Dr. Christopher Dietrich

Professor

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Biography

Christopher H. Dietrich is a prominent figure in the field of entomology, currently serving as a Section Leader at the Illinois Natural History Survey. Notably, his research focuses on insect systematics, particularly in relation to the taxonomy, biodiversity, and conservation of leafhoppers and other Hemiptera. Ongoing projects involve phylogenomic analyses of major lineages within Membracoidea and the development of online tools for genus and species identification, alongside studies on the diversity and evolution of leafhopper-associated plant pathogens. His contributions are essential for understanding grassland insect biotas and their conservation.

Research Interests

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.