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