Dr. Nicolas Choquette Levy

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Nicolas Choquette-Levy is an Assistant Professor at Penn State University, specializing in climate risk and decision-making. He is a principal investigator at the CAMP Lab, where he employs interdisciplinary and collaborative research methods, particularly in agent-based modeling and game theory. His work is characterized by a commitment to participatory methods, engaging stakeholders in various geographies including Nepal's Chitwan Valley and Brazil's Rondônia State. He investigates critical questions surrounding climate change, rural-urban migration patterns, and the effectiveness of policies aimed at aiding smallholder farmers in adapting to climate risks. Choquette-Levy earned a PhD in Science, Technology, and Environmental Policy from Princeton University, building on five years of experience in Canada's energy sector where he coordinated sustainability reporting and developed social impact projects with Indigenous partners. He holds a Master's degree in Chemical Petroleum Engineering from the University of Calgary, as well as undergraduate degrees in Biomedical Engineering and International Relations from the University of Southern California.

Research Interests

Experience

Sustainability Professional

— Present

Canada's Energy Industry • Canada

Coordinated sustainability reporting and analytics, quantifying environmental and social risks, and developing collaborative social impact projects with Indigenous partners.

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
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Writing Sample
  • Official Transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

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