Dr. Trevor Birkenholtz

Professor

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Biography

Trevor Birkenholtz is a political ecologist and development geographer with regional interests in South Asia and the United States. His empirical research focuses on water supply development, water infrastructure, and the politics of wetlands. He employs qualitative mixed methods approaches and computational techniques, including big data analytics, to explore the intricate links between technological and environmental change. His scholarly work is primarily framed within political economy and science and technology studies (STS) frameworks, examining how these factors influence the politics of water supply development and the livelihoods of natural resource-dependent communities. Trevor collaborates with engineers, physical scientists, and economists to analyze the processes involved in market-based natural resource governance reforms. He is actively recruiting graduate students interested in these topics for the Fall 2025 program.

Research Interests

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.