Dr. Liana Burghardt

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Liana T Burghardt is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Plant Science at Penn State University. Her research focuses on evolutionary ecology with a particular interest in legumes, rhizobia, and the interactions among plants, microbes, and climate. She studies mutualism evolution, bio-inoculants, and biological nitrogen fixation, employing methods such as genome-wide association studies to advance understanding in these areas. Liana completed her PostDoc at the University of Minnesota and holds a Ph.D. from Duke University. She is dedicated to exploring plant-microbe-climate interactions and their implications on agricultural sustainability and ecosystem services.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2019-01-01 — Present

Penn State University • University Park, PA

Teaching and researching in evolutionary ecology focusing on legumes and their ecological interactions.

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.