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Faculty Experts

The following experts from Hofstra University's faculty are qualified to provide commentary on a variety of subjects. Please browse through their profiles to find out about their specialties, and to view video clips.

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Hofstra's experts are available for interviews. To contact the experts profiled here, please call Hofstra University's Public Relations office at (516) 463-6818.

  • Acampora , Ralph
    Environmental ethics, animal ethics
  • Alberts , Carol
    Ethics in sports
  • Allison , Mary Ann
    New media and its affects on society; community revitalization and sustainable communities; social change in individuals, communities, and institutions; the effects of emerging technologies; sustainable high performance in organizations.
  • Atwood, Dr. Joan
    Anxiety, custody, family, remarriage, divorce, single parents
  • Bales , Gioia
    Domestic and international bond, money and foreign exchange markets, international investing
  • Basile, Anthony
    Accounting, Taxation, Forensic Auditing & Fraud
  • Van Benthuysen , Dan
    Layout and graphic communication
  • Berman , Barry (Business)
    Marketing, Retailing, and Customer Service-Related Issues and Trends
  • Bose , Dr. Meena Video Icon
    American Presidency, Leadership and Politics, Presidential Election Politics, American Foreign Policy, American Politics
  • Grennon Brooks , Jacqueline
    Science education and IDEAS Institute
  • Burke, Alafair
    Criminal law, trials, criminal procedures, domestic violence intervention and prosecution, crime control
  • Campbell , Robert
    Real Estate
  • Charlow, Robin
    Criminal Law, constitutional law, religion and law
  • Colombo , Ronald
    Federal Reserve, subprime mortgage crisis, monopolies, competition, free trade, cartels, mergers and acquisitions, price gouging, business organizations, securities laws, contracts.
  • Dalton , Phil
    Political communication, campaign rhetoric
  • DeFreitas, Dr. Gregory
    Job and pay trends; the economics of immigration; earnings inequality; labor unions; youth unemployment and the New York City economy.
  • DelGaudio , Dr. Sybil
    Documentary filmmaking, animation
  • D'Innocenzo , Michael
    Nonviolent social change, citizen/student activism, American history, Italian Americans, Iraq War
  • Dobrin , Dr. Arthur
    Conflict resolution, moral development, comparative religious ethics, human rights, social and political development of Kenya, teaching right from wrong
  • Dolgin , Janet
    Stem cell research, medical ethics and health care law
  • Dressler , Marcus
    Islam in the Middle East; Turkey
  • Dudek , Carolyn
    Presidential primaries and election, European and Latin American politics (fluent in Spanish).
  • Eisenberg , Carolyn
    Iraq War
  • Evans, Dr. Joel Video Icon
    Marketing; retail; the internet; the economy; careers/job market; and consumer behavior/shopping.
  • Feldman, Dr. Leslie Video Icon
    Classical and modern political theory, American political thought, Ronald Reagan, Memorial Day, terrorism, State of the Union
  • Fletcher, CarolVideo Icon
    News reporting and feature and magazine writing
  • Freedman, Eric
    Constitutional law, history and the fields of civil and criminal procedure and strategy, death penalty, First Amendment and other civil liberties issues
  • Freedman, Monroe
    Legal ethics
  • Friedman, Leon
    Copyright lawyer, civil rights, civil procedure, criminal procedure and the First Amendment
  • Frisina , Ellen
    Public relations
  • Frisina , Dr. Warren G.
    Philosophy, religious studies, Chinese traditions, American philosophy, metaphysics
  • Garcia , Dr. Andrea
    Literacy expert, Children and Reading Skills, Summer Reading Lists
  • Geyer , Victoria
    Public Relations Industry and specifically gender disparity in public relations and new media trends affect on business communication.
  • Goodman , Peter
    Media as it relates to arts and culture
  • Green, Dr. David Michael
    Politics, Iraq War
  • Grossman, Joanna
    Sexual harassment, sex discrimination (including family and medical leave and pregnancy discrimination), family law, and same-sex marriage
  • Guardino , Rich
    Long Island real estate, commercial development
  • Guttmann , Dr. Robert
    Money and banking, international trade and finance, European economic integration, history of economic thought
  •  Hayes, Jack
    College Athletics
  • Hickey , James E.
    Global warming, environment, energy, "Green" issues, governmental response to climate change.
  • Himelfarb, Dr. Richard Video Icon
    Social security, government and health care, political science, elderly and poverty policy, Iraq War, Presidential election, 2008 presidential primaries
  • Hunter, Dr. Margaret
    Environmental science and engineering, pollution, energy issues
  • Jensen, Kari
    Child labor, children's rights, human rights, South Asia
  • Johnson , Dr. Laurie
    Conflict resolution
  • Joseph, Roberto
    Technology in the classroom
  • Karagozoglu, Ahmet K. (Business)
    Academic Director
    Martin B. Greenberg Trading Room
    Financial markets (futures & options, electronic trading); hedge funds; risk management, including credit risk
  • Kovar , Scott (Chair, Forensic Science program)
    Forensic science, DNA evidence, forensic toxicology
  • Krauze , Tadeusz
    Terrorism
  • Krull , Steven
    Hedge funds; investing (stocks and bonds); quantitative trading strategies; commodities/futures; and derivatives (options, swaps, mortgage backed securities and CDO).
  • Kumar , Aashish
    Documentary Film, Using Media Production for Community Advocacy Issues
  • Kyriacou , Dr. Corinne (Health Professions and Family Studies)
    Health care policy
  • Lalama, Dr. David
    Jazz
  • Lampl, Dr. Kenneth
    Music merchandising, composition, music technology
  • Lawrence , Stephen
    Astronomy, Space Travel
  • Lazow , Robert (Health Professions and Family Studies)
    Health care in the United States
  • Leonard, Dr. Robert
    Forensic linguistics, history of language, slang terms, popular phrases, generational language
  • Levy, Lawrence
    Suburbia; development; politics; local government
  • Libresco , Andrea
    Tips for parents on going back to school, parent-teacher conferences, teaching holidays/special events in the classroom, tips for new teachers
  • Lyn, Dr. EsmereldaVideo Icon
    Corporate finance; mergers and acquisition; international finance; corporate governance; and portfolio management
  • Mazzoco , Dennis
    Olympic Programming and Production, Local and Non-Commercial News Programming and Production, Media Consolidation, Broadcasting and Electronic Media History, Media Labor History, Reality Television, Sitcoms, Award Shows, Television Sports, and Documentary Production and History.
  • McMellon, Dr. Charles Video Icon
    Advertising, Internet
  • Melkonian, Martin Video Icon
    Economics, military spending, energy issues
  • Merguerian, Dr. Charles Video Icon
    Earthquakes, geology
  • Merrill, Dr. Lisa
    Rhetoric, gender, communication and performance
  • Murphy , Dr. Maureen
    Irish history, Irish famine, curriculum for schools
  • Murrillo , Mario
    Radio Feature and Documentary Production, Radio Journalism, Media Aesthetics, Latin American Media and Community Radio.
  • Nanes , Stephanie E.
    Middle East politics; Iran; women and gender in the Middle East
  • Neziroglu , Fugen
    OCD, Body Dysmorphic Disorder, Self Mutilation, Hoarding
  • Nikbakht, Ehsan
    Investment and Risk Management
  • Ouma, Veronica
    Africa; AIDS issues in Africa
  • Papaioannou, George J.
    Investment Banking (underwriting, operations of investment banks), Corporate finance (debt policy, mergers & acquisitions, corporate investment policies), Securities markets, International markets and especially American Depositary Receipts (ADRs), Greek debt crisis
  • Papper , Bob
    Broadcast journalism, TV station economics
  • Perotti, Dr. Rosanna
    Politics of immigration reform, American politics, political parties, elections, public opinion and the mass media
  • Rabany , Sina
    Stem cells, science, ethics and politics; bioengineering
  • Rodrigue, Jean-Paul
    Transportation and energy prices, freight distribution, public transit, alternative fuels
  • Roth , Geoffrey
    Changing trends in local newsrooms; New business models in local media; The impact of new technology on local news
  • Ruscio , Denise
    Speech Therapy, Toddler Language Delays
  • Saff, Grant
    Global economy and effects of globalization on the United States, including Long Island. Urban issues on Long Island, day laborer situation on Long Island. Additionally, politics/economics of Sub-Saharan Africa.
  • Sanford , Christopher
    Biology, Marine Life
  • Satler, Dr. Gail
    Sociology, architecture, urban planning and design, aesthethic theory
  • Scardapane , Dr. Joseph
    Psychologist; virtual reality technologies, psychological assessment, child and adolescent psychology, and meditation
  • Schepard, Andrew
    Family law, especially as it affects children; civil litigation
  • Sengupta , Kaushik
    Chinese products in worldwide distribution; supply chain management; the auto industry; quality related issues; logistics and purchasing.
  • Singer, Dr. Alan
    Social studies education, slavery in New York State, slavery curriculum
  • Varisco, Dr. DanVideo Icon
    Anthropology, Islam in the Middle East; Iraq; Yemen; Somalia
  • Wallace , Kathleen
    Ethics
  • Weber , Dr. Genevieve Video Icon
    Campus Climate and inclusion. Focus on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual Transgender (LGBT) issues on college campuses.
  • Weiss , David M.
    Health care in the United States
  • Wiley, James
    Latin America and the Caribbean
  • Zagano, Dr. Phyllis
    Religious Studies
  • Zhang , Yong
    Chinese businesses, international business, export promotion and marketing

Hofstra's experts are available for interviews. To contact the experts profiled here, please call Hofstra University's Public Relations office at (516) 463-6818.