Dr. Kamni Gill

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Kamni Gill is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Landscape Architecture at the University of Manitoba. She has over 11 years of experience as a landscape architect, having worked on projects in the United States and Switzerland. Kamni's expertise encompasses a wide range of areas, including construction detailing, habitat restoration, stormwater wetland design, and ecological design. Her educational background includes a professional degree in Landscape Architecture from the University of Pennsylvania, alongside undergraduate studies in English Literature and a Master's degree in Urban Planning. Kamni's teaching philosophy is deeply connected to landscape architecture, emphasizing critical analysis and understanding of seminal projects. As an active member of the Faculty of Arts, she aims to integrate social justice and reconciliation themes into her curriculum, fostering an environment that encourages students to engage with landscape architecture creatively and thoughtfully. She has participated in the Summer Institute Indigenizing Curriculum, reflecting her commitment to these values. Kamni is also the editor of the Journal Landscape Architecture and conducts research in the visual methods of landscape architecture, exploring the role of urban trees and innovative designs to address contemporary ecological challenges.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

University of Manitoba • Winnipeg, Manitoba

Teaching courses in landscape architecture and involved in curriculum development.

Courses

EVLU 3012 Site Morphology Grading EVLU 3008 Studio: Networks and Infrastructure EVLU 4013 Studio: Possible Urbanisms EVLU 4016 History Landscape Urbanism

Requirements for University of Manitoba

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Baccalaureate degree in nursing or equivalent Professional registration as RN or RPN Research Methods course (min grade C+) Introductory Statistics course (min grade C+)
Application Checklist
  • CV/Resume
  • Statement of Intent (500 words)
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts
  • Proof of professional registration
  • Criminal Record Check
  • Child Abuse Registry Check
  • Adult Abuse Registry Check
Specialization Notes

Streams include Education, Administration, or Clinical.