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.
Nicholas Certo
Professor Emeritus of Special Education
Office Phone: (415) 338-2503
Email: ncerto@sfsu.edu
Nicholas Certo is an expert on the inclusion of young adults with disabilities in education and the workplace.
Areas of Expertise:
Inclusion of disabled students in public schools
Independent living for young adults with disabilities
Transition from school to work
Highest Degree: Ph.D., Behavioral Disorders, University of Wisconsin
Anoshua Chaudhuri
Professor and Chair of Economics
Office Phone: (415) 338-2108
Email: anoshua@sfsu.edu
Anoshua Chaudhuri is a health economist with expertise on health care systems and health financing in developing countries, particularly South Asia and the health of elderly people and children.
Areas of Expertise:
Health care financing in developing countries
Public health
Immigrant health in the United States
Highest Degree: Ph.D., Economics, University of Washington
Vivian Chavez
Associate Professor of Health Education
Office Phone: (415) 338-1307
Email: vchavez@sfsu.edu
Vivian Chavez is an expert on community organizing for public health issues.
Areas of Expertise:
New approaches to public health
Ethnic community health issues
Highest Degree: Ph.D., Public Health, University of California, Berkeley
Yu-Charn Chen
Professor of Design and Industry
Office Phone: (415) 338-1171
Email: LIHJIUN@aol.com
Yu-Charn Chen is an expert in computer-aided design and industrial technology. Chen has taught courses in electrical drafting, electrical engineering, electronics engineering, electrical material science, and electrical technology. He previously was an electrical communications officer in the Chinese Air Force and has worked as a design engineer for several companies in the Bay Area.
Areas of Expertise:
Electronic engineering
Computer-aided design
Research and development in industrial technology
Highest Degree: Ph.D., Industrial Technology, University of Northern Iowa
Laureen Chew
Professor Emerita of Asian American Studies
Office Phone: (415) 338-1693
Email: laureenc@sfsu.edu
A former public school teacher, Laureen Chew advocated for the bilingual programs in San Francisco Unified School District. Chew was one of the students at SF State who organized the 1968/69 student led strike for more faculty of color and ethnic studies curriculum.
Areas of Expertise:
Elementary education
Ethnic studies curriculum
Bilingual education
Highest Degree: Ph.D., History, Columbia University
Jensen Chung
Professor Emeritus of Communication Studies
Office Phone: (415) 338-7794
Email: jchung@sfsu.edu
Jensen Chung is an expert in organizational leadership and communication.
Areas of Expertise:
Concept of Chi
Highest Degree: Ph.D., Communication, State University of New York at Buffalo
Sophie Clavier
Dean of Graduate Studies
Office Phone:
Email: sclavier@sfsu.edu
Sophie's scholarship and publications have been in the areas of international law, peaceful settlement of international disputes and international human rights.
Areas of Expertise:
International law
Peaceful settlement of international disputes
International human rights
Highest Degree: Ph.D., International Public Law, University of Paris
Chris Clemens
Assistant Professor of Broadcast & Electronic Communication Arts
Office Phone: (415) 405-0922
Email: cclemens@sfsu.edu
Chris Clemens is an experienced director, video editor and production assistant. He studies and teaches on the subjects of portrayals of sexuality and gender in the media and the effects of mass media on society.
Areas of Expertise:
Video production
Gender and sexuality in media
Mass media and society
Highest Degree: PhD, Communication and Marketing Communication, University of Connecticut