Alessandro Spena

Alessandro Spena is a Full Professor of Criminal Law at the University of Palermo's School of Law, where he has maintained an active teaching position for over a decade. His academic career demonstrates consistent involvement in legal education at this Italian institution.

Professor Spena's scholarly focus centers on criminal jurisprudence with particular emphasis on:

• Theoretical foundations of criminal law
• Criminological analysis and criminal behavior patterns
• Penal theory and philosophy
• Comparative analysis of criminal justice systems
• Macro-level criminal phenomena
• Legal applications in forensic contexts

His teaching portfolio spans multiple academic years from 2012-2013 through the upcoming 2028-2029 term, demonstrating remarkable continuity in his academic service. Professor Spena teaches across various specialized tracks within the Jurisprudence program including Criminal Forensic, Civil and Business Law, Public Administration, and Private Law profiles.

Professor Spena maintains regular student office hours on Mondays from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and Wednesdays from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM, conducting these sessions either at the conclusion of classroom instruction or within the Criminal Law Section office. Historical records indicate occasional schedule adjustments to these office hours, with documented relocations in 2016 and 2017.