Anand Jayaraman, Ph.D.

Education

Ph.D., Physics, University of Pittsburgh
B.Tech., Engineering Physics, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA)

Biography

Dr. Anand Jayaraman is a quantitative finance expert, researcher, and educator whose work integrates artificial intelligence, financial markets, and advanced analytics. He earned a Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Pittsburgh and a Bachelor of Technology in Engineering Physics from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay. His academic career includes research and teaching appointments at Duke University, Pennsylvania State University, and Case Western Reserve University. Dr. Jayaraman specializes in quantitative investing, algorithmic trading, economic forecasting, risk management, and the application of artificial intelligence in financial analysis. As a holder of the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) designation, he brings extensive expertise in alternative investments and portfolio management. Throughout his career, he has managed investment portfolios and hedge fund strategies exceeding $100 million in assets. His scholarly contributions include publications and presentations in quantitative finance, forecasting, and analytics.