Dr. Yuji Arai

Associate Professor

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Biography

Yuji Arai is an Associate Professor at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, specializing in Environmental Soil Chemistry and Molecular Environmental Science. With a Ph.D. from the University of Delaware and a B.S. from the University of California, Davis, he has developed significant expertise in the interaction of chemical processes at the mineral-water interface. His research focuses on understanding biogeochemical cycles and assessing environmental risks related to nutrients and contaminants in both aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. Much of his work involves advanced techniques such as synchrotron-based X-ray methods to elucidate the behavior of toxicants in soils and water. He is actively engaged in disseminating his research findings globally through publications and presentations at national meetings. In addition to his teaching at UIUC, Dr. Arai holds memberships in several professional societies, including the American Chemical Society and the Soil Science Society of America, reflecting his ongoing commitment to both education and research in the field.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant-Associate Professor

2002-01-01 — 2017-12-31

Clemson University • SC

Taught and conducted research in soil chemistry, focusing on the interactions of contaminants with soil.

Associate Professor

2018-01-01 — Present

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign • Urbana, IL

Teaching and research in Environmental Soil Chemistry and Molecular Environmental Science.

Awards

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NACTA Educator Award

2017-07-01
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Marion L. Chrystie. M. Jackson Soil Science Award

2016-11-01

Courses

NRES 201: Introduction to Soil Science NRES 351: Introduction to Environmental Chemistry NRES 487: Soil 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
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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.