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JERSEY CITY, N.J. |  (Ұ������) has announced that , the chair of the, has been appointed the new interim dean of the Ұ������ .

Dr. Jayaraman brings a wealth of academic and industry experience to his new role as the interim dean. His unique interdisciplinary background includes a Ph.D. in Finance from Oklahoma State University and additional graduate degrees in Educational Psychology and Cognitive Science from Columbia University.

As the chair of the Department of Finance, Dr. Jayaraman has been instrumental in creating innovative undergraduate and graduate programs in Business Analytics, Data Science, and Financial Technology. His research spans financial literacy, educational data mining, AI for social good, and the application of machine learning in finance, with numerous publications in peer-reviewed journals.

Before making the career transition to higher education and academia, Dr. Jayaraman gained over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry, primarily in the areas of algorithmic trading, risk management, energy markets, and financial technology. His experience includes executive leadership roles at Bloomberg L.P., Citigroup, and several financial technology companies, where he specialized in risk management, quantitative modeling and financial trading technology. This blend of academic and practical expertise informs his approach to preparing students for the evolving business landscape.

Dr. Jayaraman is committed to community engagement and service. He serves on the board for various non-profit organizations. He has also served in leadership roles in professional organizations in New Jersey.

Dr. Jayaraman succeeds , who had been serving in a temporary dual role as interim Dean of the School of Business and as the permanent Dean of the, where he will continue to lead the college’s efforts. Dr. Walker graciously led the School for a full academic year.

., Interim Provost and Executive Vice President of Academic Affairs, said: “We are grateful that over the past year, Ұ������’s School of Business has been led by a strong and caring leader in Dr. Walker. As our university continues to evolve and we realign our efforts with our and first-ever, we know that Dr. Jayaraman will provide exemplary leadership for a school that offers dynamic undergraduate and graduate programs that prepare our students for high-demand fields. Throughout his academic career at Ұ������ he has been a thoughtful and creative leader and his diverse professional and academic experience will serve our students and faculty well.”

Dr. Jayaraman said: “I am deeply honored to serve as the Interim Dean of the School of Business at Ұ������. My primary goal is to foster an enriching and inclusive environment that enhances the educational journey of our diverse student body. We will focus on empowering our students with the essential skills, global insights, and practical experiences needed to thrive in today's dynamic business landscape.”
 

About Ұ������: 
Ұ������ is a comprehensive public regional institution of higher learning located in Jersey City, N.J., dedicated to the development of our students, our city, our communities, and our state. We are a game-changing force for our students and have been recognized as one of the top colleges in the nation improving their upward economic mobility. In fact, Ұ������ has been ranked No. 1 in New Jersey and Top 10 in the nation in the CollegeNET Social Mobility Index for 2023. Whether enrolled in one of our undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral programs at our three locations, Ұ������ students have access to an affordable, diverse environment, and an exceptionally supportive faculty. This prepares them to go on to become the next generation of workers and leaders who improve their communities and the State of New Jersey.

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Contact: 
Ira Thor, Associate Vice President for University Communications | ithor@njcu.edu | 201-200-3301