Dr. Ling Rothrock

Professor

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Biography

Ling Rothrock is the Interim Department Head and a Professor of Industrial Manufacturing Engineering at the Harold Inge Marcus Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering at Penn State. His research is concentrated in Human Factors/Ergonomics, focusing on human-machine systems and human factors engineering. Rothrock has published numerous papers and articles covering a range of topics within his field, including decision-making in dynamic environments, gamification in education, and the ergonomics of manufacturing systems. His influential work has contributed significantly to the understanding of how humans interact with complex systems in manufacturing environments. Rothrock’s expertise is complemented by his active involvement in academic leadership and service to various organizations in the engineering sector.

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Experience

Professor

2001-08-01 — Present

The Pennsylvania State University • University Park, PA

Teaching and conducting research in the field of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering.

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
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Specialization Notes

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