Jayanth Narayanan

Jayanth Narayanan is an Associate Professor in the Management & Organization Development group at Northeastern University, with a joint appointment in the Bouve School of Health Sciences. Previously, he served as an Associate Professor at the NUS Business School and held academic positions at IMD Business School in Switzerland.

Education:

• PhD in Organizational Behavior, London Business School
• MBA, XLRI, Jamshedpur, India
• Bachelor of Engineering, RVCE, Bangalore, India

Dr. Narayanan's research explores the intersection of human biology, mindfulness, and organizational behavior. His work investigates how mindfulness practices influence well-being and reduce affective polarization, how social power dynamics shape workplace interactions, and how biological factors impact decision-making. He is currently pioneering research on the effects of psychedelics on well-being in healthy individuals. His interdisciplinary approach spans psychology, management, and health sciences.

His recent publications reveal a strong focus on mindfulness interventions in reducing political polarization, fairness in algorithmic hiring, and the role of cooperation in negotiations. These works are published in top journals such as Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, and Nature Communications, reflecting both theoretical and applied impact.

Scientific Awards:

• Distinguished Alumni Award, XLRI Jamshedpur
• Outstanding Educator Award, National University of Singapore

Dr. Narayanan has extensive experience teaching executives globally and coaching startup founders on personal well-being as a foundation for entrepreneurial success. Before academia, he co-founded one of India’s largest skills assessment companies, bringing practical entrepreneurial insight into his academic work. While specific advisees are not listed, his collaborative publication record suggests active mentorship and research leadership.

He is engaged in interdisciplinary research teams focusing on mindfulness, negotiation, and well-being, often collaborating with scholars across institutions on global issues such as pandemic behavior and social cohesion.