Bio Sketch

Dr. Triveni Goswami Mathur has a rich and varied experience of more than three decades in the field of Media & Communication. She is a Ph.D. from University of Pune. She has graduated in Communication & Journalism and is an M.A. in English from the University of Pune. Dr. Mathur is a former Director of the Symbiosis School of Media & Communication, Bengaluru and a Fulbright Scholar, USA.

• Education
  

  Ph.D. :

  PhD University of Pune, Pune, (2006)

  • Thesis Topic: ‘Magazines on the Internet: An analytical study of the production processes and readership of online periodicals of India.’

  Masters :

  • Post-graduate Degree in Communication & Journalism (1988), University of Pune –First Class First position
  • MA English, University of Pune, (1985 – 1987) – First Class
• Experience
  

  Academics

  • Board of Studies Member – Savitribai Phule Pune University (Pune University), Dibrugarh University, St. Mira’s College, Pune & Modern College of Arts and Science, Pune. Teach courses in: Reporting, Editing, Layout & Design, Feature Writing, Writing for New Media, Development Communication, Media Law and Ethics, Gender & Media, Contemporary India, Gandhi & peace making.
  • Deputy Director & Associate Professor: Symbiosis Centre for Media and Communication, Symbiosis International (Deemed University), Pune (November 2015 to January 2017): Besides teaching, responsible for academic completion, Internationalization, IQAC & NAAC requirements
  • Director & Associate Professor, Symbiosis School of Media and Communication, Bengaluru – a constituent of Symbiosis International (Deemed University), Pune, (January 2017 to April 2019) & Associate Professor (Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication, Pune, (April 2019 – August 2019)
  • Director: Complete institutional responsibility: Academic, HR, Finance, Administration etc.
  • Represented the University at the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), Bahrain in 2017 at the World Entrepreneurs Investment Forum to address a session on “Role of educational institutions in building a culture of entrepreneurship and innovation.
  • Fulbright Visiting Lecturer: Mary Baldwin University (formerly Mary Baldwin College, Staunton, Virginia, USA (August 2013 – December, 2013)
  • Taught Contemporary India in Dept. of Asian Studies, Indian Media Perspectives in Dept. of Mass Communication, Gandhi & Peacemaking in Dept. of Philosophy. Lectured at other universities like Winthrop University, James Madison University, Blue Ridge Community College and at community events and platforms on Indian culture, society and media.
  • Designed pedagogical guide of course on “Gandhi and Peacemaking” for a course in Department of Philosophy.
  • Conceptualized and edited book on “Courage to Embrace Peace.”
  • Editorial Board Member (2013-2016): The Virginia Review of Asian Studies (Indexed at Asia-Studies.com ISSN 2169-6306)
  • Visiting Professor & Faculty Research Guide (Study Abroad Program in India): Institute For Study Abroad (IFSA) – formerly The Alliance For Global Education – India Program – HQ Washington DC (A Study Abroad Program of US Universities). May 2010– May 2020
  • Designed and taught compulsory module ‘Contemporary India’; and elective ‘Gender & Media’ to students from US Universities.
  • Guided dissertation projects
  • Academic Director, Kaveri Group of Institutes, Pune (February, 2007–February, 2010)
  • Responsible for entire academic quality systems and processes, branding and communication from K-UG level
  • Lecturer (Ad-hoc), Department of Communication & Journalism, University of Pune, Pune (November 1999 – June 2001)
    • Taught courses in Journalism: Reporting, Editing, Layout & Design, Feature Writing, Writing for New Media, Development Communication, Media Law and Ethics
    • Visiting Lecturer: University of Pune, Department of Communication & Journalism, Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication (PG & UG), Fergusson College (BSc Physics- Mass Communication), ICFAI Business School, MIT School of Government, MM College of Commerce – Journalism Program under University of Pune, & Manipal University, Manipal.
    • Taught Contemporary India and Media Studies, Reporting, Editing, Layout & Design, Feature Writing, Writing for New Media, Development Communication, Media Law and Ethics
  • Voluntary contribution: guiding, mentoring and counselling Indian UG/PG students in formulating research proposals for higher education projects and scholarships to universities in USA and UK.

  Media Industry (Journalism)

  • The Indian Express: Reporter (1988 – 1989)
  • The Press Trust of India: Reporter (1989 – 1995)

  Freelance Work

  • Feature Writing for leading national newspapers.
  • Documentary script writer, Voice-Over Artiste, professional compere
  • Conceptualize and conduct communication workshops: International Librarians’ Network workshop (webcast), Media and Environment Workshops for TERI – The Energy And Resources Institute, teacher training programs at higher education level, faculty development programs.
  • Invited as Subject Expert and Resource person for “Key competency courses”, workshop on Syllabus Revision of Vocational Courses, University of Pune.
  • Invited as Key resource person for “Inter-cultural Communication and Sensitization” workshops for foreign students for Deccan Education Society, Pune.
  • Invited as participant in National Knowledge Commission meeting of heads of institutions of higher education and National Seminar on Education-Industry Linkages, Pune.
  • Conceptualized and executed unique international school partnership project “Bond Forever” for Commonwealth Youth Games 2008, held in Pune.
  • Developed website for a child rights organization – Germany-based Terres Des Hommes and wrote promotional column on Child Rights for The Times of India, Pune.
  • Acting in Assamese Theatre and Motion Pictures

  Corporate Engagement

  • Independent Director on Board of Directors, Johnson Controls Automotive Ltd. – (October 2014 to October, 2016)
  • Collaborated with Confederation of Indian Industries, Maharashtra on “Affirmative Action” project, Shri Firodia Trust (associated with Force Motors, Ltd. Pune) on Social Development Projects & Museum Communication Project.
  • Edited house journals for corporate houses – Bharat Forge Ltd, Hinoday, Tetra Pak, Algorythm
• Recognitions and Awards
  
  • Fulbright Visiting Lecturer Fellowship (2013-2014), Mary Baldwin University, VA, USA
  • Rotary International Group Study Exchange to USA (2002), California, USA
• Research Papers and Working Papers
  
  • Mathur Triveni (2016) “Media Literacy in a Mediated Society: The Indian Context” – Media Watch (Scopus Indexed)
  • Mathur Triveni (2016) India: Testing the Resilience and Strength in a Democracy Virginia Review of Asian Studies: 224-226 (Indexed in Asia-Studies.com ISSN 2169-6306 – VRAS is an annual on-line publication of the Virginia Consortium of Asian Studies)
  • Mathur Triveni (2015) Shaping India’s “Tryst with Destiny” Virginia Review of Asian Studies: 36-40 (Indexed in Asia-Studies.com ISSN 2169-6306 – VRAS is an annual on-line publication of the Virginia Consortium of Asian Studies)
  • Mathur Triveni (2014) Deciphering the Indian “Dance of Democracy” Virginia Review of Asian Studies: i-v (Indexed in Asia-Studies.com ISSN 2169-6306 – VRAS is an annual on-line publication of the Virginia Consortium of Asian Studies)
  • Mathur Triveni (Fall Issue 2013) Indian Women Through the Media Lens Virginia Review of Asian Studies: (Indexed in Asia-Studies.com ISSN 2169-6306 – VRAS is an annual on-line publication of the Virginia Consortium of Asian Studies)
  • Mathur Triveni (2015) Pune: Where the Modern and the Traditional Meet www.caesurae.org (Poetics of Cultural Translation E-journal ISSN 2454-9495)
  • Mathur Triveni (2003) Why Advertise on the Internet SIBM Essays in Management, published by Symbiosis Institute of Business Management
  • Mathur Triveni (2001) Copyrights and Ethics in Internet Journalism Internet Journalism Monograph, published by University of Pune, Department of Communication & Journalism.
• Books, Chapters and Technical Reports
  
  • Mathur Triveni (2013) Along The Red River. Zubaan, New Delhi (ISBN 978-93-81017-01-2)
  • Mathur Triveni and Sancheti Sonal (2011) Scripting Destiny. Ameya Prakashan, Pune (ISBN 978-93-80514-79-6)
  • Mashelkar Raghunath, Mathur Triveni, et al (eds) (2010) Timeless Inspirator – Reliving Gandhi. Sakal Publications, Pune (ISBN 978-93-80571-48-5)
  • Mathur Triveni (2013) (ed) The Courage to Embrace Peace. Published by Mary Baldwin University (formerly Mary Baldwin College), Staunton, Virginia, USA
  • Mathur Triveni (2015) (ed) . People…Performances … a theatrical odyssey. Published by C S Joshi, Pune.
  • Top iMamar Sathor by Anuradha Sarma Pujari, translated from Assamese to English, to be published.
  • Navalkatha –a biography, translated from Marathi to English, to be published
• Conference, Seminar Paper and Presentations
  
  • International Communication Association (ICA) Regional – Malaysia in October 2018. Plenary speaker lecture on “Media Transformation: Shifting Paradigms and Global Challenges”. Presented Research Paper on Inter-cultural communication and Identity: “Other’ing within India: A narrative enquiry into cross-cultural adaptation of Northeast Citizens.”
  • International Communication Association (ICA) Regional – Mumbai in December 2017 Research Paper on “Social inclusivity or self-actualisation: A mediated discourse analysis of Facebook posts of the elderly in urban India.”
  • Represented Symbiosis International (Deemed University) at the UNIDO World Entrepreneurs Investment Forum in Bahrain, October 2017.
  • Mathur, Triveni (2016) Media Literacy in a Mediated Society: The Indian Context, International Conference on Media and Communication, Symbiosis International University, Pune.
  • Mathur Triveni (2013) Women and Peacemaking: The India Story. International Panel Discussion on “Women and Peacemaking”, Mary Baldwin University, Staunton, Virginia USA
  • Mathur Triveni (2011) Importance of translation of literary texts to enhance cross-cultural communication. Seminar at the Northeast Literary Festival, New Delhi
  • Mathur Triveni (2003) Disseminating Women’s Information and Knowledge Through Media. Journal of International Conference on Empowering Women Through Information and Knowledge: From Oral Traditions to ICT, published as conference papers by SNDT Women’s University, Mumbai and Centre for Women’s Development Studies, New Delhi
  • Mathur Triveni (2001) Art of Development Reporting, National Seminar organised by Press Institute of India