Caltech’s new president is a couple months into the job — here’s what you should know about him

Caltech president Ray Jayawardhana at his announcement ceremony at Caltech in Pasadena on January 6, 2026.(Christina House / Los Angeles Times / Getty Images)Ray Jayawardhana, a seasoned astrophysicist and university administrator, officially took over as Caltech’s 10th president on July 1.…