Dr. James Leonard

Professor

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Biography

Jim Best’s current research focuses on mechanics of sediment transport, investigating modern sedimentary environments, and interpreting ancient alluvium. His ongoing research includes studying the interactions between turbulent flows and sediment movement, the modulation of turbulence in sedimentological flows, bedform dynamics, and braided river dynamics and deposits. Additionally, he explores morphodynamics of river channel confluences, sedimentology of large rivers, and the application of multibeam imaging in sedimentary environments. He also works on basin evolution and paleoenvironments, with a specific focus on the sedimentology of the Western Irish Namurian Basin.

Research Interests

Courses

GEOG/ESE 222 - Big Rivers World GEOG/GEOL 575 - Alluvial Boundary Layer Dynamics GEOL 440: Sedimentology Stratigraphy GEOL 415/515: Geology County Clare, Western Ireland: sedimentology, paleoecology evolution sedimentary basin GEOL 593: Advanced Clastic Sedimentology

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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Specialization Notes

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