Assoc. Prof. Dr. Krisztina Szabó | Plant application | Best Researcher Award
Budapest, Department of Garden and Open Space Design, Institute of Landscape Architecture, Urban Planning and Garden Art, Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Hungary
Dr. Krisztina Szabó is a distinguished Hungarian horticultural engineer and wood science expert. With decades of dedication to plant sciences and education, she has contributed significantly to landscape architecture and dendrology. As a senior lecturer and researcher at MATE’s Institute of Landscape Architecture, she plays an active role in shaping future professionals through teaching, fieldwork, and scientific guidance. 🌿📚
Profile
🎓 Education
Dr. Szabó’s academic journey began with a degree in Horticultural Plant Engineering (1993), followed by a Certified Horticultural Engineer qualification in 1997. 🌱 She earned her Ph.D. from the Corvinus University of Budapest in 2008, focusing on dendrology 🌳. She continued to specialize, completing her M.Sc. in Wood Inspection and Care in 2023 and is currently pursuing a degree in Ecological Green Space Maintenance Engineering as of 2024. 📘🔬
💼 Experience
Her professional experience is as rich as her academic background. Starting in 1993 at the Budapest Zoo and Botanical Garden as a plant collection manager, she later served as a development specialist at the Agricultural and Rural Development Office. 🌼 Since 2011, she has been teaching and researching at MATE, delivering courses in both Hungarian and English and participating in international conferences. She also reviews planting plans and offers professional training for architects and horticulturists. 🏞️👩🏫
🔬 Research Interests
Dr. Szabó is passionate about dendrology, wood science, ornamental plant application, and sustainable landscape design. Her research spans from wood preservation techniques to ecological gardening practices, focusing on integrating plant knowledge into landscape architecture. Her academic efforts aim to enhance biodiversity, aesthetic value, and resilience in urban green spaces. 🌍🌸🔍
🏆 Awards
Over the years, Dr. Szabó has received multiple accolades. In 2014, she was honored as “Teacher of the Year,” and in 2018, she received the Meritorious Employee Award from the Faculty of Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning. Most recently, she was awarded the prestigious MATE Research Excellence Grant (KKP) for 2023/2024. 🏅📜
📚 Publications
Study on Urban Tree Vitality Using Dendrological Tools – Acta Horticulturae, 2023.
Cited by: 8 articles 📖
Ecological Aspects of Wood Preservation in Outdoor Spaces – International Journal of Wood Science, 2022.
Cited by: 5 articles 🌳
Innovative Teaching Methods in Landscape Architecture – Journal of Horticultural Education, 2021.
Cited by: 3 articles 📘
🏁 Conclusion
Dr. Krisztina Szabó stands out as a highly qualified candidate for the Best Researcher Award, particularly in the fields of landscape architecture, horticultural sciences, and urban ecological design. Her teaching excellence, research activity, and field experience demonstrate a well-rounded academic professional contributing significantly to applied environmental sciences. With more international exposure and focused publication efforts, her already solid profile could reach even greater heights. 🌟
