Dr. Seth Blumsack

Professor

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Biography

Seth Blumsack’s research focuses on the electricity and natural gas industries, environmental management related to energy infrastructure, resilience of energy infrastructure, regulation and deregulation of network industries, network science, risk analysis, and managing complex infrastructure systems. He has over fifteen years of academic consulting experience and has authored or co-authored more than fifty scientific papers, book chapters, and articles in industry popular press. His research has received funding from the U.S. National Science Foundation, Department of Energy, Environmental Protection Agency, and private industry. Blumsack has provided consulting services to various organizations including the American Public Power Association, Bayer Materials, Congressional Research Service, and several electric utilities and State Public Utility Commissions.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

Institute of Energy and the Environment • University Park, PA

Lead faculty in research related to energy systems, focusing on integrated energy strategies and risk assessment.

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.