Dr. Jeffrey Matthews

Associate Professor

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Biography

Jeffrey W. Matthews is an Associate Professor and the Director of Graduate Studies at the University of Illinois in the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences. He received his Ph.D. in Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences in 2008 and has a robust academic background with multiple degrees from Miami University and Indiana University. His research interests include restoration ecology, wetland ecology, and the policy aspects of wetland mitigation. He also concentrates on applied community ecology and ecological assessment, particularly with respect to invasive species. Jeffrey has a substantial teaching portfolio, offering courses such as Native Plant ID Floristics and Wetland Ecology Management. His contributions to the field have been recognized through various honors, including the Outstanding Faculty Award, presented by the TRiO Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program in 2023, and the President's Service Award from the Society Wetland Scientists in 2021. He engages actively with professional societies, including the Society for Ecological Restoration and the Ecological Society of America.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

University of Illinois • Urbana, IL

Currently serving as the Associate Professor and Director of Graduate Studies in the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences.

Awards

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Outstanding Faculty Award

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President's Service Award

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Educator Award

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

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