The New Jersey City University School of Business has name Dr. J.D. Jayaraman, the chair of their finance department, as their new interim dean, succeeding Dr. Marvin Walker.
“I am deeply honored to serve as the Interim Dean of the School of Business at NJCU. My primary goal is to foster an enriching and inclusive environment that enhances the educational journey of our diverse student body,” Jayaraman said in a statement.
“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.”
As the chair of the Department of Finance, 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, 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.
Walker had been serving in a temporary dual role as interim Dean of the School of Business and as the Dean of the College of Professional Studies, where he will continue to lead the college’s efforts. Dr. Walker graciously led the School for a full academic year.
“We are grateful that over the past year, NJCU’s School of Business has been led by a strong and caring leader in Dr. Walker,” noted Interim Provost and Executive Vice President of Academic Affairs Dr. Donna Adair Breault.
“As our university continues to evolve and we realign our efforts with our revitalized mission and first-ever Academic Master Plan, 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 NJCU he has been a thoughtful and creative leader, and his diverse professional and academic experience will serve our students and faculty well.”
