
Current Academic Role & Responsibilities
I provide academic, administrative, and strategic leadership for the institute, aiming for excellence in teaching, research, student development, and institutional growth. My responsibilities include academic planning, curriculum development, faculty mentoring, quality assurance, accreditation-related initiatives, and fostering collaborations with industry and academic partners. I oversee the effective implementation of institutional policies, support innovation in teaching and learning, and promote a vibrant academic environment that prepares students for the evolving media and communication landscape.
In addition, I actively engage in teaching, research, and scholarly activities. I guide and supervise research scholars in the areas of media and communication, supporting quality research and knowledge creation. Through Multimedia Resource Centre, I am involved in the conceptualization, production, and dissemination of a wide range of audio-visual content, including educational, promotional, and documentary productions, contributing to the institute’s outreach, visibility, and creative engagement initiatives.
Subjects Currently Teaching
| Subject | Semester / Year |
|---|---|
| Human Communication | 1 sem BAMC |
| Broadcast media Histrionics | 4 sem MAMC |
| Radio News & Studio Production | 3rd sem MAMC |
| Media Writing | 2 sem MAMC |
Academic Qualifications
| Degree | Specialisation | Institute | yearOfPassing |
|---|---|---|---|
| BBM | Business Management | Poornaprajna College, uduppi, Mangalore University | 1992 |
| M S Communication | Media & Communication | Manipal Institute of Communication, MAHE, Manipal | 2008 |
| PhD | Media Studies | Manipal Institute of Communication, MAHE, Manipal | 2017 |
Experience
| Institution / Organisation | Designation | Tenure |
|---|---|---|
| Manipal Institute of Communication | Director | March 2025 till date |
| Manipal Institute of Communication | HoD Media Studies, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor | Aug 2010 till March 2025 |
| Technische Hochschule Bremen, Germany | Erasmus Mundus Scholar | Aug 2015-July 2016 |
| MAHE Dubai Campus, UAE | Senior Lecturer | Aug 2006 to July 2010 |
| Manipal Institute of Communication, MAHE, Manipal | Lecturer | Aug 2002-Juy 2006 |
| ANWIC, MIC, Manipal | Project Associate | June 2000 to July 2002 |
| Muscat Institute of Computer Education, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman | Trainer | Oct 1995-Jan 1996 |
| ICDS Ltd, Manipal, Bangalore | Officer | March 1994 - Aug 1995 |
| Dolphin International Ltd, New Delhi | Executive | July 1992-Jan 1994 |