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. 

Max Kirkeberg

Max Kirkeberg

Professor Emeritus of Geography & Environment

Office Phone: (415) 338-1702

Email: gabemax@myastound.net

Max Kirkeberg is an expert on the geography of San Francisco neighborhoods and for the past 30 years has led a class that involves walking tours of the city.

Areas of Expertise:

Cultural and regional geography of San Francisco

Gentrification

Highest Degree:

M.S., Geography, University of Washington


Denise Kleinrichert

Denise Kleinrichert

Associate Dean of the College of Business

Office Phone: (415) 338-1111

Email: dk@sfsu.edu

Denise Kleinrichert teaches classes in business ethics, corporate social responsibility and sustainable business. Her broad areas of research include corporate-decision making and moral leadership. She has also investigated business practices of such companies as Starbucks and Wal-Mart. Kleinrichert is also the organizer of SF State's annual Business Ethics Week, one of the largest business ethics education efforts in the country.

Areas of Expertise:

Business

Organizational Ethics

Corporate Social Responsibility

Highest Degree:

Ph.D., Philosophy, University of South Florida


Michael Krasny

Michael Krasny

Professor of English Language & Literature

Office Phone: (415) 338-2118

Email: mkrasny@kqed.org

Michael Krasny, a KQED public radio talk show host, is an expert in 20th Century American literature.

Areas of Expertise:

American plays

novels and poetry

Highest Degree:

Ph.D., 20th Century American Literature, University of Wisconsin


Catherine Kudlick

Catherine Kudlick

Professor of History; Director of the Paul K. Longmore Institute on Disability

Office Phone: (415) 405-3528

Email: kudlick@sfsu.edu

Catherine Kudlick is an expert on disability issues and has served as director of SF State's Paul K. Longmore Institute on Disability since Fall 2012. She is the author of the book "Cholera in Post-Revolutionary Paris: A Cultural History," published in 1996.

Areas of Expertise:

Disability and society

Disability history

History of epidemics

Highest Degree:

Ph.D., History, University of California, Berkeley


Volker Langbehn

Volker Langbehn

Professor of Modern Languages & Literatures

Office Phone: (415) 338-7422

Email: langbehn@sfsu.edu

Volker Langbehn is an expert in German language and literature

Areas of Expertise:

18th-20th century German literature and philosophy

Highest Degree:

Ph.D., German Literature, University of Minnesota


Gretchen LeBuhn

Gretchen LeBuhn

Professor of Biology

Office Phone: (415) 405-0729

Email: lebuhn@sfsu.edu

Gretchen LeBuhn is an expert in ecology and conservation and director of The Great Sunflower Project, a national project to record bee pollination.

Areas of Expertise:

Bees

Pollination

Climate change

Highest Degree:

Ph.D., Biology, University of California, Santa Barbara


Ming-Yeh Lee

Ming-Yeh Lee

Professor of Equity, Leadership Studies, and Instructional Technologies

Office Phone: (415) 338-1081

Email: mylee@sfsu.edu

Ming-Yeh Lee is an expert on issues of related to race, class, gender in education, and comparative education.

Areas of Expertise:

Adult education

Lifespan development

Comparative education

Highest Degree:

Ed.D., University of Georgia


George Lee

George Lee

Professor Emeritus of International Business

Office Phone: (415) 338-1038

Email: glee1@sfsu.edu

George Lee is an expert on the economy and business as it relates to China. Lee has published widely on economic development in China.

Areas of Expertise:

U.S./China economic and political relations

Free economic zones in China

International Business

Highest Degree:

Ph.D. Economics, University of Hawaii