Szilvia Kisvarga

Dr. Szilvia Kisvarga is a Senior Research Fellow at the Institute of Landscape Architecture, Urban Planning and Ornamental Horticulture, Hungarian University of Agricultural and Life Sciences. She is affiliated with the Ornamental Plant Production and Green Space Management Research Group, where she conducts research on ornamental horticulture, plant breeding, and sustainable urban landscaping.

Her research interests include:

• Phenological studies of annual and perennial ornamental plants
• Use of native Pannonian flora in urban green spaces
• Conservation and utilization of Hungarian annual plant varieties
• Sustainable landscape design and planning

Dr. Kisvarga teaches a comprehensive range of courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels, including Landscape Design (BSc), Urban Landscape Design, Spatial and Regional Planning (MSc), Urban Ecology, and Sustainable Landscape Design and Planning in English-taught and Erasmus programs. Her optional thesis topics indicate active involvement in guiding graduate research on plant phenology and urban greening applications.

She earned her academic qualifications from Corvinus University of Budapest and completed her doctoral training in 2021 at the Hungarian University of Agricultural and Life Sciences. Her educational background includes degrees in horticultural engineering, engineering pedagogy, and plant genetics and breeding.

Although no specific scientific awards or grants are listed in the provided text, her ongoing research and teaching activities reflect a strong academic presence. She utilizes external platforms for publication tracking, indicating an active scholarly output.

Dr. Kisvarga is involved in research supervision and contributes to academic programs with a focus on practical and ecological aspects of landscape architecture. Her work integrates scientific research with educational outreach, particularly in promoting native and sustainable plant use in urban environments.