Current Academic Role & Responsibilities
Dr. Padmakumar K serves as a Professor at the Manipal Institute of Communication (MIC), Manipal Academy of Higher Education, where he also holds the position of Head of Communication Management. In this leadership role, he oversees the academic direction and administration of all Communication Management courses at the institute. Beyond program leadership, he also serves as a Ph.d. Guide at MIC, playing a pivotal role in mentoring doctoral scholars and shaping research at the institution. Additionally, he serves as the Placement Coordinator, bridging the gap between students and industry opportunities.
Subjects Currently Teaching
| Subject | Semester / Year |
|---|---|
| Radio Production | 3 Semester |
| Media Research | 5 Semester |
| Corporate Communication | 4 Semester |
| Podcasting | 4 Semester |
Academic Qualifications
| Degree | Specialisation | Institute | yearOfPassing |
|---|---|---|---|
| MA | Media & Communication | PSGCAS, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore | 2002 |
| M.Phil | Media & Communication | PSGCAS, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore | 2004 |
| PhD | Media & Communication | MAHE, Manipal | 2019 |
Experience
| Institution / Organisation | Designation | Tenure |
|---|---|---|
| Manipal Institute of Communication, MAHE, Manipal | Professor & Head Communication Management | 2024- till date |
| Manipal Institute of Communication, MAHE, Manipal | Associate Professor | 2019-2024 |
| Manipal Institute of Communication, MAHE, Manipal | Assistant Professor | 2009-2019 |
| Radio City 91.1 FM, Coimbatore Music Broadcast Pvt Ltd | Programming Director & RJ | 2006- 2009 |
| Suryan FM 93.5, Coimbatore Sun TV Network Pvt Ltd | RJ & Show producer | 1999- 2005 |