Dr. Zhongjie Yu

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Zhongjie Yu is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences at Illinois University. His research focuses on understanding the complex dynamics of nitrogen cycling within hydrologic systems, utilizing a variety of field, laboratory, and modeling techniques. He specializes in the application of stable isotope techniques to examine the impacts of hydrological and biogeochemical processes on the production, retention, and reactive transport of nitrate and nitrous oxide. His work aims to elucidate how human activities influence these interactions in agricultural watersheds and aquatic soil environments, particularly concerning nitrogen transformations in soil-crop systems. Yu's research aims to resolve complex dynamics associated with nitrogen cycling and its transport, contributing valuable insights into environmental sustainability and resource management.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

University of Illinois • Urbana, IL

Teaching and conducting research in the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences.

Awards

#2025

NSF CAREER Award

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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Specialization Notes

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