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

 

Andrew Hanami

Professor of International Relations

Office Phone: (415) 338-6438

Email: ahanami@sfsu.edu

Andrew Hanami is an expert on U.S. foreign policy, including war strategies.

Areas of Expertise:

U.S.-Japan relations

U.S. foreign policy

International security

Highest Degree: Ph.D., University of California Berkeley, Political Science


Grace Hardie

Professor Emerita of Nursing

Office Phone: (415) 405-0484

Email: ghardie@sfsu.edu

Grace Hardie is an expert in acute asthma and other pulmonary afflictions.

Areas of Expertise:

Ethnic differences in asthma

Ethnicity and healthcare access

Highest Degree: Ph.D., Pulmonary Physiology and Nursing, University of California, San Francisco


Diane Harris

Professor of Psychology

Office Phone: (415) 338-7064

Email: dharris@sfsu.edu

Diane Harris researches how family relationships and childhood experiences influence a child's relationship with food, their self image and risk for obesity. She is a clinical psychologist and has her own private practice working with adults, children and couples.

Areas of Expertise:

Eating disorders in communities of color

Overweight children and children at risk for adult obesity

Psychology of individual's relationship with food and eating

Highest Degree: Ph.D., Psychology and School Psychology, University of Michigan


Jason Harris-Boundy

Lecturer of Management

Office Phone: (415) 405-0959

Email: jchb@sfsu.edu

Jason Harris-Boundy is an expert in organizational behavior, entrepreneurship and corporate strategy. He has consulted on leadership development with Fortune-500 executives as well as serving as a member of the board of several non-profit organizations. He has also published research on millenials in the work place.

Areas of Expertise:

Leadership for creativity and innovation

Entrepreneurial thinking

Social entrepreneurship

Highest Degree: Ph.D. Management, University of Washington


Ron Hayduk

Professor of Political Science

Office Phone: (415) 338-1720

Email: rhayduk@sfsu.edu

Professor Hayduk is a nationally recognized expert on immigrant voting rights and the author of “Democracy for All: Restoring Immigrant Voting in the U.S.” He has conducted research and published about the impact of voting laws and procedures on voter participation, as well as election rules and administration.

Areas of Expertise:

Political participation

Immigrant voting

Participatory budgeting in the U.S.

Highest Degree: Ph.D, City University of New York (CUNY)


Ron Hayduk

Professor of Political Science

Office Phone: ‭(415) 338-1720

Email: rhayduk@sfsu.edu

Ron's research explores political participation and immigration in American politics.

Areas of Expertise:

Immigration

Voting

Inequality

Highest Degree: Ph.D. in Political Science, City University of New York (CUNY)


Gerard Heather

Professor Emeritus of Political Science

Office Phone: (415) 338-1019

Email: gh@sfsu.edu

Gerard Heather is an expert on ethics and religion in U.S. politics.

Areas of Expertise:

American politics

Role of religion in politics

Ethics in politics

Highest Degree: Ph.D., Political Science, Syracuse University


Bruce Heiman

Professor of International Business

Office Phone: (415) 405-0596

Email: bruce.a.heiman@gmail.com

Bruce Heiman is an expert on innovation in business, international business strategy and place marketing in which countries or regions market themselves to target audiences.

Areas of Expertise:

International business strategy and alliances

Innovation and creativity in business

Place branding/ public diplomacy

Highest Degree: Ph.D. Business and Public Policy, University of California, Berkeley