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.

Ibrahim Al-Marashi, Ph.D.

Associate professor, 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

+    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.

Marketing department chair

+    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