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John Wilson is an internationally recognized leader in research focusing on spatial perspectives of human health and sustainability in relation to the environment. He is the founding Director of the Spatial Sciences Institute at the Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences and serves as a Professor in multiple departments, including Sociology, Architecture, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Computer Science, and Preventive Medicine at the University of Southern California. Wilson’s professional work involves guiding a staff of researchers, including visiting scholars, post-doctoral researchers, and graduate and undergraduate students, affiliated with the Wilson Map Lab. His research projects heavily utilize Building Information Modeling (BIM), Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Global Positioning Systems (GPS), and various remote sensing technologies to support healthier and more resilient communities across urban and rural landscapes. He is the editor-in-chief of the journal Transactions in GIS and has published over 130 book chapters and refereed articles on subjects such as geodesign, geographic information science, hydrology, and spatial data science, with a career spanning over four decades. His latest work focuses on advancing spatial data science.
University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA
Professor leading research and teaching in spatial sciences, focusing on applications in health and sustainability.
Spatial Sciences Institute • Los Angeles, CA
Founding Director of the Spatial Sciences Institute, overseeing research and educational initiatives.
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