Dr. Kalyanakrishnan Sivaramakrishnan

Professor

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Biography

Kalyanakrishnan Sivaramakrishnan is a notable figure in the study of environmental history and political anthropology, particularly focusing on forests, agriculture, and the interplay between humans and animals within urban environments in India. His extensive research has delved into contemporary development and the complexities of environmental law and jurisprudence. His publications span diverse topics including circular migration, economic development, nationalism, state formation, and cultural geography. He has been active on the editorial boards of prominent journals such as 'American Ethnologist' and 'Journal of Peasant Studies', and is a founding member of the editorial board of 'Environment and History'. Furthermore, he co-edits significant publication series with the University of Washington Press. His recent works include a reader on environmental anthropology and books focusing on the intricacies of urban ecological imaginations and the new economy of nature conservation in India.

Research Interests

Requirements for Yale University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Speaking
Required:7.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, or Mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Statement of academic purpose
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Application fee ($105)
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Administered via the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS). GRE General is optional for PhD.