Bandupriya Jayawardene

Bandupriya Jayawardene is affiliated with James Cook University. Their research focuses on exoplanet detection and stellar astronomy, particularly employing transit methods in open clusters and nearby stars. They completed a Professional Doctorate (Research) in 2015 examining extrasolar planets in NGC 4755. Key contributions include a multi-year study of Proxima Centauri published in the Astronomical Journal (2018).

• Education: Professional Doctorate (Research) - James Cook University (2015)

Research interests emphasize observational astronomy, with specializations in transit photometry, open cluster dynamics, and exoplanetary systems. Their work bridges theoretical astrophysics with observational techniques to characterize planetary systems.