Luke Ranieri

Luke Amadeus Ranieri is a Latin & Greek Fellow at the Ancient Language Institute, a position he has held since December 2019.1 He is based in Kintnersville, Pennsylvania, United States.1 Ranieri is a multifaceted professional with experience in language instruction, military service, and scientific research.

Education and Language Proficiency

Ranieri holds a B.S. in Geological Sciences from Lehigh University and an M.S. in Geological Sciences from San Diego State University.1 He is highly proficient in multiple languages, including:

• Native or bilingual proficiency in English and Italian
• Full professional proficiency in Latin
• Professional working proficiency in Japanese, German, French, and Spanish
• Various levels of proficiency in Russian, Romanian, and Portuguese1

Professional Experience

Ranieri's career spans several fields:

1. Language Instruction: Besides his current role at the Ancient Language Institute, he has taught Latin, Greek, Italian, Japanese, and Spanish at various institutions.1

2. Military Service: He served as an Aviation Officer in the Arizona Army National Guard from 2015 to 2021 and held positions in the United States Air Force from 2011 to 2015.1

3. Scientific Research: Ranieri worked as a Research Specialist at the Lunar and Planetary Laboratory, focusing on planetary geology and Mars surficial processes.1

4. Other Roles: He has experience as a pilot for the Civil Air Patrol, a strategic partner manager for Dynamic Air Quality Solutions, and an a cappella music arranger.1

Ranieri is also a content creator specializing in Latin and Ancient Greek, with a lifelong interest in space-related topics.2