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. 

David Tabb

David Tabb

Professor Emeritus of Political Science

Office Phone: (415) 338-2736

Email: dtabb@sfsu.edu

David Tabb is an expert on national politics, particularly Latino politics and voting patterns. He can also comment on the role of the media and the internet on political campaigns and voter turnout.

Areas of Expertise:

U.S. politics

California politics

Latino politics and voting patterns

Highest Degree:

Ph.D., Political Science, University of North Carolina


Kimberly Tanner

Kimberly Tanner

Professor of Biology

Office Phone: (415) 728-1062

Email: kdtanner@sfsu.edu

Kimberly's research group Science Education Partnership and Assessment Laboratory (SEPAL) is interested in how people learn science, especially biology, and how teachers and scientists can collaborate to make science teaching and learning in classrooms — whether it's K-12 or higher education.

Areas of Expertise:

Science education

Faculty professional development in teaching

Biology education research

Highest Degree:

Ph.D, Neuroscience, University of California, San Francisco


Charlotte Tate

Charlotte Tate

Assistant Professor of Psychology

Office Phone: (415) 338-2267

Email: ctate2@sfsu.edu

Tate is an expert on gender identity, especially transgender spectrum experiences; sexual orientation and identity; and racial and ethnic identity in the United States; as well as prejudice and discrimination regarding gender, sexual orientation and racial categories.

Areas of Expertise:

Gender identity

Sexual orientation/identity

Racial and ethnic identity in the U.S.

Highest Degree:

Ph.D., Social/Personal Psychology, University of Oregon


Patrick Tierney

Patrick Tierney

Professor of Recreation, Parks and Tourism

Office Phone: (415) 405-0311

Email: ptierney@sfsu.edu

Patrick Tierney is an expert on the economics of eco-tourism and sustainable travel and resort development.

Areas of Expertise:

Eco-tourism and sustainable travel

Tourism marketing

Trends in travel

Highest Degree:

Ph.D., Recreation Resources, Colorado State University


Jassen Todorov

Jassen Todorov

Professor of Music

Office Phone: (415) 338-7760

Email: todorov@sfsu.edu

Jassen Todorov is a world-renowned violinist, having performed on stages around the world. Born in Bulgaria, at 26 Todorov became the youngest musician to record all six violin sonatas of Eugene Ysaye. Off the stage, Todorov is an avid pilot, holding a commercial pilot's license.

Areas of Expertise:

Violin

Music theory

Music history

Highest Degree:

D.M.A., Eastman School of Music in Rochester, New York


Andrei Tsygankov

Andrei Tsygankov

Professor of International Relations

Office Phone: (415) 338-7493

Email: andrei@sfsu.edu

Andrei Tsygankov is an expert on Russian politics and the relationship between Russia and the west.

Areas of Expertise:

Russian foreign policy

Russian-American relations

Former Soviet Union

Highest Degree:

Ph.D., International Relations, University of Southern California


Joseph Tuman

Joseph Tuman

Professor of Communications Studies

Office Phone: (415) 338-1813

Email: joetuman@sfsu.edu

Joseph Tuman, a well-known broadcast political commentator, is an expert on political rhetoric, the first amendment, and the rhetoric and symbolism of terrorism.

Areas of Expertise:

Highest Degree:

J.D., Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California, Berkeley


Gulnur Tumbat

Gulnur Tumbat

Professor of Marketing

Office Phone: (415) 338-1321

Email: gulnur@sfsu.edu

My areas of expertise include advertising, branding, brand management, services marketing, experiential marketing, customer experience design, experiential design, big design, risk marketing, risk consumption, adventure business, outdoor business, outdoor industry, extraordinary consumption experience.

Areas of Expertise:

Highest Degree:

PhD, Marketing, University of Utah