Professor Garfield Young

Professor Garfield Young is Vice President and Chief Operations and Projects Officer at the University of Technology, Jamaica, where he provides executive leadership for the University’s operations, infrastructure, and capital development portfolio. Previously, he served as Dean of the Faculty of the Built Environment for nine years. 

With more than 30 years of experience in higher education, Professor Young has distinguished himself as an academic leader, educator, researcher, and built environment professional. His research interests centre on geomatics education, professional curriculum development, and the advancement of surveying and geospatial sciences.

Professor Young has led numerous consultancy assignments and special projects across the Caribbean, addressing challenges in the built environment, infrastructure development, and sustainable development. His professional experience includes service as a District Surveyor with the Government of the Turks and Caicos Islands and as Survey Manager with a private surveying firm in Kingston, Jamaica.

He holds a PhD in Geomatics from the University of Nottingham, UK; a Master of Engineering in Geomatics Engineering from the University of New South Wales, Australia; and undergraduate qualifications in Land Surveying and Management Studies from the University of Technology, Jamaica and The University of the West Indies, respectively.

Professor Young has received recognition for his contributions to education and professional practice. His honours include the President’s Award for Instructional Excellence from UTech and the Land Surveyors’ Association of Jamaica Award for Distinguished Service to Surveying Education. A Commonwealth Academic Staff Scholar, he was also named the Jamaica Association of Administrative Professionals’ All-Island Boss of the Year in 2017.