Dr. Boliang Zhu

Associate Professor

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Biography

Boliang Zhu is an Associate Professor of Political Science and Asian Studies at Penn State. His research addresses the interplay between politics, globalization, and development, focusing on areas such as international and comparative political economy. He specializes in multinational production governance and the political economy of foreign direct investment flows, particularly from emerging-market multinational corporations. His work has been published or is forthcoming in prestigious journals including the American Journal of Political Science, Journal of Politics, Comparative Politics, International Studies Quarterly, and Research & Politics. He is recognized for his contributions to understanding the complexities of political systems in relation to global economic dynamics.

Research Interests

Requirements for Pennsylvania State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
GRE General
Prerequisites
Master's degree in related field for PhD Baccalaureate degree from accredited institution
Application Checklist
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  • Statement of Purpose
  • Writing Sample
  • Official Transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

GRE scores are highly recommended but not strictly required for Applied Linguistics.