Felice Gianluca Sperone

Felice Gianluca Sperone is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Environmental Science & Geology at Wayne State University, part of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. His roles include teaching courses such as GIS applications, geological site assessment, and spatial statistics. He specializes in geospatial data analysis, visualization, and environmental monitoring.

Education:

• PhD in Civil Engineering, Wayne State University
• MA in Environmental & Urban Geography, University of Illinois at Chicago
• MS/BS in Geology, University of Calabria, Italy

Research focuses on geospatial modeling, data management, and mapping. He has contributed to studies on environmental pollutants, climate impacts, and urban remediation projects. Notable awards include the Wayne State General Education Teaching Award (2023-2024) and recognition in Esri's Storytelling with Maps Contest (2017).

Active grants include roles in the NIEHS-funded CLEAR Center for environmental research and a study on mental health and seasonal pollen effects. He coordinates geospatial visualization efforts and data management cores in collaborative projects.