Dr. Hưng Nguyễn

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Hưng Nguyễn's work explores the intimate feedback loop between the water cycle and humanity. He utilizes paleoclimate proxies, primarily tree rings, and climate hydrological models to study the water cycle, examining its behavior across time scales—past, present, and future. Collaborating with historians and archaeologists, he investigates societies that have been affected and adapted to historical climatic changes. His research aims to leverage knowledge from the past to assist contemporary societies in coping with future climate change challenges.

Research Interests

Courses

Geology National Parks - Springs 2025 Tree Rings Climate - Fall 2025

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
  • Online application
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

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