Experts

CSUSM's Experts Directory is an online resource for journalists and media professionals seeking expert commentary and insight from the university's distinguished faculty on a variety of diverse topics. The site allows media representatives to use search tools to locate experts by department, topic or keywords.

Profiles of CSUSM's experts are routinely being added, and therefore the directory is not necessarily all-inclusive and may not include every available topic of interest. If you have trouble reaching a source or need assistance, please contact the Office of Communications at 760.750.4010

Ibrahim Al-Marashi, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of History

+    Area of Expertise

• Middle Eastern history
• Iraqi history
• Iranian history
• Syrian history
• Terrorism
• Military History

+    Description

• Conflicts in the Middle East
• Weapons of Mass Destruction
• Terrorism in the Middle East

(760)750-8010
ialmarashi@csusm.edu

Rajnandini (Raj) Pillai, Ph.D.

Executive Director, Center for Leadership Innovation and Mentorship Building (CLIMB)
Professor of Management

+    Area of Expertise

• Leadership
• Cross-Cultural Leadership
• Organizational Justice

+    Description

• Charismatic leadership
• Transformational leadership
• Cross-cultural management
• Presidential leadership

(760)750-4234
rpillai@csusm.edu

Vassilis Dalakas, Ph.D.

Professor of Marketing

+    Area of Expertise

• Consumer Psychology
• Consumer Behavior
• Sports Marketing
• Sponsorships
• Sports Fans

+    Description

• Gift giving
• Consumption of entertainment
• Reality TV Consumer social voice, consumer complaints through social media
• Schadenfreude
• Sports Rivalries

(760)750-4226
vdalakas@csusm.edu