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. 

Jason Gurdak

Jason Gurdak

Assistant Professor of Earth & Climate Sciences

Office Phone: (415) 338-6869

Email: jgurdak@sfsu.edu

Jason Gurdak is a hydrologist and explores the interactions among the hydrologic cycle, human activity and climate that affect the quantity and quality of water resources. Since 2004, he has served as an expert member of a United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) study to understand climate change effects on global groundwater resources.

Areas of Expertise:

Water science and issues

Groundwater

Water resources

Highest Degree:

Ph.D., Geochemistry, Colorado School of Mines


John Hafernik

John Hafernik

Professor Emeritus of Biology

Office Phone: (415) 338-1740

Email: hafernik@sfsu.edu

John Hafernik's research focuses on evolutionary and ecological processes at the population or species level and conservation biology of insects. He is especially interested in the evolution of mating systems, isolating mechanisms, and interactions between insects and their animal plant hosts. Hafernik was formerly the president of the board of trustees of the California Academy of Sciences.

Areas of Expertise:

Evolution of insects

Ecology of insects

Conservation biology of insects and their relatives

Highest Degree:

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


Ann Hallum

Ann Hallum

Professor Emerita of Physical Therapy

Office Phone: (415) 338-2231

Email: glider@sfsu.edu

Ann Hallum, a physical therapy professor, is an expert on the impact of parents caring for physically dependent, severely disabled adult age children.

Areas of Expertise:

Hip disorders

Walking aids for children with cerebral palsy

Caring for physically disabled adult children

Highest Degree:

Ph.D., Counseling and Health Psychology


Andrew Hanami

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

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

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

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

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)