PhD

• PhD- Journalism (Utkal University)

Masters

• Journalism & Mass Communication, Utkal University

Bachelors

• Psychology (Honours), BJB College,Bhubaneswar

Others

• UGC-NET (Journalism & Mass Communication)

Teaching Areas

• Public Relations and Corporate Communication
• Introduction to Mass Communication
• Development Communication
• Media Literacy
• Global Journalism
• Business Communication
• Political Communication
• Media and Cultural Studies

Research Interest

• Public Relations and Corporate Communication
• Documentary Films
• Development Communication
• Media Literacy

Film Appreciation Course – FTII, Pune

• Film Appreciation Course

Udemy

• Career Coaching Certification: Public Relations
• Media Monitoring: Guide to Online Reputation Management
• How to make a Public Relations Communications Plan

Poynter.News University

• Beyond the Inverted Pyramid: Creating Alternative Story Forms
• The Lead Lab
• How to Effectively Teach Online
• Clear, Strong Writing for Broadcast Journalism
• Powerful Writing: Leverage Your Video and Sound
• Hands-On Fact-Checking: A Short Course
• Introduction to Online Journalism conducted by Reuters and Facebook Journalism Project

• May 2013 onward: Assistant Professor and HOD, Birla School of Communication, Birla Global University, Bhubaneswar.
• Dec 2009- April2013: Senior Faculty, Sambad School of Media and Culture, Bhubaneswar
• Jun 2008-Dec 2009: Lecturer, Orissa Institute of Media Sciences &Culture, Bhubaneswar.
• Sep 2005- Apr 2008: Faculty, P.G Dept. of Journalism, Ravenshaw University, Cuttack.
• Guest Faculty- Biju Patnaik Film & Television Institute of India, Odisha, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bhubaneswar Kendra, ICFAI, Cuttack, Odisha.

• Imparting Pre-Placement Training in association with Centre for Corporate Relations at Birla Global University.
• Member, PR and Media Relations Cell, Birla Global University.
• Invited as a Trainer and Keynote Speaker for the five day Training Programme of Government PR Officers by IIMC, Dhenkanal.
• Invited as Speaker in the National Conference on Public Relations organized by Institute of Media Studies, I & PR Department, Govt. of Odisha and Utkal University.
• Created and Delivered a short term course on PR and Image Management in association with PRCI and Rotary.
• Moderated a session in the National Conclave on Media and Social Responsibility organized by Institute of Media Studies.
• Invited by NABM(P) AIR & Doordarshan for conducting a workshop for the programme officers.
• Invited by Gopabandhu Academy of Administration for training OIS officers.
• Invited by CIFA as Media Expert for ‘Effective Science Communication’.
• Moderator, External, Examiner & Question-Setter (Journalism & Mass Communication) for various universities and colleges of Odisha.
• Resource person for the FDP organised by BIMTECH, G.NOIDA at Bhubaneswar.
• Invited as Guest Faculty by Biju Patnaik Film and Television Institute, Cuttack, Odisha.
• Rapporteur for various seminars of Central Sahitya Akademi, BIMTECH at Bhubaneswar.
• Resource person for the workshop on ‘News Report Writing’ organised by Red Cross for teachers of various colleges of Odisha.
• Addressed the sub-editors and reporters of ‘The Samaja’ a leading Odia daily on ‘Mass Media Research and its Relevance for ‘The Samaja’.
• Translated twenty stories from Odia to English for the UNFPA sponsored programme ‘Dignity of Girl Child’ and ‘Role Models from Backward Regions of Odisha’ published in Sambad newspaper

Journal Articles

• Documentary Films- Creating Narratives of Social Change Through Factual Storytelling.
  (Vol-9, Issue-4 Edition –Aug2019)
  International Journal of Communication and Media Studies
  ISSN:2250-0014
• Diffusion of Good Governance Practices through Documentary Films for Social Change- An Exploration
  Vol No XXI ,2020, January-June 2020
  Public Administration Review, Utkal University
  ISSN: 2249-3360
• ICT Enabled Citizen Journalism and its Impact on Social Change-Capability and Consequence
  Vol. No. 23, 2021, Issue No.-1 January-June 2021
  Public Administration Review, Utkal University
  ISSN: 2249-3360
• Creating Effective You Tube Advertisements for Enhanced User Engagement
  Volume: 5 Issue:2 (Mar-Apr 2023) Page 17-23
  International Journal of Arts, Humanities and Social Studies
  ISSN: 2582-3647
• Rising Popularity of Internet Memes in India: A Media Psychology Perspective
  Volume-2 Issue-3, March 2023
  Indian Journal of Social Science and Literature
  ISSN: 2583-0643
• Use of Media Literacy in Countering Negative Impact of On-Screen Violence
  Vol. 27, No. 1-2 (January-June, 2023)
  Communication Today
  ISSN 0975-217X
• The Emergence of Mobile Journalism in India: Current Practices and New Insights
  International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews
  July 2023, Volume 10, Issue 3
  ISSN 2348-1269
• The Art of Writing Documentary Film Reviews: Confluence of Cinema and Critique
  Vol. 10. Issue.3. 2023 (July-Sept.)
  International Journal of English Language, Literature and Translation Studies
  ISSN-2349-9451
• The Role of Mass Media in Enhancing Scientific Temper among University Students
  Vol.15 / Issue 83 / Apr / 2024
  Indian Journal of Natural Sciences. (Web of Science)
  ISSN: 0976-0997

Monographs

• Media in the time of COVID-19 (IIMC,Dhenkanal)
  Chapter: ‘Deconstructing the Infodemic during Covid-19 Pandemic- Characterization and Detection’
  ISBN No. 9789354077388

Chapter in books (With ISSN/ISBN Number):

• Communication 4.0-Communication in a Digital Age (IMS & CEC)
  Book Chapter: ‘Web Documentaries-The Synergy between Documentary Films and Digital Technology’
  ISBN No.9789353910464
• Studies in Management (BGU Publication)
  Book Chapter: ‘The Role of Public Relations in Corporate Image Management: An Insight
  ISBN No.9789382885931

Conference Proceedings:

• 1)‘Documentary Films as Tools of Soft Power and Cultural Diplomacy’ at the three day International conference Indian Trade & Commerce: Past, Present and Future organized by Institute of Media Studies, ICHR & ICSSR at Bhubaneswar on 17-19 March, 2018. ISBN No: 9788193216767
• 2)‘Ethical Practice- The Life Blood of Journalism’ at the National Conclave on Media and Social Responsibility organized by Institute of Media Studies at Bhubaneswar on 3-4 May, 2017 ISBN No.9789381693077

Papers Presented

• 1)Presented a paper titled “Ethical Communication-Sine Qua Non for Building Corporate Reputation”, at the National seminar on Emerging trends in Commerce- An Edge organized by Dept. of Commerce ,St. Joseph’s College, Hyderabad on 19th December, 2013.
• 2)Presented a paper titled “Media as a Catalyst for Rural Development”, at the national seminar on ‘India’s approach to Rural development in 21st Century organized by Dept. of Economics, Ravenshaw University, Cuttack on 18–19 October, 2014
• 3) Presented a paper titled “Leveraging Edutainment for Inclusive Development” at the ICSSR sponsored two- day national seminar Reconstructing Development and its Discontents in India: Problems, Paradoxes and Possibilities organized by Dept. Of Sociology, Ravenshaw University, Cuttack on 14- 15 November, 2015
• 4) Presented a paper titled “Redefining PR in the Digital Age” at the national seminar ‘New challenges for PR professionals in the Changing Paradigm’ organized by Public Relations Council of India, at Bhubaneswar on Dec 19,2015
• 5) Contributed an article titled ‘Creating New Age Communicators’ to www.shiksha.com, the leading education portal of the country.(https://www.shiksha.com/masscommunicationmedia/articles/creating-new-age-communicators-blogId-12693) Date: May 26, 2106
• 6) Presented a paper titled ‘ Getting Success in Public Relations- A Primer’ at the national seminar Public relations: An Effective Tool for Peace and Progress organized by Public Relations Council of India in association with East Coast Railway at Bhubaneswar held on Nov 26, 2016.
• 7) Presented a paper titled ‘Documentary Films, Social Change and Good Governance: An Exposition’ at the national conclave on Public Relations: An Effective Tool for Good Governance organized by Birla Global University and Public Relations Council of India at Bhubaneswar on 20 Jan,2018.
• 8)Presented a paper titled ‘ Participatory Videos as Instruments of Social Emancipation’ at the one day national workshop on ‘Media and Society’ organized by Dept. of Journalism and Mass Communication, Utkal University at Bhubaneswar on 7th April, 2018
• 9)Presented a paper titled ‘Media on the Watch- Making Public Services Delivery Accountable’ at the two day national seminar on Governance of Public Service Delivery in India- Issues and Challenges organized by Department of Public Administration, Utkal University and ICSSR at Bhubaneswar on 14 & 15 April,2018
• 10)Presented a paper titled ‘Unravelling the Symbiosis between Public Relations, CSR and Corporate Reputation’ at the one day national PR conclave organized by Institute of Media Studies, I&PR Dept., Govt. of Odisha and Utkal University on the theme ‘Strengthening Democracy and Role of PR’, at Bhubaneswar on April 21,2018
• 11)Presented a paper titled ‘Documentary Films as Instrument for Amelioration- Understanding their Strategic Role in Disaster Preparedness’ at the two-day ICSSR sponsored international seminar on ‘Disaster Risk Reduction and Community Resilience:Developing Policy Options’ organized by PG Dept. of Public Administration, Utkal University and OSDMA at Bhubaneswar on 20th-21st September,2019

Webinars Attended: National

• Navigating the Covid-19 Infodemic (FactShala)
• Emerging Communication Scenario and its Impact on Digital Public Relations
• Rigour in Communication and Mass Media Research: Theories and Praxis
• Unfolding Opportunities (Public Relations, Advertising and Event Management)-2020
• Investigative Journalism
  

  Webinars Attended: International

• New Wave in South Asian Cinema
• Digital and Media Literacy in Disinformation Age (Six Days)
• Countering Fake News, Misinformation and Sensationalism
• International Media and Covid 19: Challenge for Journalists and Educators-1
• International Media and Covid 19: Challenge for Journalists and Educators-2
• Indian Mass Media with special reference to New Media
• Public Health Management: COVID 19
• Film Making through Mobile: Opportunities during Lockdown
• IAMCR India: Media and Communication Research (Five Days)
• Need for Gender Research on COVID-19 Global Pandemic: Challenges and Prospects
• Leveraging Platforms, Pots and Posters: Breakthroughs in Communication for Social Change
• Artificial Intelligence in Journalism

• Executive Member, Public Relations Society of India (PRSI), Bhubaneswar Chapter

• Cleared ARPIT Examination (Annual Refresher Programme in Teaching)- 2019 with the highest grade A(>80) in the course – COMMUNICATION EDUCATION AT CROSSROADS, conducted by Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India on 30/03/2019.
• Completed two-weeks Faculty Development Programme on ‘GENDERED CONTOURS OF THE PANDEMIC : REINVENTING PUBLIC POLICY AND LEADERSHIP TRANSFORMATION’ organized by Rama Devi Women’s University, Odisha & Miranda House, University of Delhi from August 24- September 7 , 2020
• A TWO-WEEK ONLINE INTER DISCIPLINARY REFRESHER COURSE IN FILM STUDIES from 23 August – 4 September 2021 organized by RAMANUJAN COLLEGE, UNIVERSITY OF DELHI under the aegis of the Ministry of Education,Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching
• Successfully Completed Online Two Week Interdisciplinary Refresher Course in “Contemporary Media Skills, Scope and Challenges” from 7 to 21 September, 2021 organized by Ramanujan College, University of Delhi under the aegis of the Ministry of Education, Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching.
• Completed successfully AICTE Training And Learning (ATAL) Academy Online FDP on “Branding of Higher Education Institutes for Enhanced Outcomes” from 13/09/2021 to 17/09/2021 at National Institute of Technical Teachers Training & Research.
• ATAL-AICTE Online FDP on “CINEMATIC COMMUNICATION” from 2021-06-14 to 2021-06-18 at Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism and Communication (MCNUJC) Bhopal.
• ATAL-AICTE Online FDP on “INCULCATING CREATIVITY: TOOLS FOR EFFECTIVE THINKING” from 2021-07-07 to 2021-07-11 at National Institute of Fashion Technology,Hyderabad.
• ATAL-AICTE Online FDP on “BASIC COURSE IN SMARTPHONE JOURNALISM” from 16/08/2021 to 20/08/2021 at Film and Television Institute of India.
• Two-Week Lecture Series on ‘Contemporary Critical Theories’ by Daath Voyage, International Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies in English. 25 August – 07 September, 2020.
• Two Day Faculty Development Program on ‘Developing Collaborative Proposal’ conducted by Birla Global University.
• National workshop on “Research Methodology for Research Scholars” organized by BIMTECH and ICSSR.