Dr. Khushal Thakur is the Dean of Academic Affairs at NIMS University, Rajasthan, India, with over a decade of experience in higher education leadership, academic transformation, and institutional excellence. He is passionate about building purpose-driven education that equips learners not only with knowledge, but with the mindset, skills, and values to create meaningful impact in society.

Holding a Ph.D. in Electronics & Communication Engineering, Dr. Thakur has led initiatives in curriculum innovation, academic quality, faculty development, and industry-academia collaboration. His work focuses on creating agile learning ecosystems where education fosters curiosity, innovation, ethical leadership, and lifelong learning.

As a Judge for the QS Reimagine Education Awards & Conference, Dr. Thakur brings a learner-centric perspective to evaluating innovations that redefine teaching, learning, and institutional impact, with a strong emphasis on educational experiences that prepare graduates to thrive in an ever-evolving world.