls can contact her directly via email at Michelle.Smalls@hs-gm.de or by telephone at +49 6722 502 541. Her office is located in Building 1014 at the Geisenheim campus. The Institute for Urban Horticulture and Plant Use provides opportunities for hands-on learning in specialized facilities dedicated to urban plant research and application.
