Nataliya Apanovich

Nataliya Apanovich serves as Lecturer in the Sustainable Built Environments program at the University of Arizona's School of Landscape Architecture and Planning. Her work bridges sustainable agriculture, food systems, and built environment design through field research in Uganda and community projects in Tucson.

Education

• PhD in Sustainable Agriculture and Biorenewable Resources and Technology

Research Focus

Her expertise spans food systems, food-energy security intersections, and cultural influences on livelihoods. Current investigations examine circular economy applications in semi-arid urban settings (Tucson) and smallholder farming resilience in Uganda, emphasizing community-driven solutions for vulnerable populations.

Publication Trends

Recent outputs (2023-2025) reveal concentrated work on biochar applications, urban agriculture socio-cultural benefits, and infrastructure challenges in sustainable development. Key themes include reimagining built environments (sidewalk design, strip mall redevelopment) while addressing food security through circular systems.

Scientific Recognition

• Borlaug Food Security Fellow (2015-2016)

Academic Engagement

She mentors students through the Senior Capstone Project course and co-developed an experiential learning garden with Iskashitaa Refugee Network, addressing food security challenges for University of Arizona students and UN refugees. Her teaching portfolio includes foundational sustainability courses and research methods training.

Community Collaboration

Ongoing partnerships with Tucson-based organizations drive urban agriculture initiatives that integrate food justice, social cohesion, and sustainable resource management within vulnerable communities.