Swantje Duthweiler

Professor Swantje Duthweiler is a distinguished academic at Weihenstephan-Triesdorf University of Applied Sciences, serving in the Faculty of Landscape Architecture where she holds the Professorship of Plant Use since November 2009. She also maintains an active professional practice through her landscape architecture firm Duthweiler + Partner. Professor Duthweiler holds significant leadership roles including as Chairwoman of Bund Deutscher Landschaftsarchitekten (bdla) Bayern and as a member of the German Dendrological Society Council.

Her research focuses on vegetation concepts for urban renewal, dynamic planting concepts with trees and perennials, and historical plant use. Professor Duthweiler's work examines how site-specific, spatial, aesthetic, and maintenance-related factors influence plant selection and planting schemes. Her recent publications demonstrate expertise in urban greening with recycled materials, stress-resistant species for urban infrastructure, and phytoremediation techniques.

Professor Duthweiler's publication record shows consistent output of high-impact research, with particular emphasis on addressing climate change challenges in urban landscapes. Her work on engineered substrates incorporating recycled construction materials has demonstrated significant improvements in urban tree performance under drought conditions.

• German Garden Book Prize 2012
• Advancement Award of the German Dendrological Society (1996)

As an educator, Professor Duthweiler teaches multiple core and elective modules covering botany, plant use, and planting planning. She oversees the teaching and experimental garden which provides students with hands-on experience in landscape architecture. Her doctoral students Laura Stratopoulos and Jutta Curtius reflect her commitment to advanced research supervision.

Professor Duthweiler leads several active research projects including studies on green roof experiments and development of heat- and drought-resistant planting concepts for urban environments. Her work bridges academic research with practical application through her professional landscape architecture practice and extensive industry connections.