Dr. Kerry Fang

Associate Professor

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Biography

Kerry Fang's work focuses on economic development and land use. He investigates questions such as 'Why are regions rich or poor?' and 'What policy tools help create jobs and boost innovation?' His research examines the consequences of economic development, encroachment on agricultural areas, sprawling development patterns, and pollution. Fang's work is interdisciplinary and international, utilizing methods from economics, statistics, geography, sociology, and computer science. He has studied various countries including the United States, China, Australia, and Russia.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2019-08-01 — Present

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign • Champaign, IL

Core faculty member focusing on urban and regional planning.

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.