William Hechler

William Hechler is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of English at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. He specializes in technical writing and science journalism, integrating academic communication with interdisciplinary research interests. His research focuses on forestry and demography in Nepal's western Tarai region, particularly examining the socio-spatial dynamics between Nepali-speaking hill populations and the indigenous Tharu tribe.

He teaches courses such as BTW 250 (Principles of Business Communication), BTW 261 (Principles of Technical Communication), and BTW 263 (Special Topics: Science Journalism). His work bridges technical communication practices with global development issues, reflecting his engagement with South Asian studies.

Contact: 220 English Building, Urbana, IL 61801 | (217) 333-3086 | hechler@illinois.edu