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Benz Kotzen

Professor of Landscape Architecture and Nature Based Solutions, University of Greenwich

Professor of Landscape Architecture and Nature Based Solutions, University of Greenwich Dr. Benz Kotzen is Professor in the School of Design and a chartered landscape architect with over 25 years' experience in landscape design and landscape planning consultancy, with specific experience in Environmental Impact Assessment and Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment. Benz's research focuses on real world issues and solving them by combining new and old technologies with innovative and tried and tested natural solutions. He has specific expertise in arid lands, restoration and aquaponics. He also initiated and manages the green roofs on the Stockwell Street building in Greenwich, which are an exemplar of ecosystem services provision in the city. He has taught at the University of Greenwich for over 25 years. He has chaired the EU Aquaponics Hub and the EU Desert Restoration Hub. Research/scholarly interests: Aquaponics Nature based solutions Urban Heat Island Sustainable landscape design Environmental noise Arid and desert landscapes Water and restoration