A more appropriate sentence for “I hope you are the right person to ask.” [closed]
Solution 1:
Dear Professor Zoom,
I am studying psolimestry, and my research has revealed that you are an expert in this field.
I would be very grateful if you could find the time to resolve some of my doubts.
The first matter I find difficult to understand is . . .
I am also struggling with a contradiction between . . .
I do hope you can advise me.
Yours sincerely,
Weather Vane
Solution 2:
I think personal choice is going to be the deciding factor here. I would say, "I assume I am addressing this question to the right person(s)."