Experts Guide
Director of Geospatial Analysis Lab
Harney Science Center 440G
Expertise: Ecosystem ecology,
Landscape ecology,
Hydrology,
Geomorphology,
Ecosystem modeling,
Natural hazard modeling,
Remote sensing,
Geographic information systems (GIS),
Geospatial analysis
Dr. Saah has been broadly trained as an environmental scientist with expertise in a number of areas including: landscape ecology, ecosystem ecology, hydrology, geomorphology, ecosystem modeling, natural hazard modeling, remote sensing, geographic information systems (GIS) and geospatial analysis. He has used these skills to conduct research primarily at the landscape level in a variety of systems. Dr. Saah has participated in research projects throughout the United States and Internationally.…
Assistant Professor
Cowell Hall 306
Expertise: Simulation,
Telehealth,
Homecare
Lisa is a proud triple USF Don earning her BSN, MSN and DNP from USF SONHP. She has over 38 years of healthcare experience in clinical, education, and leadership. She is active in the USF Alumni Association and is an active member of many nursing organizations. She was instrumental in establishing simulation at SONHP and has spoken locally, regionally, and nationally on simulation. Lisa was the Director of the Clinical Performance and Simulation Centers and was instrumental in implementing…
Adjunct Professor
Koret Hagan Gym
Laura Sachs, BA, ACE, RYT, NCTMB, a mind/body expert with over 20 years experience in the health and fitness field is the creator of the E-MOTION ® Body/Mind Fitness Video, Relaxation and Yoga Walk (CD) Programs. She has created fitness content for Soma Management’s, somagirls.tv/health web site. She has presented workshops for IDEA and has written workouts and articles for IDEA Source, Shape, Fit Yoga, Natural Health, and American Fitness Magazine. Her article, “Firm Buttocks or…
Associate Professor
Kalmanovitz Hall 237
Sadia Saeed is a historical sociologist with substantive interests in religion and politics, international human rights, and global inequalities. Her first book Politics of Desecularization: Law and the Minority Question in Pakistan (Cambridge University Press, 2017) examines the contentious relationship between Islam, nationalism, and rights of religious minorities in colonial India and Pakistan. It received the 2016-2017 Book Prize from the American Institute of Pakistan Studies (AIPS). Her…
Assistant Professor
SFH 210
Expertise: Economic History,
Renewable Energy & Energy Technologies,
Ecological Economics,
Climate Change,
Development Engineering
Dr. Jalel Sager is a globally recognized leader in distributed renewable energy technologies, and the historical evolution of economic and energy systems. His mission at USF centers on research and service that addresses linked climate change-equity challenges, and training the next generation of energy leaders.
In 2006 Dr. Sager began to focus his career on addressing sustainability and climate change, after years spent working as a writer. Also concerned with development and equity issues, he…
Adjunct Professor
Kalmanovitz Hall 388
Mark Salfi earned his MA in Comparative Literature at UC San Diego, combining interests in Spanish, English, Italian, film, and cultural studies. During and after his graduate career, he taught in the Department of Linguistics and the Department of Literature at UCSD. Salfi has been working as an adjunct professor at USF since 1997. He received the Distinguished Adjunct Teaching Award in 2012 and the Innovations in Instruction Award in 2014.
Adjunct Professor
Expertise: Complex cross-border planning and structuring of multinational operations considering BEPS and the TCJA,
Cross-border structuring for companies in the digital asset industry,
Cross-border supply chain planning, mergers and acquisitions, reorganizations, and joint venture structuring,
Transfer pricing planning and compliance,
Application of global tax treaty provisions and determination of tax treaty benefits
Javier is a Tax Partner at BPM LLP and has over 21 years of distinguished international tax experience. He serves global clients in a wide range of industries, including technology, e-commerce, fintech and cryptocurrency / digital assets, financial services, life sciences, and traditional manufacturing and distribution.
His curriculum has a technical focus on the substantive rules and application of U.S. international tax statutes and regulations. He enjoys travel, food, and wine, and when time…
Adjunct Professor
Expertise: TV/Film directing ,
TV/Film producing ,
African American, Caribbean, and Latin cultural studies,
Poetry,
Prose,
Screenwriting,
Film theory
Salnave's passion for producing narratives rooted in issues of community, upward mobility, and urban life are born of her interests in the study and portrayal of diversity in film/television, and her desire to create positive narratives in media. Her work has screened at film festivals across the world and she holds several awards for her documentary work. Salnave has worked in the entertainment industry in Television Development under Brian Grazer at IMAGINE Entertainment, Produced on…
Assistant Professor
Expertise: Psychology,
Clinical psychology
Maria Cristina Samaco-Zamora is a Clinical Psychologist. She completed her doctorate degree from Ateneo de Manila University, Philippines. Her areas of interest are Wellness Psychology and Personality. She has worked with children and adults in the areas of intelligence assessments, psycho-emotional assessment, and various forms of therapy.