Dr. Smitha Pillai

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Smitha Pillai holds a PhD in Chemistry from Arizona State University and has conducted research that focuses on the design and synthesis of artificial photosynthesis molecules that mimic aspects of natural photosynthesis mechanisms. She has a year of postdoctoral experience at Arizona State University and has ten years of professional experience in teaching organic chemistry. Smitha began her academic career as a Visiting Assistant Professor at Whitman College and subsequently joined Arizona State University, where she served as a Lecturer for five years and has been a Senior Lecturer for the last few years.

Research Interests

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
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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.