Gayan Jayakody

Gayan Jayakody is a Lecturer in Engineering Management at the School of Physics, Engineering and Technology, University of York. He holds a BEng and PhD in Electronic Engineering from the University of York (UK), alongside an MBA from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura and an MFE from the University of Colombo. His career includes prior roles at public and private universities in Sri Lanka while completing advanced degrees part-time.

Research interests transitioned from physical sciences to management disciplines, focusing on Management of Technology, Innovation Strategies, Entrepreneurship, Organisational Behaviour, and pedagogical practices in higher education. Key achievements include the Kathleen Marry Scott Prize for PhD research (2004) and prestigious scholarships supporting his academic journey.

• Awards: Kathleen Marry Scott Prize, ORS Scholarship, York Research Studentship
• Education: PhD/BEng (York), MBA (Sri Jayewardenepura), MFE (Colombo)

While no specific grants are detailed, his interdisciplinary work bridges engineering and management education. No lab affiliations explicitly mentioned in text.