Kelly Homan

EDUCATION
Master of Landscape Architecture, Auburn University
Master of Science in Landscape Design, Columbia University
Bachelor of Science in Horticulture, Auburn University

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
Registered Landscape Architect

Kelly Homan is an Assistant Professor in Auburn University’s Environmental Design program, where she teaches foundational design courses and specialized classes in ecological design. Her research explores landscape-scale conservation design, species urbanism, and documenting and designing with vulnerable plant species. By integrating ecological resilience with creative design, her work fosters sustainable practices and promotes coexistence with other species. Dedicated to shaping the next generation of designers, she encourages thoughtful solutions to complex ecological challenges, inspiring her students to see design as a tool for fostering cohabitation with the natural world.