Samaneh Nickayin

Samaneh Nickayin is an Assistant Professor in Landscape Architecture and Spatial Planning at Wageningen University & Research (WUR). She previously held academic positions at the Agricultural University of Iceland (2020–2023) and Sapienza University of Rome (2018–2020). She completed her Ph.D. in the Landscape and Environment Program at Sapienza University of Rome and has professional experience in architectural firms focusing on urban renewal, urban forestry, and water system management. Her research emphasizes holistic approaches to large-scale landscape architecture and planning challenges, with a focus on sustainable urban development and environmental resilience.

• Education: Ph.D. in Landscape and Environment (Sapienza University of Rome)
• Field Research: University of Pennsylvania (2017), Université de Liège (2012)

Her research interests include urban forestry, water system management, and sustainable design. She has authored a single-author book, The Urban Forest in the Age of Urbanization (2021), and multiple scientific articles. She teaches courses such as Climate-Responsive Planning, MSc Thesis Supervision, and Design Practice at WUR.

Samaneh advises students in MSc theses and actively participates in interdisciplinary projects. She has no listed ancillary activities or awards in the provided texts. Her work contributes to bridging theoretical frameworks with practical applications in landscape architecture and urban planning.