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

Mary Leech

Mary Leech

Professor of Earth & Climate Sciences

Office Phone: (415) 338-1144

Email: leech@sfsu.edu

Mary Leech is an expert on earthquakes, volcanoes, plate tectonics and the geology of mountain belts. She is currently researching the formation of the Himalayas in India and Tibet and has conducted research in northern Norway, eastern China, and the Ural Mountains in Russia. She is also an expert on the geology of her native California.

Areas of Expertise:

Earthquakes

Volcanoes

Geology

Highest Degree:

Ph.D., Geological & Environmental Sciences, Stanford University


Richard LeGates

Richard LeGates

Professor Emeritus of Urban Studies and Planning

Office Phone: (415) 338-6176

Email: dlegates@sfsu.edu

Richard LeGates is an urban planning expert whose work examines the use of geographic information systems (GIS) in social science research.

Areas of Expertise:

Urban growth management

City planning

Geographic Information Systems

Highest Degree:

J.D., University of California, Berkeley


Chris Wen-Chao Li

Chris Wen-Chao Li

Professor of Modern Languages & Literature

Office Phone: (415) 338-1034

Email: wenchao@sfsu.edu

Chris Wen-Chao Li is an expert in Chinese linguistics and language change.

Areas of Expertise:

Chinese

Chinese translation

Chinese Romanization systems

Highest Degree:

Ph.D., Linguistics, Oxford University


Martin Linder

Martin Linder

Professor Emeritus of Design and Industry

Office Phone: (415) 338-6525

Email: mlinder@sfsu.edu

Martin Linder is an expert on design for the health care industry. Linder also serves as the executive director of the International Design Outreach Project (iDO), which promotes education through design in schools in the Bay Area.

Areas of Expertise:

Airport security explosive detection

Health care industry design

Seating design

Highest Degree:

M.F.A., Industrial Design, Cranbrook Academy of Art


Karen Lovaas

Karen Lovaas

Associate Professor and Chair of Communications Studies

Office Phone: (415) 338-1713

Email: klovaas@sfsu.edu

Karen Lovaas is an expert in critical theory, rhetoric of gender, ecology and criminality and punishment.

Areas of Expertise:

Representation of prisoners in media

Representation of gender in media

Highest Degree:

Ph.D., American Studies, University of Hawaii


Mary Beth Love

Mary Beth Love

Professor and Chair of Health Education

Office Phone: (415) 338-2708

Email: love@sfsu.edu

Mary Beth Love is an expert on educating communities prone to particular heath problems including asthma and HIV.

Areas of Expertise:

Health beliefs

Public perception of public health programs

Asthma and HIV

Highest Degree:

Ph.D., Community Health Education, University of South Carolina


Amanda Lueck

Amanda Lueck

Professor Emerita of Special Education

Office Phone: (415) 338-3118

Email: amandal@sfsu.edu

Amanda Lueck is an expert on visual impairment, particularly the effects of early brain injury on vision in children and its educational consequences.

Areas of Expertise:

Blindness

Low vision

Cerebral visual impairment

Highest Degree:

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


Daniel Macallair

Daniel Macallair

Lecturer in Criminal Justice Studies

Office Phone: (415) 621-5661 x111

Email: dmacallair@cjcj.org

Daniel Macallair is an expert on community correction programs and incarceration alternatives that provide rehabilitation for youth offenders.

Areas of Expertise:

Juvenile justice

Adult criminal justice policy

Incarceration

Highest Degree:

M.P.A., San Jose State University