Narayanan Jayaraman

Narayanan Jayaraman is the Thomas R. Williams-Wells Fargo Professor of Finance at the Scheller College of Business, Georgia Institute of Technology. He holds a Ph.D. in Finance from the University of Pittsburgh and has academic degrees from IIM Calcutta and IIT Madras. He is a full-time faculty member with extensive contributions to finance research and education.

• Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh, Katz Graduate School of Business
• MBA, Indian Institute of Management – Calcutta
• B.Tech., Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology – Madras

His research focuses on Corporate Governance, Mergers and Acquisitions, Corporate Financial Distress, Options and Equity Market Linkages, Experimental Finance, and Entrepreneurial Finance. He has published in top journals such as the Journal of Finance, Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis, and Strategic Management Journal. His work explores behavioral biases, board effectiveness, cross-border deals, and market reactions to corporate events.

The 15 most recent publications reveal a consistent focus on corporate governance dynamics, behavioral influences in finance, and international financial markets. Themes include CEO overconfidence, director busyness, cultural distance in M&As, and investor attention. His research combines empirical analysis with theoretical insight, often leveraging large datasets and international samples.

• Best Paper Award, Pacific-Basin Conference
• Outstanding Author Contribution, Emerald Literati Awards (2015)
• Best Paper, India Finance Conference (2018, 2019)
• Georgia Tech Teaching Hall of Fame (2014)
• Ernest Scheller Jr. Award (2020)
• Distinguished Alumnus Award, IIM Calcutta (2023)

Dr. Jayaraman has advised numerous research projects and collaborated with scholars across institutions. He has served on editorial and program committees, including the Financial Management Association. He has secured research recognition through citations in major media outlets and has contributed to executive education and consulting. His service to Georgia Tech was recognized with the 2010 Outstanding Service Award.

He is actively involved in the academic community through conference presentations, peer review, and leadership in professional associations such as the Eastern Financial Association. His research continues to influence both academic discourse and corporate practice.