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Nirmala Rao

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Vice Chancellor at Krea University

Nirmala Rao is a distinguished political scientist and the Vice-Chancellor of Krea University. Her career in academic leadership includes serving as Vice-Chancellor of the Asian University for Women and Pro-Director at SOAS, University of London. She holds a PhD from the University of London and has published extensively on urban governance.

Born in Hyderabad, India, Nirmala was raised in a traditional South Indian culture but was transformed by the opportunity to study at top Indian universities. She has served as a trustee for United World Schools, a UK-based educational charity, and is passionate about advancing educational opportunities for women.

In 2011, she was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for her services to scholarship.

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Experience
3 Years
Current Role
Vice Chancellor
Job Level
Mid-senior
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Higher Education Leadership
Her career is defined by senior leadership roles, including Vice-Chancellor and Pro-Director at several universities, shaping academic and governance structures.
Urban Governance
As a political scientist, her core academic expertise and extensive publications focus on comparative politics, public policy, and the governance of major metropolitan areas.
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Career

Work history

8-2022
Vice Chancellor
Krea University
2-2022
Vice chancellor
Asian University for Women
Pro Director
SOAS University of London
Pro Warden/Professor of Politics
Goldsmiths, University of London
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Education
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
Queen Mary University of London
MPhil
Jawaharlal Nehru University
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