Astrophysicist Ray Jayawardhana Named Caltech's 10th President
Originally Published 5 days ago — by Caltech
Dr. Ray Jayawardhana, a renowned astrophysicist and academic leader, has been appointed as Caltech's tenth president, starting July 1, 2026, bringing a strong background in research, administration, and public engagement to advance the institute's mission of fundamental research and exploration.