Dr. Mark Lara

Associate Professor

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Biography

Mark Jason Lara's research strives to advance the understanding of how Arctic boreal ecosystems, particularly permafrost landscapes, respond to climate change disturbances such as permafrost degradation, wildfire, and herbivory. His work focuses on the complicated ecosystem responses to these events, which vary dramatically across space and time. To address these challenges, his research employs a multi-scale observational approach that includes ground-based monitoring, aerial and satellite remote sensing, and empirical, machine-learning, and process-based modeling.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

University of Illinois • Urbana, IL

Teaching and conducting research in the Department of Geography and Geographic Information Science.

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.