Jayemer O. Miranda is a higher education quality assurance leader currently serving as an SQM Assistant Director, with strong expertise in institutional effectiveness, academic quality systems, and international benchmarking. He plays a key role in advancing educational excellence and aligning institutional practices with global standards, particularly in emerging and rapidly developing academic environments.

He is actively involved in global rankings and impact initiatives, including the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings, where he contributes to institutional strategies aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. He is also engaged in preparations for ISO 21001:2025 Educational Organizations Management System (EOMS) certification, demonstrating his commitment to internationally recognized frameworks for education quality.

A Certified WURI Mentor, Jayemer leads his institution’s participation in the World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI), guiding the development and submission of innovative project proposals. Under his leadership, his institution achieved recognition as one of the Top 400 Most Innovative Universities in the WURI 2025 rankings, a notable milestone given that the institution is only in its second year of operations. His work in WURI reflects his strong advocacy for innovation, real-world impact, and transformative academic practices.

His expertise also includes process improvement, strategic reporting, and data-driven decision-making, contributing to a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. He brings a forward-looking perspective that integrates quality assurance, global engagement, and institutional transformation.

As a judge for the QS Reimagine Education Awards, Jayemer contributes a well-rounded and practitioner-driven perspective on educational innovation, grounded in his hands-on experience with international rankings, accreditation standards, and institutional development in a rapidly evolving higher education landscape.