Dr. Tony Yannarell

Associate Professor

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Biography

Tony Yannarell is an Associate Professor in the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences at the University of Illinois. He received his Ph.D. in 2004 from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he studied the environmental controls on planktonic bacterial communities in freshwater lakes. Following this, he conducted postdoctoral research at the University of North Carolina with Dr. Hans Paerl, investigating microbial communities in the shallow Bahamian lagoon. His research focuses on the relationship between changes in microbial community structure and environmental factors, encompassing the movement of matter and energy in ecosystems. Since joining the University of Illinois in 2007, he has continued his study of soil microbial communities, particularly those associated with animal agriculture and bioenergy crops. His teaching includes core courses in ecosystem management and quantitative methods, including specific courses like NRES 285 Soil Microbiology, NRES 219 Principles of Ecosystem Management, and NRES 421 Quantitative Methods.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

University of Illinois • Urbana, IL

Conducts research and teaches about soil microbial communities and their role in ecosystems.

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
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  • Academic Statement of Purpose
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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.