Campus Director's Profile
Air Commodore Kedar Thaakar
Campus Director, NFSU (I) Campus Uganda
Air Commodore Kedar Thaakar serves as the Campus Director of NFSU Uganda, providing strategic and academic leadership for all operations at the campus. With a distinguished career in the Indian Armed Forces and academia, he brings a unique blend of operational discipline, security expertise, and educational vision to this pioneering international initiative.
Key Responsibilities
- Overall strategic direction and operational management of NFSU Uganda Campus
- Academic programme delivery and quality assurance in coordination with NFSU India
- Faculty recruitment, development, and performance oversight
- Liaison with the Government of Uganda, diplomatic missions, and partner institutions
- Student welfare, campus development, and community engagement
- Research promotion and international academic collaboration
Message from the Director
"It is my great privilege to lead the National Forensic Sciences University, Uganda Campus — India's first offshore public university campus. We stand at the forefront of a historic mission: to build world-class forensic and security capabilities across the African continent. Our commitment is to provide the highest quality education, nurture innovative research, and develop professionals who will serve justice and security across nations."