Ray Jayawardhana

Dean of Science and Professor of Physics and Astronomy at York University

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Ray Jayawardhana Biography

Ray Jayawardhana is the dean of science and a professor of physics & astronomy at York University. A graduate of Yale and Harvard, he uses many of the world’s largest telescopes to explore planetary origins and diversity.

He is the co-author of more than 110 papers in scientific journals, and his findings have made headlines worldwide. He is also an award-winning writer whose articles have appeared in The Economist, The New York Times, The Boston Globe, Scientific American, and more. His research and writing have led to numerous accolades, including the Guggenheim Fellowship, the Rutherford Medal, the Steacie Prize, and the McLean Award. His book Strange New Worlds was the basis of “The Planet Hunters” television documentary on the CBC, while Neutrino Hunters won the CSWA Science in Society Book Award. Ray is also a popular speaker and a frequent commentator for the media.

An avid traveler, he has visited more than 55 countries, all seven continents, and the Arctic.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 06/19/2024.

Ray Jayawardhana Videos

  • Ray Jayawardhana: Waiting for a Supernova
  • Ray Jayawardhana - "Rocks, Ice and Penguins: Searching for Clues ...
  • Ray Jayawardhana on Studio 4 with Host Fanny Kiefer Part 1 of 2 ...

Ray Jayawardhana Books

  • Neutrino Hunters: The Thrilling Chase for a Ghostly Particle to Unlock the Secrets of the Universe
    Neutrino Hunters: The Thrilling Chase for a Ghostly Particle to Unlock the Secrets of the Universe
  • Strange New Worlds: The Search for Alien Planets and Life beyond Our Solar System
    Strange New Worlds: The Search for Alien Planets and Life beyond Our Solar System
  • Star Factories: The Birth of Stars and Planets (Turnstone Space Explorer Book)
    Star Factories: The Birth of Stars and Planets (Turnstone Space Explorer Book)

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