Jessica Fernandez

Jessica Fernandez is an Assistant Professor in the College of Environment and Design. Dr. Fernandez's teaching incorporates contemporary approaches to site design exploration such as data visualization, VR/AR applications, and the investigation of emerging technologies. Her research focuses on the use of new and developing methods for site assessment, understanding place, and emergent design communication strategies in landscape architecture. She is also a licensed landscape architect, campus planner, and LEED AP in Neighborhood Development and has practiced for over a decade on a variety of award-winning projects nationwide. Dr. Fernandez co-owns a business practice, ALPHA Design Studio, where she applies what she teaches and researches in the design and building industry.

EDUCATION

Doctor of Philosophy in Planning, Design and the Built Environment, Summa cum laude, Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina (2018)
Master of Landscape Architecture, Summa cum laude, Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama (2007)
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Design (with minors in Business and Spanish), Magna cum laude, Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama (2005)

COURSES

LAND 2220 Design Communication II
LAND 3030 Planting Design Studio
LAND 4250 & 6240 Portfolio Development
LAND 4360 Advanced Landscape Ecology
LAND 4380 Implementation Documents
LAND 4910 & 6910 Advanced Graphics
LAND 4900 & 6901 Senior Project & Graduate Capstone Studios
LAND 6020 Site Applications Studio