Timothy J. Schauwecker

Dr. Timothy J. Schauwecker serves as Professor and Undergraduate Coordinator for Landscape Contracting and Management within the Department of Landscape Architecture at Mississippi State University's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. His research and teaching focus on sustainable landscape systems, with office contact at C-108 LA Facility (tjs2@msstate.edu, 662-325-7895).

His academic credentials include:

• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Biological Sciences from Mississippi State University
• Master of Science (MS) in Biological Sciences from Mississippi State University
• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Landscape Contracting from Mississippi State University

Schauwecker's research program integrates biodiversity conservation with practical water resource management, emphasizing watershed-scale planning and innovative remediation techniques. His work bridges landscape architecture with environmental science to address agricultural runoff, habitat degradation, and climate resilience through field-based studies and spatial decision support systems.

Analysis of his 2007-2024 publications reveals consistent specialization in water quality conservation, with evolving focus from spatial planning tools to contemporary phosphate remediation and coastal habitat management. His collaborative research demonstrates strong interdisciplinary engagement across environmental engineering, ecology, and agricultural sciences.

His distinguished recognition includes:

• Multiple Outstanding Faculty awards from MSU's Department of Landscape Architecture and Division of Agriculture
• National Association of Landscape Professionals Rosalind and Rodney Foil Teamwork Award
• Mississippi State University International Institute Research Fellowship
• OECD Outstanding Faculty Member designation

As Undergraduate Coordinator, Schauwecker shapes curriculum development and student training in landscape contracting, evidenced by student-nominated leadership awards. His grant-funded research supports conservation practice implementation studies through the Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station, with recent projects examining livestock grazing integration and small-stream water quality dynamics.