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.
If you have trouble reaching a source or need assistance, please contact the Office of Communications at 760-750-4010.
Featured Experts

Ibrahim Al-Marashi, Ph.D.
Associate professor, history
- Middle Eastern history
- Iraqi history
- Iranian history
- Syrian history
- Terrorism
- Military History
- Conflicts in the Middle East
- Weapons of Mass Destruction
- Terrorism in the Middle East
(760)750-8010
ialmarashi@csusm.edu
ialmarashi@csusm.edu

Rajnandini (Raj) Pillai, Ph.D.
Executive director, Center for Leadership Innovation and Mentorship Building
- Leadership
- Cross-Cultural Leadership
- Organizational Justice
- Charismatic leadership
- Transformational leadership
- Cross-cultural management
- Presidential leadership
(760)750-4234
rpillai@csusm.edu
rpillai@csusm.edu

Vassilis Dalakas, Ph.D.
Marketing department chair
- Consumer Psychology
- Consumer Behavior
- Sports Marketing
- Sponsorships
- Sports Fans
- Gift giving
- Consumption of entertainment
- Reality TV Consumer social voice, consumer complaints through social media
- Schadenfreude
- Sports Rivalries
(760)750-4226
vdalakas@csusm.edu
vdalakas@csusm.edu
Media Contacts
Brian Hiro
Communications Specialist
760-750-7306
bhiro@csusm.edu
Eric Breier
Public Affairs Specialist
760-750-7314
ebreier@csusm.edu
Margaret Chantung
Associate Vice President for Communications
760-750-4011
mchantung@csusm.edu
Communications Specialist
760-750-7306
bhiro@csusm.edu
Eric Breier
Public Affairs Specialist
760-750-7314
ebreier@csusm.edu
Margaret Chantung
Associate Vice President for Communications
760-750-4011
mchantung@csusm.edu