Daniel Vecellio

Daniel Vecellio, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Geography/Geology at the University of Nebraska at Omaha's College of Arts and Sciences. His expertise spans climate science and human health, with a focus on extreme heat impacts and adaptation strategies in a warming world.

• University: University of Nebraska at Omaha
• School: College of Arts and Sciences
• Department: Geography/Geology
• Email: dvecellio@unomaha.edu

Vecellio's research explores the physiological limits of human tolerance to humid heat, Arctic permafrost degradation, and thermal environments in urban settings. His work has been featured in journals such as Temperature and Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, addressing critical issues like heat-related illnesses, cooling center access, and climate-induced vulnerability.

Recent publications analyze heat stress compensability classifications, thermal equity in incarceration contexts, and age-related physiological responses. His findings on wet-bulb temperature thresholds have garnered national media coverage from outlets like The Washington Post, highlighting risks of runaway global warming and uninhabitable regions.

Vecellio actively collaborates with stakeholders on climate adaptation and contributes to biometeorology education. He leads the PSU HEAT project, investigating human thermoregulation under extreme conditions, while advocating for integrated approaches to climate resilience.