Faculty Experts
From the discovery of new planets to the work of noted criminologists, SF State offers a wide variety of scholars who are the most distinguished in their fields. This directory identifies academics who possess insight and knowledge of diverse subjects and who are willing to work with journalists whenever possible. The faculty experts directory is compiled by the Office of Strategic Marketing and Communications.
If you need immediate assistance finding an expert, please call (415) 338-1665 or email pubcom@sfsu.edu.
Sheldon Axler
Professor of Mathematics
Office Phone: (415) 338-1571
Email: axler@sfsu.edu
Sheldon Axler, a professor of mathematics, is the former dean of the College of Science and Engineering and author of textbooks on algebra, trigonometry and calculus.
Areas of Expertise:
Mathematics
Algebra
Trigonometry and calculus textbooks
Highest Degree: Ph.D., Mathematics, University of California, Berkeley
Mohammad Azadpur
Professor of Philosophy
Office Phone: (415) 338-3135
Email: azad@sfsu.edu
Mohammad Azadpur is an expert on Islamic thought and ethics and is fluent in Persian.
Areas of Expertise:
Persian language
Islamic philosophy and spirituality
Modern philosophy
Highest Degree: Ph.D., Philosophy, University of Virginia
Cristina Azocar
Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Journalism
Office Phone: (415) 338-2663
Email: cazocar@sfsu.edu
Cristina Azocar is an expert on representation of race and diversity in the media, ethnic media, and the social and psychological effects of mass media.
Areas of Expertise:
Racial stereotypes in media
Public policy on role of media
Psychological effects of mass media
Highest Degree: Ph.D., Communication Studies, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Sanjoy Banerjee
Professor of International Relations
Office Phone: (415) 338-1105
Email: banerjee@sfsu.edu
Sanjoy Banerjee is an expert on South Asia, including the relationship between India and Pakistan, nuclear weapons in the region and the international politics of the conflict in Afghanistan.
Areas of Expertise:
Political and economic development of India
International relations in South Asia
Afghanistan conflict
Highest Degree: Ph.D., Political Science, Yale University
Carlos Baron
Professor Emeritus of Theatre Arts
Office Phone:
Email: cbaron@sfsu.edu
A professional actor and story-teller, Carlos Baron is an expert in acting, directing and multi-cultural theatre. He has used SF State students in his productions that have been performed on and off campus.
Areas of Expertise:
Latino theatre
Multicultural theatre
Latina/Latino studies
Highest Degree: M.A., M.F.A. Equivalency, San Francisco State University
Joseph Barranco
Associate Professor and Chair of Physics and Astronomy
Office Phone: (415) 338-2450
Email: barranco@stars.sfsu.edu
Joseph Barranco is a theoretical physicist who uses 3D simulations to study how the spinning gas and dust around newly-formed star forms into new planets.
Areas of Expertise:
The formation of stars and planets
Vortex dynamics in the dust around new stars
Highest Degree: Ph.D., Astrophysics, University of California, Berkeley
Brian Beatty
Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs Operations
Office Phone: (415) 338-6833
Email: bjbeatty@sfsu.edu
Brian Beatty is an expert on the design and delivery of HyFlex courses: educational classes that are hybrid, combining in-person learning with online learning.
Areas of Expertise:
Technology in the classroom
Online education
E-learning
Highest Degree: Ph.D., Instructional Systems Technology, Indiana University
Matthias Beck
Professor of Mathematics
Office Phone: (415) 338-2119
Email: beck@math.sfsu.edu
Matthias Beck works in discrete and computational geometry and analytical number theory. He is particularly interested in problems and applications connected with lattice-point enumeration in polytopes.
Areas of Expertise:
Discrete and computational geometry
Analytic number theory
Highest Degree: Ph.D., Mathematics, Temple University