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Kearney Coupland is an Assistant Professor in Landscape Architecture at the University of Guelph. His academic journey has been deeply rooted in social and environmental design, focusing on the complex interactions between climate change and community dynamics. Kearney's background in human geography informs his work, which centers on pressing issues such as climate migration, managed retreat, and planned community relocation, particularly in vulnerable regions like the Arctic and Caribbean. His current research explores the ethical challenges related to relocation in response to sea-level rise, emphasizing participatory design and collaborative storytelling as tools for effective community adaptation. Kearney is passionate about empowering communities facing overwhelming challenges related to their capacity for mobility and adaptation to site vulnerabilities. As an educator, he teaches courses on research methods and environmental psychology, fostering interdisciplinary approaches and community engagement in design practices. His commitment to decolonizing research and planning processes is evident in his ongoing collaborations with Indigenous and remote communities.
Department of Clinical Studies. Offers MSc by thesis (2 years) and MSc by coursework (1 year).