Nicholas Perdue

Nicholas Perdue serves as Department Chair and Associate Professor in the Department of Geography, Environment & Spatial Analysis at Cal Poly Humboldt, where he leads academic initiatives and contributes to geographical research and education.

His academic credentials include:

• Ph.D. in Geography, University of Oregon
• M.S. in Geography, Michigan State University
• B.S. in Land Use, Metropolitan State University of Denver
• B.A. in English, Fort Lewis College

Dr. Perdue's research integrates cartographic science with contemporary geospatial technologies to analyze urban systems and transportation networks through complex systems theory. His work emphasizes practical applications in geographical information science while exploring theoretical frameworks for understanding spatial dynamics in human-environment interactions.

He teaches foundational and advanced courses including Introduction to Cartography, Advanced Cartography, Urban Geography, and multiple field research practicums, providing students with technical skills in geospatial analysis and real-world geographical problem-solving.