Experts Directory

The San Diego State University Experts Directory is a rolodex for reporters, designed to assist journalists in their search for subject-matter experts on a variety of topics and academic research areas.

For Faculty Interested in Joining the Experts Directory

Faculty interested in joining the Experts Directory are encouraged to contact Senior Director of Media Relations Cory Marshall for more information.

For Media Seeking an Interview

For questions or assistance in coordinating an interview with one of the university’s subject-matter experts, please contact a member of the SDSU media relations team.
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Martha Lauzen

Martha Lauzen

Professor and Executive Director, Center for the Study of Women in Television and FilmCollege of Professional Studies and Fine ArtsSchool of Theatre, Television, and FilmSan Diego[email protected]619 594 6301

Area of Expertise

Women's employment and representation on screen and behind the scenes in film (The Celluloid Ceiling, Independent Women, Women @ the Movies) and television (Boxed In).

Vanja Lazarevic

Vanja Lazarevic

Associate ProfessorCollege of EducationChild and Family DevelopmentSan Diego[email protected]

Area of Expertise

Immigrant families, refugee families, adolescents and young adults, immigrant family dynamics, language brokering (i.e., translating, interpreting) and mental health and wellbeing.

Gordon Lee

Gordon Lee

Professor EmeritusCollege of EngineeringElectrical and Computer EngineeringSan Diego[email protected]619-594-6388

Area of Expertise

Robotics, control systems, fuzzy logic, neural networks, intelligent systems

Young-Shin Lee

Young-Shin Lee

Associate ProfessorCollege of Health and Human ServicesSchool of NursingSan Diego[email protected]

Area of Expertise

Physical activity related to chronic disease, bone health, and falls among older adults, community engaged service learning health promotion projects in education, E-cigarette use and health impact, and oral health.

Douglas Leonard

Douglas Leonard

Associate ProfessorCollege of SciencesAstronomySan Diego[email protected]619-594-2215

Area of Expertise

Astronomy, astrophysics, stellar explosions (supernovae, gamma-ray bursts), black holes (formation and detection), cosmology (Big Bang, accelerating universe), events of general public interest (e.g., lunar and solar eclipses, meteor showers).