Dr. Bo Zhang

Associate Professor

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Biography

Bo Zhang is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. He specializes in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, focusing on various research interests such as personnel selection, personality assessment, and research methods including item response theory, structural equation modeling, and longitudinal analysis. He has authored numerous publications concerning the applications of psychology in workplace settings, emphasizing the impact of personality on stress, health, and various workplace outcomes. Dr. Zhang holds a Ph.D. in Industrial Organizational Psychology and has received multiple accolades for his contributions to the field, including the Sage Publications/RMD/Lawrence R. James Early Career Achievement Award and being recognized as an APS Rising Star. His academic interests further encompass the evaluation of applicant faking and the effectiveness of measurement techniques in personnel selection.

Research Interests

Awards

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Sage Publications/RMD/Lawrence R. James Early Career Achievement Award

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APS Rising Star

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UIUC List Teachers Ranked Excellent Students

Requirements for University of Illinois

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:103
GRE General
Prerequisites
Mathematical background Linear Algebra Calculus
Application Checklist
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  • Academic Statement of Purpose
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Specialization Notes

GRE is optional for admission to all graduate programs in Statistics. Full status admission requires higher language scores than limited status.