Dr. Robert Hudson

Associate Professor

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Biography

Robert J M Hudson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences at the University of Illinois. His research focuses on advancing methods for accurately simulating soil carbon dynamics and the reactivity of trace metals in natural waters. He has developed novel techniques for measuring methylmercury and applying these methods to quantify mercury pollution in various environments, including muscle tissues of wildlife, wetlands, rivers, and coastal oceans. His work also encompasses the modeling of biogeochemical process dynamics, fate and transport of metals in the environment, and the interactions between trace metals and phytoplankton, contributing to a better understanding of global cycles of carbon and mercury.

Research Interests

Courses

NRES 490 - Surface Water System Chemistry

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.